Author Archives: Jerry Malec

KSO one of 20 U.S. orchestras to receive catalyst fund incubator grant from League of American Orchestras
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The League of American Orchestras has awarded a $75,000 grant to the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra to nurture and sustain a culture that empowers a feeling of inclusivity....
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.

Cassopolis woman loses control of vehicle, overturns, and lands in pond
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- On Wednesday, March 30, at approximately 1:37 p.m., Cass County sheriff's deputies were called to investigate a single vehicle injury crash on Dutch Settlement Street, w...
Jerry Malec Mar 30, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Second booster doses authorized for those ages 50 and older; 12 years and older if immunocompromised
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that all Michiganders ages 50 and up may now get their second COVID-19 booster vaccine. The recommendation came fr...
Jerry Malec Mar 30, 2022 Alachua County

Kalamazoo Public Safety hiring Public Safety Officers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has opened the application process for the position of "Public Safety Officer." The application process was opened on Wednesday,...
Jerry Malec Mar 30, 2022

Gov. Whitmer signs Building Michigan Together Plan, includes largest infrastructure investments in state history
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, March 30, signed the Building Michigan Together Plan. Touted by supporters as being the largest infrastructure investment in state h...
Jerry Malec Mar 30, 2022

BCPD searching for vehicle believed stolen by Angela Kay Clear's murder suspect
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Battle Creek Police Department is looking for the public's help in locating the vehicle that was driven by Angela Kay Clear. Authorities believe the vehicle was st...
Jerry Malec Mar 30, 2022 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).

I-94/I-69 interchange work begins Monday in Calhoun County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- MDOT is set to begin work on the I-94/I-96 interchange in Calhoun County on Monday, April 4th. Drivers should expect one lane closed in each direction on both interstates...
Jerry Malec Mar 29, 2022

South Haven indecent exposure suspect arrested
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- South Haven police have arrested the man who exposed himself to a juvenile female on March 18th. The 73-year-old suspect from Pullman was arrested Monday night on a fel...
Jerry Malec Mar 29, 2022 Photo courtesy of the South Haven Police Department.

St. Joseph Co. 18-year-old caught after breaking into Dollar General store
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- St. Joseph County sheriff's deputies responded to an alarm activation at the Dollar General in Centreville just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29. Upon their arrival, ...
Jerry Malec Mar 29, 2022

Boil water advisory issued for Kalamazoo's Davis Street
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The city of Kalamazoo has issued a boil water advisory along Davis Street on Tuesday, March 29. The advisory was issued for both sides of Davis Street from Wheaton (south...
Jerry Malec Mar 29, 2022




