Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Kzoo Parks office hours extended beginning Monday, April 4
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Starting Monday, April 4, the Kzoo Parks office at Mayors' Riverfront Park at 251 Mills Street will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday an...
Apr 01, 2022 Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation logo (courtesy of Kzoo Parks)
Dump truck driver suffers minor injuries after rollover accident on Sprinkle Road
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A portion of Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo had it's southbound lanes closed for about an hour-and-a-half on Friday, April 1, due to an accident. Kalamazoo Department of Publ...
Apr 01, 2022 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
Double murder suspect will stand trial after failing on plea deal
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo Township double homicide suspect is now heading to trial after not following through with a plea deal. 25-year-old D-Angelo Davis, along with his sister, Tone...
Apr 01, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Jail.
Boil water advisory issued for Parchment due to infrastructure repairs
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A boil water advisory has been issued for some areas in the Parchment neighborhood. The advisory, issued on Thursday, March 31, includes the areas of East Glenguile Stree...
Mar 31, 2022
$27.4 million in contributions from Firekeepers Casino Hotel to state and local revenue
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi owners of FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek announced on Thursday, March 31, that their outstanding performance fo...
Mar 31, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Kalamazoo County Health Department to recognize April as STD Awareness Month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department is recognizing the month of April 2022 as Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month. During STD Awa...
Mar 31, 2022
Parchment man accused of two bank robberies facing federal charges
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo County man accused of two bank robberies back in late October of 2021 is now facing federal charges. 34-year-old Matthew Main of Parchment was arraigned on...
Mar 31, 2022 Joe Gratz
Gov. Whitmer announces two business expansions bringing 77 new jobs to Berrien and Calhoun Counties
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined forces with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, March 31, to announce two business expansion projects. Both projects...
Mar 31, 2022 sugarfrizz / CC
Rep. Griffin secures funding for Van Buren County to assist Mattawan bridge project
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A major bridge project in Mattawan will benefit through a budget measure recently approved by the Michigan Legislature and signed into law. 66th District Representative Be...
Mar 31, 2022 Rep. Beth Griffin (R - Mattawan). - Photo courtesy of Michigan GOP House.
Suspect arraigned on open murder charge in the death of Battle Creek woman
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek man has been charged in connection with the death of a 51-year-old woman at the Cherry Hill Manor Apartment complex on Saturday, March 26. 50-year-old J...
Mar 31, 2022 Best Law
