Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Early morning hit and run by juveniles in Osthemo Township causes damage to vehicles and property
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It was an early morning wake up call on Thursday, July 13 for Kalamazoo County deputies as they responded to a hit and run accident in Osthemo Township. The Kalamazoo Coun...
Jul 13, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
Driver in medical situation crashes onto airport property at Battle Creek Executive Airport
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 47-year-old man is in stable condition after crashing onto the grounds of the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field early Thursday morning. According to sec...
Jul 13, 2023
Wildfire-Smoke-Climate Crisis rally and march in Kalamazoo this afternoon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition along with the Western Michigan University Climate Change Working Group is inviting the Kalamazoo community to a rally and march thi...
Jul 13, 2023 (Image provided by the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition & Western Michigan University Climate Change Working Group)
New effort by Consumers Energy to expand overnight charging for electric vehicle owners
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy announced on Wednesday, July 12 a new effort to install EV chargers at apartment buildings, condominiums and overnight community locations across the state....
Jul 12, 2023 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC
Battle Creek police officer on leave following officer-involved shooting
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek police officer is now on leave following an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday, July 12. According to the Battle Creek Police Department, the inciden...
Jul 12, 2023
UPDATE: Work on Ford's BlueOval Battery Plant in Marshall is a "go" after judge hears arguments against construction
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Work on Ford's $3.5 billion dollar BlueOval Battery Plant outside the city of Marshall will continue for now. A visiting judge to Calhoun County Circuit Court who heard arg...
Jul 12, 2023 Courtesy Stop the Marshall Megasite Facebook page
AUDIO: Heated crowd makes their voice heard at Portage City Council meeting over plans for housing developments
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tensions flared at the Portage City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 11 as residents and the council squared off again over plans for a pair of new housing developments in t...
Jul 12, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Class action lawsuit against Kalamazoo's Graphic Packaging International plant continues despite efforts to dismiss it
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A federal judge has refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by a number of Kalamazoo Residents who live near the Graphic Packaging International plant. The residen...
Jul 11, 2023 (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Suspect in Saturday's fatal shooting of Kalamazoo teen charged with murder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect accused of fatally shooting a Kalamazoo teenager has been charged with murder. Authorities say 46-year-old Tieshawn Matthews was charged on Tuesday, July 11 with...
Jul 11, 2023 Best Law
New behavioral health urgent care & access center opens in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new behavioral health urgent care facility opened it's doors in Kalamazoo on Monday, July 10. Located in a 7,900 square foot building, Integrated Services of Kalamazoo's...
Jul 11, 2023 The new facility, located at 440 West Kalamazoo Avenue, will offer same-day access, urgent care treatment for mental health, and assist those needing help with substance use disorders. (Photo from iskzoo.org)
