Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Rogers, fellow reps. introduce bill package to fix what Auto No-Fault Law broke
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Julie Rogers of Kalamazoo along with other lawmakers on Thursday introduced a new package of bills with bipartisan support addressing concerns related ...
Mar 25, 2022
Stadium Drive reconstruction project to start Monday, April 4
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A major reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo Monday, April 4. Kalamazoo's Public Works Division says the work will take place betwee...
Mar 25, 2022
Police seeking help in locating missing Battle Creek teen
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek Police are asking for help in finding a missing teenager. According to a press release from the city of Battle Creek, 16-year-old Sarahbeth Elaine Bottoml...
Mar 24, 2022
UPDATE: Body of missing Barry County woman found in field near location last seen alive
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The body of a Barry County woman who went missing last week has been found. The Barry County Sheriff's Office confirmed that 39-year-old Angela Denise Mulder was found dec...
Mar 24, 2022 Angela Denise Mulder (Photo courtesy of the Barry County Sheriff's Office)
Kalamazoo County to receive over 1 million in adult-use marijuana payments for Michigan municipalities and counties
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Treasury announced on Thursday, March 24, that more than $42.2 million dollars will be distributed among 163 municipalities and counties as a par...
Mar 24, 2022
Michigan jobless rate declines slightly in February
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There's more good news for Michigan. The state's unemployment rate moved down in February by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.7 percent, according to data released by ...
Mar 24, 2022 David Shane / CC
Methamphetamine and firearms located at Cass County residence during search warrant
DOWAGIAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Methamphetamine and firearms. This maybe sounds a little like something out of the Breaking Bad TV series, at least for members of the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team, w...
Mar 24, 2022 Tex Texin / CC
Absentee ballots for May 3 elections now available
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Secretary of State says that absentee ballots for jurisdictions with elections on May 3rd are now available at local clerk offices. According to a release from...
Mar 24, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Lane closures on Portage Road starting March 28; expect traffic delays during heavy travel periods
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation is continuing to forge ahead on it's project to widen I-94 from Lovers Lane to Sprinkle Road and rebuild the Portage Road interc...
Mar 24, 2022 I-94 Portage Rd. exit sign - Google Street View
Boil water advisory for Kalamazoo's Milwood Neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The city of Kalamazoo has issuing a boil water advisory for the Milwood neighborhood due to water infrastructure repairs. The advisory in effect for residents in the area...
Mar 23, 2022 Jamie / CC
