Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Ohio woman charged with threatening state representatives
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An Ohio woman is facing prison time related to allegations she left threatening and racist voicemails for Michigan State Representatives Cynthia Johnson and Sarah Anthony. ...
Mar 15, 2022 Michigan Attorney General logo (courtesy of Michigan Attorney General)
Secretary Benson releasing video series highlighting election transparency
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of State on Monday, March 14, released a video that explains why results of major elections in Michigan often aren't available right after polls clo...
Mar 14, 2022 MWC RADIO
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts to feature evening amplifying African and African American arts and experiences
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As a part of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) celebration of women's empowerment in March, three Western Michigan University professors will join KIA Chief Curator R...
Mar 14, 2022 Image courtesy of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Kalamazoo RESA one of three recipients to receive $900,000 of $2.7 million award to expand STEM school programs
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday, March 14, that Kalamazoo RESA, Grand Valley State University along with Washtenaw ISD will each be receiving about $900,000, ...
Mar 14, 2022 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Current mask mandate under reevaluation for Kalamazoo School District
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As other school districts in Kalamazoo County have dropped their mask mandates over the last few weeks, Kalamazoo Public Schools currently remains as the only school dist...
Mar 14, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Branch County women "blessed" after winning 500K lottery prize
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Branch County woman says she feels "blessed" after winning $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Wild Time Supreme instant game. The lucky player, who chose to re...
Mar 14, 2022 meesh / CC
Stabbing suspect sought by Township of Kalamazoo Police Department
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Township of Kalamazoo Police are on the lookout for a suspect accused of stabbing an Allegan County man. Authorities say the incident happened around 10 p.m. Sunday night...
Mar 14, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Richland man who killed swimmer in 2020 while operating a boat intoxicated heading to prison
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo County Circuit Judge has handed down a prison sentence to a Richland man who operated a boat while drunk over the fourth of July 2020 holiday weekend. 39-year...
Mar 14, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Portage woman convicted of killing ex-boyfriend's girlfriend dies in prison
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- 50-year-old Theresa Lynne Petto who was charged with murdering a Portage woman in June of 2015 died in prison. Petto's death, was reported by MLive on Monday, March 14 . ...
Mar 14, 2022 Joe Gratz
Geocaching to be a part of this year's Hike the County Challenge
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- If you've ever wondered what to call treasure hunting with your smartphone, it's called Geocaching: A hobby for those who love treasure hunting and the great outdoors. An...
Mar 13, 2022
