Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Southwest MI to receive a portion of $321 million investment for 1,650 communities across Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday, July 27, that more than 1,650 communities in Michigan will receive more than $321 million to invest in infrastructure, gro...
Jul 27, 2022 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
OutFront Kalamazoo appoints new executive director
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Board of Directors of OutFront Kalamazoo has appointed Tracy Hall as it's new Executive Director, effective Monday, July 25. "Tracy's experience as a three-term Kalam...
Jul 26, 2022 Outfront Kalamazoo logo
Cass County deputies arrest active shooter; no injuries reported
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An active shooter incident started in Calvin Township and ended in Penn Township in Cass County on Tuesday, July 26. Authorities say a 46-year-old male from Calvin Town...
Jul 26, 2022 Cass County Sheriff's Office cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
Dixon stops Rinke's momentum in the Republican race for Governor with a 6% lead
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With a front organization for the Democratic Governors Association buying $1.6 million in television advertising between now and Election Day, Tudor Dixon continues her lea...
Jul 26, 2022 sugarfrizz / CC
Allegan County and non-profits seek input from residents through survey
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Allegan County officials and several non-profit partner agencies have hired a national survey organization to gauge residents' views on the state of the county and services...
Jul 26, 2022 GotCredit / CC
Improvements to Kalamazoo Avenue railroad crossing scheduled to start in August
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Grand Elk Railroad will start work to improve the railroad crossing on Kalamazoo Avenue located just east of Pitcher Street on Monday, August 8. Kalamazoo Avenue will be ...
Jul 26, 2022 Detour map provided by the city of Kalamazoo.
AUDIO: Governor Whitmer signs executive order to combat gun violence during Kalamazoo visit
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer came to Kalamazoo on Tuesday, July 26, to sign an executive order to combat gun violence, and to hold a round table on the issue. The order will...
Jul 26, 2022 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs an executive order to combat gun violence and holds a round table discussion during her visit to Kalamazoo on Tuesday, July 26. (Photo from John McNeill)
July 27 ribbon cutting for mixed-use Westgate Apartments development
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 27 at Westgate Apartments at 3:30 p.m. at 615 West Kalamazoo Avenue in the Stuart neighborhood. The event will f...
Jul 26, 2022
Suspect of Richland gas station robbery arraigned on armed robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon charges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A suspect of last Friday's armed robbery of the Circle K Gas Station in Richland was arraigned on Monday, July 25. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office has identified th...
Jul 26, 2022 Booking photo provided by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office.
Kalamazoo County Clerk announces community conversation series on elections
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Clerk and Register of Deeds Meredith Place announced a new Community Conversation series to engage and educate the Kalamazoo Community about elections. K...
Jul 25, 2022 Voting sign. (Photo by John Mcneill).
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