Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Motorcyclist in hospital after high-speed crash; was not wearing helmet
RICHLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a high-speed motorcycle crash in Richland Township from Saturday, April 16. Authorities say it happened around 10:20...
Apr 17, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil).
Kalamazoo County residents to vote on law enforcement and safety millage on May 3
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County residents will be voting to renew a law enforcement and safety millage in a special election on Tuesday, May 3rd. Kalamazoo County Commission Chair Mike ...
Apr 17, 2022
Shooting at Paw Paw sports bar injures several, one critically
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Four people were injured, one critically in a shooting in Paw Paw on Saturday night, April 16. Authorities say it happened around 11:44 p.m. at Sporty's Pub on 126 East Mic...
Apr 17, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
First influenza-associated pediatric death of the season in Michigan from Kalamazoo County
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in Michigan for the 2021-2022 flu season. The repo...
Apr 15, 2022 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services logo (courtesy of State of Michigan)
AUDIO: Three suspects arrested in Kalamazoo County human trafficking investigation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller is reporting that a human trafficking investigation has resulted in three people being arrested, including a Western Michigan Univ...
Apr 15, 2022 From left to right: Human trafficking suspects Nathan Ruzick, Aaron Bower-Guimond, and Abraham Hohnke. (Suspect photos from the Kalamazoo Count Sheriff's Office)
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center joins the Five Days of Action to protect children from sexual abuse
AUGUSTA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center is participating in the Five Days of Action from Monday, April 18 to Friday, April 22. The Five Days of Action is a week long campaign desi...
Apr 15, 2022 (courtesy of Sherman Lake YMCA)
Two Kalamazoo County schools win state awards
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two schools in Kalamazoo County have been recognized for their efforts in the area of "Whole Child Supports." The Michigan Association of Supervision and Curriculum Devel...
Apr 15, 2022 Students reading at Parchment Northwood Elementary - Courtesy Principal Lindsey Newton
Kalamazoo hydrant flushing to begin on April 17
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Kalamazoo Public Services Department is set to begin hydrant flushing on Sunday, April 17. Flushing is expected to take place mostly overnight between the hou...
Apr 15, 2022 Fire hydrant (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
State Senator LaSata schedules office hour meeting in Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Senator Kim LaSata announced on Wednesday, April 13, that she has scheduled an office hour meeting for Monday, April 25. The meeting will be held from 9 to 10 a....
Apr 15, 2022 Senator Kim LaSata. (Photo courtesy Kim LaSata).
State Police traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Van Buren County
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police Troopers and detectives from the Southwest Enforcement Team arrest a suspect tied to an organized crime group originating from southern Texas. And wit...
Apr 15, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Southwest Enforcement Team and Michigan State Police.
