Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Driver charged with crash that killed WMU student in November 2021 awaits trial
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo County judge ruling on Friday, June 30, that the case against the driver charged in the crash that killed a Western Michigan University student is headed towa...
Jun 03, 2022 Best Law
Zeigler to make NASCAR history with Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon reveal on #77 Sunday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Zeigler will be making NASCAR history this weekend by announcing the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon 2023 date on the hood of its sponsored 77 Chevy Camaro driven by Josh Bili...
Jun 03, 2022
Portage Road total closure in Kalamazoo DELAYED to June 6 - 10
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A big road project scheduled for Kalamazoo this weekend has been postponed due to a delay with the delivery of materials. MDOT says now the closure of Portage Road betwee...
Jun 03, 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).
COVID-19 booster doses available for 5-11-year-olds at Van Buren/Cass District Health Department
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) is now offering booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for children between 5 to 11 years old. The Health Departm...
Jun 02, 2022
Man accused of making "assaultive threats" in South Haven Township wanted on additional warrants
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- South Haven Police have released the identity of a suspect who reportedly made threats and then ran from police on Tuesday, May 31. Authorities say that additional warr...
Jun 02, 2022 Photo from South Haven Police Department.
Police quickly apprehend 12-year-old boy who robbed a Hartford gas station
HARTFORD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A gas station in Van Buren County was robbed of several thousand dollars in broad daylight by a 12-year-old boy on Wednesday, June 1. It happened around 3:52 p.m. in Hartf...
Jun 02, 2022 Jason Rojas / CC
M-37 resurfacing in Battle Creek and Springfield to start June 6
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After a delay, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin to resurface 2.9 miles of M-37 from M-96 to Creekview Drive in the Battle Creek and Springfield are...
Jun 02, 2022
Consumers Energy to present $150,000 Planet Award grant to Oshtemo Charter Township June 8
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Consumers Energy Foundation will present a $150,000 Planet Award grant to Oshtemo Township to restore a two-mile section of the historic Fruit Belt Rail Corridor. A g...
Jun 02, 2022
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair opens Friday at noon in Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair is back in person Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4. at Bronson Park. The Arts Fair will open Friday at 12 p.m., granting artists ...
Jun 02, 2022
Kalamazoo Police identify May 29 murder suspect
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police have identified the suspect involved in the murder of David Brown, who was killed at his home in the 1800 block of Fulford St...
Jun 02, 2022 Photo from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
