Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Hartford Public Schools to receive grant from Native American Heritage Fund for rebranding project
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Native American Heritage Fund Board selected projects in six Michigan communities as recipients of the fund's 2022 grants, at the Board's June 17 meeting. From a pool...
Jun 23, 2022
AUDIO: MI Dep. of Agricultural and Rural Development Director McDowell visits businesses in Southwest MI
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Department of Agricultural and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell visited several local food and agricultural businesses in the Kalamazoo area on Wednesday...
Jun 22, 2022 MDARD Director Gary McDowell chats with Beth Meyer, Owner of The Cake Boutique in Mattawan during his visits to Kalamazoo area businesses on Wednesday, June 22. (Photo by Jerry Malec)
Car vs bicycle accident under investigation by Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
ZEELAND TOWNSHIP, MI (WHTC AM/FM) -- The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a car versus bicycle accident from Wednesday afternoon, June 22. Authorities say it happened around 1:30 p.m. a...
Jun 22, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
Battle Creek man arrested for CSC and kidnapping
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek Police arrested a 41-year-old Battle Creek man on Wednesday, June 22, on charges of criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping. Authorities say the incident s...
Jun 22, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Jury finds man not responsible for 2017 Times Square crash
NEW YORK CITY, NY (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man who drove his car through crowds of people in Times Square in 2017, killing a Portage teenager was cleared of responsibility Wednesday, June 22, because of ment...
Jun 22, 2022 Brian Turner / CC
Western Michigan University to confer more than 1,100 degrees during commencement ceremonies June 25
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University is set to present 744 degrees at the bachelor's level, 341 at the master's level, 30 at the doctoral level and three specialist degrees during...
Jun 22, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil).
No injuries reported after semi-truck rollover on US-131
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Fire officials are investigating after a semi-truck rolled over on US-131 in Schoolcraft Township on Wednesday afternoon, June 22. The South Kalamazoo County Fire Autho...
Jun 22, 2022 Photo from the South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority.
Kalamazoo CAG online meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 23
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The next Kalamazoo River Community Advisory Group meeting is set to be held online on Thursday, June 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and can be joi...
Jun 22, 2022
Home invasion suspect arrested at Kalamazoo motel after standoff
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A standoff at a Kalamazoo area motel that lasted for more than four hours ends with an arrest. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police confirmed the home invasion su...
Jun 22, 2022 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Battle Creek man found guilty of 2018 murder
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek man has been found guilty of a 1st Degree Murder he committed back in 2018. According to a news release from the Calhoun County Prosecutors Office dated...
Jun 21, 2022 Best Law
