Author Archives: Jerry Malec

8 adults and 2 juveniles arrested for mobile nuisance party activities
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police arresting 10 people over the weekend, with two of them being minors, for their part in what they call Mobile Nuisance Party A...
Jerry Malec May 16, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Two motorcyclists die after being hit from behind by car
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash which occurred at the intersection of US 12 and Baldwin Prairie Road in Porter Township on Monday, May 1...
Jerry Malec May 16, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Historic walking tours return to Kalamazoo this summer
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After a two-year hiatus, the Historic Walks will return this summer for their nineteenth season. These free public historic walks are typically held during the summer and...
Jerry Malec May 16, 2022

Governor Whitmer coordinates statewide response to baby formula shortage
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Friday, May 13, action that the State of Michigan is taking action to address the nationwide baby formula shortage. The governor brou...
Jerry Malec May 16, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Battle Creek city crews to investigate sinkhole at Knapp and Capital
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Beginning Tuesday, May 17, Battle Creek city crews will be shutting down sections of Knapp Drive and Minges Road to investigate an ongoing sinkhole. The city will clos...
Jerry Malec May 13, 2022 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)

Outdoor public events season kicks off in Kalamazoo with Mallmart & Zoo Flea Vintage and Handmade Marketplace
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- - Vintage in the Zoo and Kalamazoo Valley Community College have partnered to kick off the outdoor events season with Mallmart & Zoo Flea Vintage and Handmade Marketp...
Jerry Malec May 13, 2022

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair returns in June after two-year break
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After a two-year virtual experience due to the pandemic, the 71st annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair, the second-longest-running arts fair in the country, returns to...
Jerry Malec May 13, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

Free hepatitis testing and vaccines at Allegan County Health Department
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- In observation of National Hepatitis Awareness Month this May, the Allegan County Health Department is offering a free walk-in clinic for Hepatitis A vaccinations and testi...
Jerry Malec May 13, 2022

Kalamazoo students hold their own in world championship robotics competition
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo recently sent a team to the IFT World Championship robotics competition. The 13-member Zoobotics squad from Linden Grove Middle School traveled to Houston to co...
Jerry Malec May 13, 2022
Annual Portage photo contest submission deadline fast approaching
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The submission deadline for the Annual Portage Parks & Recreation Photo Contest is Friday, June 3. Every year, Portage Parks & Recreation collaborates with the Arts...
Jerry Malec May 12, 2022




