Author Archives: Jerry Malec
KDPS cruiser suffers minor damage after being hit with "Molotov Cocktail"
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police arrested a man on Saturday, September 17 for throwing a "Molotov Cocktail" at one of their unoccupied vehicles. According to ...
Sep 18, 2022
Suspect arrested after shooting at deputies in hours long standoff in St. Joseph County
MENDON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- St. Joseph County deputies arrested a man following an hours long standoff Saturday night, September 17 in Mendon. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite says the inciden...
Sep 18, 2022
Search warrant leads to multiple drug related charges for Marcellus man
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) detectives executed a search warrant on Wednesday, September 14 in the 16000 block of Marcellus Highway in Volinia Township, near Marc...
Sep 16, 2022
Gov. Whitmer proclaims September 16 POW/MIA Recognition Day
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is recognizing Friday, September 16th as POW/MIA Recognition Day to remember and honor the returned U.S. Prisoners of War and all Americans still ...
Sep 16, 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Rite Aid announces "Family Immunization Days" at select locations in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Rite Aid is set to host Family Immunization Days at select locations across Michigan to ensure communities get the vaccinations they need to protect themselves against CO...
Sep 16, 2022 NIAID / CC
Initial numbers show boost in enrollment at WMU after past sagging numbers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After years of declining enrollment, WMU President Edward Montgomery confirmed for Board Members that at least for this year, their freshman class is bucking the trend. H...
Sep 16, 2022 Western Michigan University President Dr. Edward Montgomery addressing WMU Board Members on increasing enrollment trends. (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Fall Festival on it's way to Portage, Sunday, September 18
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage Parks & Recreation is inviting the public out for it's Fall Festival on Sunday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Celery Flats Historical Area, 7335 G...
Sep 15, 2022 Photo provided by City of Portage Parks & Recreation.
Actor and advocate Cheech Marin to celebrate launch of "Cheech's Stash" at Bloom City Sturgis on Sunday
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Actor and legalization advocate Cheech Marin will celebrate the Michigan launch of his "Cheech's Stash" line of premium cannabis flower at the Bloom City provisioning cente...
Sep 15, 2022 Photo from https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068918509274
5th Annual Portage Community Art Award Exhibition highlights talent of local artist
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage's 5th Annual Portage Community Art Award exhibition opens on Friday, September 16 in Portage City Hall. The exhibition is set to feature over 20 works-o...
Sep 15, 2022 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
Kalamazoo students from Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation make a difference in NOLA
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Some local high students involved with Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation spent some time in the Big Easy this summer helping renovate a park and recreation center. The stud...
Sep 15, 2022 2022 Turn 2 Foundation Jeter’s Leaders Social Change Project in New Orleans, LA on August 17, 2022. (Photo by Taylor Baucom)
