Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Portage Central High School senior congratulated by Rep. Upton for winning artwork
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, on Tuesday, June 21, congratulated Portage Central High School senior Fiona Doyle for winning this year's Congressional Art Competi...
Jun 21, 2022
West Centre Avenue "right turn only" lane closure begins Wednesday, June 22
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Commuters in Portage need to make note of a right turn lane closure on one of the city's busiest streets beginning on Wednesday, June 22. City officials say the "right turn...
Jun 21, 2022 Photo provided by the Portage Department of Transportation and Utilities Office.
Governor Whitmer urges President Biden in letter to work with congress on federal gas tax suspension
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Biden on Tuesday, June 21 urging him to work with Congress to temporarily pause the federal gas tax. In the letter, the...
Jun 21, 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Children ages 6 months through 4 years now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on Tuesday, June 21, that all Michiganders ages 6 months and up are now eligible for a COVID-19 vacci...
Jun 21, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Family of son who died in Kalamazoo County Jail in 2020 filing $150,000 lawsuit
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A family whose son died in the Kalamazoo County Jail plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the jail. WWMT-TV reported that 29-year-old Chase Lovell died by suici...
Jun 21, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Kalamazoo County and city commissioners to determine recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funding
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Groups in Kalamazoo County waiting for American Rescue Plan Act funding may find out soon if there is money headed their way. Pressure has been building with both City an...
Jun 21, 2022 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
18-year-old dead after crash in Barry County
RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An 18-year-old man from Kentwood is dead following a crash in Barry County. Authorities says two vehicles were involved in the accident that happened around 10 a.m...
Jun 20, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
Can-Do Kalamazoo launches Patronicity campaign and shares new building plans
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Can-Do Kalamazoo has a new look and will soon have a new building. The mixed-use business incubator shared its new branding as well as floor plans and amenities for its f...
Jun 20, 2022 Can-Do Kalamazoo new floor plans.
Two Kalamazoo County bridges to be closed indefinitely
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County announced the closure of two Kalamazoo County bridges on Monday, June 20. They are the 40th Street bridge between W Avenue and X A...
Jun 20, 2022
2 arrests made during Kalamazoo nuisance party crackdown
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety arrested two men Saturday night, June 18, after a crackdown on a mobile nuisance party. At the request of local businesses, KDPS off...
Jun 19, 2022
