Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Prosecutor rules KDPS officers acted in self-defense during 2021 bus station shooting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County prosecutor Jeff Getting ruled on Friday, May 6, that police officers acted in self-defense when they fatally shot a man who had shot three people at the ...
May 06, 2022 Best Law
Free Gallery Admission to see 2022 residency show
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After working tirelessly for the past nine months, residents of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) Kirk Newman Art School (KNAS) are set to present the exhibition, Por...
May 05, 2022 Photo provided the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Kalamazoo Bike Week to kick off on Saturday May 7
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The 11th Annual Kalamazoo Area Bike Week is set to begin on Saturday May 7, and wrap up on Saturday, May 14, after taking a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers...
May 05, 2022
Juvenile short-eared owl expected to make full recovery after DNR and KDPS rescue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers answered a rather unusual call on Thursday, May 5, but nonetheless, were still glad to answer it. Officers were called to C...
May 05, 2022 Photo provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
Kalamazoo Farmers Market returns on Saturday with many improvements
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Even though the first phase of construction won't be completely done until June at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market, the new and improved Bank Street location is set to open ...
May 05, 2022 Image from Kalamazoo Farmers Market Facebook page.
Centrica Adult Day opens its doors after 2 years being closed due to COVID
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After two years of preparation and waiting, Centrica Care Navigators has finally opened the doors of Centrica Adult Day, its site encouraging interaction for older adults. ...
May 05, 2022
Portage Farmers Market to open for season
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage is announcing the seasonal opening of the Portage Farmers Market. The official opening for the market will take place at 9 a.m. this Sunday, May 8, in t...
May 05, 2022 Gemma Billings / CC
Boaters safety classes back on track in St. Joseph Co. after COVID-19 pandemic suspension
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is announcing the return of Boater Safety Classes this year. The classes were suspended due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The S...
May 05, 2022 Boat Landing Blitz - Michigan EGLE
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office's phone scam warning
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of another phone scam that's making the rounds. According to the Sheriff's Office, the scammers will call peopl...
May 04, 2022 Gonzalo Baeza / CC
AUDIO: County Commissioner on ballot for August Primary after challenges to candidacy
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- County Commissioner Tami Rae will be appearing on the August Primary ballot in District 1 for re-election, despite challenges to her candidacy. Kalamazoo County Clerk Mer...
May 04, 2022 County Commissioner Tami Rae (Photo by John McNeill)
