Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Gov. Whitmer announces two business expansions bringing 138 jobs and new investments to the city of Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Tuesday, May 31, to announce two significant business expansion projects in Holland that a...
May 31, 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
City of Portage Mill & Fill Program for selected streets to start Tuesday, May 31
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage Street Mill & Fill Program, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 31, consists of major maintenance to selected streets to enhance structural ...
May 30, 2022 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)
One death resulting from two Memorial Day morning crashes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police are confirming that at least one person has died as a result of a crash that happened early Monday morning, May 30, in Oshtemo Township. Oshtemo Fir...
May 30, 2022 Police lights
Cass County's Ross Beatty High School in lock down as police investigate subject spotted near campus with firearm
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Ross Beatty high school in Cass County's Jefferson Township went into lock down Friday morning, May 27, at 10:47 a.m. as the Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a ...
May 27, 2022 Cass County Sheriff's Office sign. (Photo by John McNeil)
Car-free zone in Kalamazoo neighborhood looks to build community and give children a safer place to play
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Residents are invited to attend a ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, May 31 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jones Park at 1601 Academy Street to celebrate the opening of a pilot p...
May 27, 2022
Rep. Morse introduces resolution to fund gun violence research
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Representative Christine Morse of Texas Township on Thursday, May 26, introduced House Resolution 306, urging Congress to fund scientific research on gun vio...
May 27, 2022 Michigan State Representative Christine Morse (Texas Township)
U.S. Senator Gary Peters Memorial Day message
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, today released a video in hono...
May 27, 2022
Senate supports gas tax suspension to lower costs for Michigan drivers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Senate on Thursday, May 26, approved legislation aimed at lowering the cost of gas for Michigan drivers. The plan would eliminate the sales, excise and use tax...
May 26, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
Man accused of threatening to kill Calhoun County 911 dispatcher pleads guilty
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Authorities say a Massachusetts man pleaded guilty on Thursday, May 26, to threatening to kill a 911 dispatcher in Calhoun County. According to court documents, 35-yea...
May 26, 2022 Best Law
Michigan regional labor markets remain stable in April
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget released the figures on Thursday, May 26. Data indicated that not seasonally adjusted jobless rates fell in 13 ...
May 26, 2022 (Photo courtesy of City of Kalamazoo Facebook page).
