Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Huizenga statement on Fred Upton announcing his retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- On Tuesday, April 5, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement thanking Fred Upton for his service to Michigan. "I want to thank Fred for his c...
Apr 05, 2022
Governor Whitmer on Congressman Fred Upton announcing retirement
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after Congressman Fred Upton (MI-6) announced his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives. "Congressman U...
Apr 05, 2022 Governor announces record number of health insurance enrollees (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor).
Allegan County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal crash between semi and SUV
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Allegan County Sheriff's Deputies investigating a fatal crash that took place on Monday, April 4, around 1:39 p.m. in Trowbridge Township. Authorities say it happened at th...
Apr 04, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
WMU Teaching Assistants and supporters rally during contract talks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There was a rally on Campus on Monday afternoon as one of the teacher's unions at Western Michigan University expressed their disappointment with the college over compens...
Apr 04, 2022 Photo from John McNeill.
Kalamazoo County Government recognizes National Public Health Week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- National Public Health Week kicked off on Monday, April 4, and the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department is inviting all residents to join in the ob...
Apr 04, 2022 Kalamazoo County Government logo
Gas prices down 10 cents per gallon in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are down 10 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.04 per gallon for regular unleaded. Motorists are paying a...
Apr 04, 2022
Missing person found deceased in Barry County over weekend is identified
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University's W-Med Health in Kalamazoo assisted law enforcement officials in identifying a missing Grand Rapids area man who was found dead in Barry Count...
Apr 04, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
Hastings area teen pleads guilty to crossbow murder from September 2021
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Barry County teen who police say fatally shot a 17-year-old with a crossbow and then buried his body in a shallow grave has now pleaded guilty to open murder. 18-year-ol...
Apr 04, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Hastings Police Department.
WMU announces new head coach for Broncos Basketball program
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University has found it's new head basketball coach. Dwayne Stephens is set to take the position following nearly two decades as Tom Izzo's right-hand ma...
Apr 04, 2022 B. Artis White shoots for Western Michigan University against Buffalo Jan. 11, 2022 (courtesy of Ashley Huss, WMU photographer)
Teaching Assistants Union to rally as contract negotiations kick off
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University students, faculty, and staff plan to assemble on Monday, April 4, in support of graduating teaching assistants as they negotiate a new contrac...
Apr 01, 2022 Photo courtesy of the WMU Teaching Assistants Union - TAU
