Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Two Huizenga ammendments to strengthen Battle Creek pass in bipartisan 5-year FAA reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, July 20, passed H.R. 3935 - the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, a five-year FAA reauthori...
Jul 20, 2023
West Nile virus detected from mosquito pool in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department's Environmental Health Division is reporting the first positive detection of West Nile Virus in Kalamazoo C...
Jul 20, 2023 Enrique Dans / CC
Historic downtown Kalamazoo church serving as local entertainment hub to receive renovations
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A historic downtown Kalamazoo church is getting some much needed renovations thanks to some state funding. The Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition received $250,000 fro...
Jul 20, 2023 (Photo by Jerry Malec)
Largest Princess & Superhero event in Southwest MI at Gilmore Car Museum Sunday, July 23
HICKORY CORNERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cars & Characters: Princesses & Superheroes on Parade, a magical event at the Gilmore Car Museum which combines the excitement of interacting with classic st...
Jul 20, 2023 Gilmore Car Museum logo
Kalamazoo-Portage area listed in top three cities for college graduates
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A survey released last month on June 2 puts the Kalamazoo-Portage area as a great place for college graduates. SmartAsset, a financial tech company based in New York City,...
Jul 20, 2023 Kalamazoo County Courthouse
Kalamazoo County Commissioners to add staff for administration of County's share of national opioid settlement
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County is set to add two new staffers to it's ranks: One to administer the millions coming from the National Opioid Settlements, and the other to extend drug tre...
Jul 20, 2023 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners at their meeting April 4, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Kalamazoo Vice Mayor wants to make fighting poverty in the city a priority
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In some ways, the City of Kalamazoo is a rich community, but in other ways, it's not, says Kalamazoo City Vice Mayor Don Cooney. Despite having two major hospitals, two un...
Jul 20, 2023 City of Kalamazoo commissioner Don Cooney (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
Kalamazoo Promise to host community meet & greet for new superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Promise is set to host a community meet & greet for the new superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools. Organizers are inviting residents to meet the new...
Jul 19, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade (courtesy KPS)
Six Kalamazoo neighborhood events planned to celebrate National Night Out on August 1
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Six events are planned this year throughout Kalamazoo's neighborhoods for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1. Law enforcement officials call the annual event a nation...
Jul 19, 2023
Kalamazoo City Commissioner Chris Praedel announces 2023 re-election bid
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Commissioner Chris Praedel has launched his re-election bid to continue serving on the Kalamazoo City Commission. Praedel, 37, is serving his first-term and...
Jul 19, 2023 (Photo of Kalamazoo City Commissioner Chris Praedel provided by the committee to elect Chris Praedel Kalamazoo City Commission)
