Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Sewer and road work projects start Monday in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Department of Public Works will be getting underway with two projects that will affect traffic in Battle Creek beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 13. Fountain Str...
Jun 12, 2022 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)
Gunfire damages residence and vehicle, but no injuries; Police investigating
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Officers with the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department responded on Friday, June 10, around 6:50 p.m. to a report of shots being fired into a residence in the 2100 blo...
Jun 12, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Over 40 shots fired in 800 block of Riverview Drive, 1 injured, police investigating
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 800 block of Riverview Drive aound 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, for a report of over 40 shots fired in the area. Whi...
Jun 12, 2022
Boil water advisory issued for portions of Comstock Township, Kalamazoo, and Portage
UPDATE: As of Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 10:30 p.m., the precautionary boil water advisory issued June 10, 2022, has been lifted by the City of Kalamazoo, in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Healt...
Jun 10, 2022
Geo Mystery Tour returns to Portage with fantastic forage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage Parks & Recreation is inviting the public to join them for the June Geo Mystery Tour, Fantastic Forage going on throughout the month. Organizers say geocachers ...
Jun 10, 2022
GRPD officer charged with shooting death of Patrick Lyoya bonds out of jail
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr bonded out of the Calhoun County Jail around 5 p.m. on Friday, June 10. Schurr had appeared for his arraignment in 61st ...
Jun 10, 2022 Photo from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department
Kalamazoo's Can-Do Kitchen to get a makeover, a new name, and a new building
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It's now called Can-Do Kalamazoo, and officials there announced that they will reveal the new branding and details about their new facility at the Kalamazoo Farmers Marke...
Jun 10, 2022
Romence Road reconstruction Angling Road to Oakland Drive to feature numerous improvements
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Romence Road reconstruction project from Angling Road to Oakland Drive is set to begin on Monday, June 13, weather and materials permitting. Construction will consist o...
Jun 10, 2022
Upton issues statement on votes for gun safety measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Rep. Fred Upton of R-St. Joseph, on Thursday, June 9, released the following statement after supporting a number of gun safety measures, "The Protect Our Kids Act...
Jun 09, 2022
Lovers Lane reconstruction East Milham Avenue to East Kilgore Road to start June 13
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Lovers Lane reconstruction project from East Milham Avenue to East Kilgore Road is set to begin on Monday, June 13. The project involves replacing 750 feet of City of K...
Jun 09, 2022
