Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Two probable monkeypox cases identified in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Ottawa County Department of Public Health announced on Monday, August 2, that two probable cases of monkeypox have been identified in Ottawa County. While the cas...
Aug 02, 2022 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
August 2 Primary; what local election officials want you to know
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, August 2 is Primary Election Day in Michigan, and voters are being asked to choose what state and county candidates they would like to see on the ballot for the ...
Aug 01, 2022 Voting sign. (Photo by John McNeil)
Michigan gas price average down 20 cents compared to last week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices have decreased 20 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.24 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 76 cents less than th...
Aug 01, 2022
Fire outside Kalamazoo's Planned Parenthood building under investigation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A fire that erupted outside of Kalamazoo's Planned Parenthood building on Sunday, July 31, is under investigation. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety,...
Aug 01, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
KDPS to celebrate 39th Annual National Night Out
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is inviting the public throughout Kalamazoo to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for National Night Out on Tu...
Aug 01, 2022
Moped driver taken to the hospital with injuries after accident; was not wearing a helmet
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Police are investigating a moped accident that sent it's driver to the hospital on Saturday, July 30. Authorities say it crash happened around 6:55 p.m on 8th...
Jul 31, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
First known monkeypox case identified in Ionia County
IONIA COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first known case of monkeypox in Ionia County on Saturday, July 30. The statewide total is now u...
Jul 31, 2022 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vehicle hits utility pole in Saturday morning Westnedge Avenue crash
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police were called out to what they say was a two-vehicle accident with one of the vehicles leaving the scene. Authorities say it ha...
Jul 31, 2022 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
One shot, two injured during home invasion at Gull Run Apartments
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- One person was shot, and two others were injured during a home invasion Friday night, July 29. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's office working to piece together of what exa...
Jul 31, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil)
Battle Creek house fire under investigation; no injuries reported
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- No injuries were reported after a fire struck a home in Battle Creek early Saturday morning, July 31. Firefighters responded to 178 Weber Street around 12:13 a.m. and ...
Jul 31, 2022 Arseni Mourzenko
