Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Regional job fair to help those impacted by upcoming Graphic Packaging mill closure in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Thirty regional businesses are joining forces over the next couple of days those in need find employment, including those impacted by the upcoming Graphic Packaging mi...
Apr 19, 2022 Graphic Packaging International Logo
All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE program expanding from Vicksburg to two more school districts
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Inspired by the success of the All Kids Bike Kindergarten Physical Education program in Vicksburg elementary schools, Climax-Scotts and Schoolcraft school districts are f...
Apr 19, 2022 Kindergarteners at Indian Lake Elementary School in Vicksburg get ready for a ride in 2021
Photo credit: Paul Selden
Kalamazoo area cleaning company awarded 3rd place for most cancer patients served in 2021
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo area cleaning company is celebrating five years in business. But what makes this seemingly normal milestone unique is that the business, Jeannie Cleaning, based...
Apr 19, 2022 Pictured left to right: Jeannie Henderson, Mike Weintz, Megan Duncan, and Debbie Sardone, founder of Cleaning for a Reason.
21-year-old killed but one-year-old uninjured in St. Joseph County crash
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single vehicle crash that killed a 21-year-old Constantine man but left a one-year-old child unharmed. Sheriff...
Apr 19, 2022 Jason Rojas / CC
Kalamazoo joins communities across the U.S. in 48th annual CROP Hunger Walk
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo is gearing down to join communities across the United States to help end hunger one step at a time, both around the corner and around the globe through the CROP...
Apr 19, 2022
Discover Kalamazoo Sports reporting $15.4 million economic impact in 2021
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Discover Kalamazoo Sports has hosted more than 40 sports events in 2021, which resulted in $15.4 million in estimated direct visitor spending. Officials say more than 20,...
Apr 19, 2022
AUDIO: City of Kalamazoo exercising due diligence with financial posture
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With interest rates on the rise, the City of Kalamazoo has taken steps to make sure that their debt package is in good shape, refinancing $72-million in bonds, while the ...
Apr 18, 2022 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Woman taken to the hospital with injuries sustained from Cass County crash
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cass County Deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that sent one person to the hospital on Monday morning, April 18. It happened around 9:30 a.m. at Bair Lake...
Apr 18, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
South Haven Police make arrest and recover a discarded handgun with K9 assistance
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- South Haven Police made an arrest, and recovered a discarded handgun thanks to the help of a K9 and his handler on Monday, April 18. It all began around 5:15 a.m. when ...
Apr 18, 2022 Officer Kevin VanBrussel and K9 Ryker pose for a photo after locating a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol which was discarded during a suspect pursuit on Monday, April 18. (Photos courtesy of the South Haven Police Department)
Two violent offender arrests made from investigations and outstanding warrants
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- In an effort to reduce gun violence, Kalamazoo Public Safety's Crime Reduction Team along with the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement team arresting two violent offenders durin...
Apr 17, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
