Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Consumers Energy preparing for potentially hazardous storms late Saturday night
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Consumers Energy is preparing for hazardous storms and potentially powerful 50 to 60 mph wind gusts that are expected to impact southwest Michigan, the Grand Rapids area, a...
Jul 22, 2022 Thomas Bresson / CC
Two people killed in head-on crash with semi on U.S. 131 near Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police troopers from the Marshall Post responded to a two vehicle crash in St. Joseph County resulting in two deaths on Thursday, July 21. Authorities s...
Jul 21, 2022 Photo from the Michigan State Police Marshall Post.
Rogers introduces resolution to spur cutting-edge treatment of TBI and PTSD for veterans
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Julie Rogers of Kalamazoo introduced a House Resolution on Thursday, July 21, to help the more than 500,000 veterans who the state of Michigan home. ...
Jul 21, 2022 State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo). (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
Battle Creek city contractors to paint pavement markings during remainder of summer
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- City contractors are beginning work on Thursday, July 21, with painting pavement markings on most streets across the city. Painting work will happen between 7 a.m. and...
Jul 21, 2022 Emmett Street and North Avenue intersection in Battle Creek, Michigan (Goodgle Street View)
One treated for smoke inhalation following Battle Creek apartment fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek apartment fire is believed to have been started near a stove early Thursday morning, July 21. Battle Creek Firefighters responded to the complex at 130 ...
Jul 21, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Stabbing incident between husband and wife under investigation
MIDDLEVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Barry County Sheriff's Office is investing a stabbing incident between a husband and wife in Middleville. Authorities say it happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday eve...
Jul 21, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
Home invasion suspect taken into custody after being chased and tased
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A home invasion suspect was taken into custody in Van Buren County on Wednesday evening, July 20, but only after having to be chased and tased. Deputies with the V...
Jul 21, 2022 Van Buren County Sheriff's Office logo
Florida man facing multiple CSC counts for 2010 sexual assault of WMU student
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- On Friday, July 15, a Florida man was bound over to face trial in the 9th Circuit Court in Kalamazoo County to face trial for multiple counts Criminal Sexual Conduct. 32-...
Jul 21, 2022 A booking photo of Cameron James Alvarez courtesy of the St. Lucie , Florida Sheriff's Office.
Woman found on side of the road shot and killed in Berrien County
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Benton Harbor woman was found by police on the side of the road with a fatal gunshot wound to the head in Berrien County on Wednesday evening, July 20. Benton Chart...
Jul 21, 2022
Three additional suspects charged in Lafey murder case
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Barry County Prosecutor's Office has issued charges against three additional people connected to the Andrew Lafey murder case. 22-year-old Lafey was convicted of First...
Jul 20, 2022 Best Law
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