Author Archives: Jerry Malec
MDOT to switch M-66 signal at Patterson Way and State Street in Battle Creek to flash mode
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation is set to conduct a study to reevaluate the safety and operational effectiveness of the intersection and traffic signal at M-...
Mar 21, 2022 Traffic signal
Governor Whitmer announces Michiganders to receive additional assistance to lower food bills
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday, March 21, that all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will receive at least an additional $95 mo...
Mar 21, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
UPDATE with AUDIO: KDPS officer involved shooting timeline; suspect identified
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police have released the identity of a man shot and killed in an officer involved shooting in Kalamazoo on Sunday, March 20. 33-year...
Mar 21, 2022 Former Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police Chief Vernon Coakley. (Photo courtesy of KDPS).
One person shot and killed in officer involved shooting; MSP investigating
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 20. According to a press release from the Kalamazoo Department of Publ...
Mar 20, 2022 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Community input sought for Kalamazoo Black History Museum
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Black History Museum is looking for the community's input. Four 90-minute Zoom sessions are scheduled for residents to offer their input on the proposed mus...
Mar 20, 2022 Kalamazoo Black History Museum logo
Kalamazoo County and Portage Department of Public Safety team up for statewide tornado drill
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Office of Emergency Management and the Portage Department of Public Safety - Fire Division will participate in a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday...
Mar 20, 2022
Three suspects arrested on multiple felony charges after police and K9 chase
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Three Kalamazoo area suspects are now facing multiple felony charges after leading police on a double vehicle and K-9 chase on Saturday, March 19. Authorities say it all ...
Mar 20, 2022 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
South Haven police searching for man suspected of indecent exposure
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- South Haven Police are looking for help identifying a man they say exposed himself to a teenage girl Friday afternoon, March 18. Police say the incident happened in the...
Mar 20, 2022 Photo courtesy of the South Haven Police Department.
Kalamazoo apartment fire displaces some residents; Red Cross assisting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating a fire that took place Saturday evening, March 19. Authorities say public safety officers responded to the 1000...
Mar 20, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
A no body contact advisory issued for Woods Lake due to discovered sewer overflow
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services is warning people not to have contact with Woods Lake until further notice. Public service workers were notified early...
Mar 18, 2022 Woods Lake, Kalamazoo (courtesy of City of Kalamazoo)
