Author Archives: Jerry Malec
AUDIO: WMU to bring on Navigators to enhance college experience for new students
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- WMU's President has announced a third wave of programs designed to make use of that half-billion dollar donation they received last year, from billionaire alums. Dr. Edwa...
Apr 22, 2022 FotoGuy 49057 / CC
Undeniably Dairy Mac & Cheese Fest coming back to Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Outlier Events is partnering with Undeniably Dairy, Local Love, South Michigan Food Bank and the Kalamazoo Growlers to bring Mac and Cheese Fest back to Homer Stryker Fie...
Apr 22, 2022
KCC Board of Trustees appoints its vice president as interim president
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees on Wednesday, April 20, appointed Dr. Paul Watson II as Interim President of KCC. Watson has served as KCC's Vice Presi...
Apr 22, 2022 Dr. Paul Watson II (Photo courtesy of Kellogg Community College)
New communication boards at Oshtemo Township playgrounds to provide better experience for nonverbal users
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Children who are nonverbal and use communication devices now have new resources to make their time on the playground more fun. Communication boards have been insta...
Apr 22, 2022 Photo of the new Communication
Board at Flesher Field playground,
3664 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI (Photo courtesy of Oshtemo Charter Township)
Bell's Brewery to celebrate women in craft beer with new specialty release and event
COMSTOCK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo on Sunday, April 24, will honor the diversity of it's staff with the release of Sparkle and SMash, a new beer designed and brewed by Bell's sta...
Apr 22, 2022
MDOT Adopt-A-Highway pickup starts Saturday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Be on the lookout this weekend for folks wearing those highly visible yellow-green safety vests walking along your local highway. Volunteers will be fanning out across lowe...
Apr 22, 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).
The "Marathon" is back in Kalamazoo; The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, formerly known as the Kalamazoo Marathon - Borgess Run, is set to return as a three-day live event beginning Friday, April 22. The event w...
Apr 21, 2022
Employment numbers trend in positive direction for Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget says that regional jobless rates receded in the state during March. According to data released by the departmen...
Apr 21, 2022
Paid internships for WMU 2nd year undergrads to launch in fall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Second year undergraduate students at Western Michigan University will soon be eligible for paid internships or other professional opportunities. WMU President Edward Mon...
Apr 21, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil).
Rep. Rogers to partner with environmental leaders on Earth Day clean up efforts
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Julie Rogers is partnering up with environmental leaders on Friday, April 22, to focus in on Earth Day clean up efforts in Kalamazoo city. The meetin...
Apr 21, 2022 State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo). (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
