Author Archives: Jerry Malec
New WMU student center opening delayed beyond start of spring semester
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The opening of the new Western Michigan University student center is delayed again. University leaders say the opening will be delayed beyond the start of the spring seme...
Sep 09, 2022
Community invited to remember 9-11 through commemorative service on Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Area 9-11 Committee will hold it's annual observance of 9-11 on Friday, September 9. While prior services have been held at Bronson Park, organizers say thi...
Sep 08, 2022
Speed and alcohol believed to be factors in single-vehicle crash in Cass County
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cass County Sheriff's deputies believe speed and alcohol to be factors in a single-vehicle crash where a driver lost control of his truck and rolled it several times...
Sep 08, 2022 Photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Bronson Healthcare named to Forbes 2022 list of America's best employers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Forbes recently released its 2022 "America's Best-In-State Employers" list. In Michigan, Bronson Healthcare is the 4th highest ranking employer among hospitals and health...
Sep 08, 2022 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)
Governor Whitmer lowers flags to honor Queen Elizabeth II
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all ...
Sep 08, 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Battle Creek man leads police on chase in stolen vehicle and jailed on multiple charges
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek man is in jail on several charges after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Authorities say it happened Wednesday afternoon, September 7, whe...
Sep 08, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Sgt. Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway dedication to take place on Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A portion of US-131 in Kalamazoo County will officially be named the "Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway" in a ceremony on Friday, September 9, at 4 p.m., in the ...
Sep 08, 2022 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Proxmire
Upton issues statement on passing of Queen Elizabeth II
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement on Thursday, September 8, following the passing of Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II: ...
Sep 08, 2022
Driver who flew over US-131 overpass in January formally charged
DORR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man who made his car go airborne while going over an overpass along US-131 and then crashing on the other side of that overpass has been formally charged. Cockerham...
Sep 07, 2022 Best Law
Community revitalization project to bring housing and vibrancy to city of Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announcing on Wednesday, September 7, Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $83.8 million in grant...
Sep 07, 2022
