Author Archives: Jerry Malec
1 injured in overnight shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Hawley Street near Douglass Avenue and north of West Kalamazoo...
Jul 30, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
UPDATED: Missing South Haven area woman found and safe
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Sheriff's Office is reporting that 31-year-old Chelsea Ann Kalleward from the South Haven area has been located and is safe. They thank all of those who ...
Jul 29, 2022 Photo provided by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office.
Driver cited for failing to yield to right of way on US-31 at New Holland Street
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital on Friday, July 29. Authorities say it happened around 7:39 a.m. on U...
Jul 29, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
Van Buren Conservation District inviting public to think "Healthy Water" during Healthy Water Week 2022
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Van Buren Conservation District's "Healthy Water Week" is scheduled to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, at the Van Buren C...
Jul 29, 2022
ADVISORY: Suspected blue-green algae bloom in Allegan County's Swan Lake, actions to take
CHESHIRE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) received preliminary positive results from testing of a suspected blue-green algae bloom, also known as cyanobacteria,...
Jul 29, 2022 Allegan Co health Dept. Logo. (courtesy of Allegan County)
MDOT invites public comment on the draft Five-Year Transportation Program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The State Transportation Commission approved posting the MDOT draft 2023-2027 Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) and interactive map to the MDOT website for public com...
Jul 29, 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).
Local fruit growers set to collaborate at Van Buren Conservation District MAEAP Fruit Field Day
LAWTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) is set to hold a Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance (MAEAP) Fruit Field Day for fruit growers. The event is scheduled fo...
Jul 29, 2022
Battle Creek City Hall open extra hours leading up to August 2 election
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek City Hall will be open extra hours this week, leading up the primary election on Tuesday, August 2. Open at City Hall regular hours until 5 p.m. Friday, J...
Jul 29, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Road closure Capital Avenue S.W. and Minges Road for water valve replacement beginning Friday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek city crews are set to replace broken water valves, which will require temporary water shutoffs and a road closure beginning Friday, July 29, from 10 p.m. ...
Jul 28, 2022
Upton issues statement on CHIPS and Science Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, on Thursday, July 28, issued the following statement after voting for the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill that will boost j...
Jul 28, 2022 (Photo courtesy of fredupton.com)
