Author Archives: Jerry Malec
New hub for WMU to make college life easier to navigate for first-time students
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There will be a new feature on the campus of Western Michigan University this fall. WMU officials say the new Student Success Hub should make being a student easier by ser...
Aug 23, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil).
Thousands pour in to build K9 memorial for White Pigeon Police Department
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - More than $3,000 has been donated to a GoFundMe to support the build of a memorial for the fallen K9 officers of the White Pigeon Police Department. The fundraiser says...
Aug 23, 2023
Second detection this year of West Nile Virus reported in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There's been another detection of West Nile Virus in Kalamazoo County. This is according to the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department's Environmental...
Aug 23, 2023 Enrique Dans / CC
Portages' Schuring Road to close to through traffic for water service installation
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Here's another commuter note for those in the Portage area. Starting Wednesday, August 23 at 8 a.m., Schuring Road from Oakland Drive to South Westnedge Avenue will be close...
Aug 22, 2023 (Photo provided by the City of Portage)
Man who attempted Cassopolis gas station robbery in July to face multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man accused of attempting to rob a Cassopolis gas station in late July was charged on Tuesday, August 22. Authorities say 35-year-old Cordeleus Martin tried to rob the ...
Aug 22, 2023 Best Law
Schoolcraft elementary students to return to class in new building on August 28
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Schoolcraft Community Schools announced on Tuesday, August 22 the opening of its brand new elementary building. According to the district, the new building will serve pr...
Aug 22, 2023 (Photo provided by Schoolcraft Community Schools)
Extreme and dangerous heatwave to hit Southwest MI Wednesday/Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Extreme heat is set to move back into Southwest Michigan on Wednesday, August 23. And forecasters say that heat will bring with it 'feel like' temperatures of 100 degrees ...
Aug 22, 2023 Sunset in the city, summer sunset on the highway cars. Close up from car side mirror. Hot day. (Photo courtesy of AAA).
West Milham Avenue lane closure to make way for fiber installation work
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On Tuesday, August 22, through Thursday, August 24, the eastbound curb lane of West Milham Avenue will be closed for fiber installation work from Cypress Street to the east ...
Aug 21, 2023 (Map provided by the City of Portage)
Portage Road reconstruction project to cause intersection closure of Romence Road Parkway and detour
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On Tuesday, August 22, and Wednesday, August 23, 2023, starting at 7 pm each night, the intersection of Portage Road and Romence Road Parkway will be closed to all traffic f...
Aug 21, 2023 (Detour map provided by the City of Portage)
KDPS accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Officer starting August 28
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety is Hiring Public Safety Officers. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will open the application process for the position of "Public Safety Of...
Aug 21, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
