Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Man accused of driving drunk and killing Western Michigan University student arraigned
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man accused of driving drunk and killing a Western Michigan University student back in November of 2021 turned himself into authorities on Monday, April 25. Hunter Jame...
Apr 25, 2022 Best Law
33-year-old arrested for possession of meth and stolen property in Cass County
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A report of a stolen camper also led to a meth bust of a 33-year-old man in Cass County. It all went down on Sunday, April 24, when Cass County deputies were notified ar...
Apr 25, 2022 Cass County Sheriff's Office cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
Oshtemo Charter Township to receive part of $500,000 from Consumers Energy Foundation for environment preservation efforts
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated Earth Month on Monday, April 25, by providing $500,000 dollars for three projects aimed at making a significant impact on Michiga...
Apr 25, 2022
World events likely to keep gas prices elevated for foreseeable future
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are up slightly after weeks of decline. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.94 per gallon for regular unleaded, 2 cents more than last wee...
Apr 25, 2022
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo announce 2022 Champs award recipients
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo (CIS) is set to host it's 15th annual Champs event on Thursday, April 28. The Kalamazoo Spice Extraction Company (Kalsec), and PNC Ban...
Apr 25, 2022
Van Buren County deputies help recover submerged van
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Van Buren County Deputies were called out to Antwerp Township on Sunday, April 24, to help recover a van that rolled into Lake Brownwood. Deputies responded around...
Apr 25, 2022 Photo from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office.
Two injured and hospitalized after Cass County crash
DOWAGIAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office is investigating a two car injury crash which happened on M-152 near Brooks Drive in Silver Creek Township. The crash occurred on Saturday...
Apr 24, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
One dead, two others hospitalized after crash in Calhoun County
LEROY TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened south of Battle Creek where a woman was killed and two others were injured Saturday evening...
Apr 24, 2022 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Authorities investigating after 16-year-old is shot in Battle Creek park
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek Police responded to Claude Evans Park just before 8 p.m. on Saturday where they found a 16-year-old with a gunshot wound. The teen was taken to the hospit...
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KDPS catches one, but still on the lookout for second suspect involved in weekend shooting complaint
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police searching for a juvenile they say was involved in a burglary complaint Saturday night, April 23. KDPS officers were responding t...
Apr 24, 2022 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
