Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Train vs pedestrian victim identified by Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of a fatal Amtrak Train pedestrian accident on Friday, March 4. Authorities say that 25-year-old Kaitlyn E...
Mar 07, 2022 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office (Photo by John McNeil)
UPDATE: Barry County police identify victim of Friday fatal bicycling accident
BARRY COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police have identified the Barry County man who died on Friday, March 4, in a cycling accident. 82-year-old Paul Andrew Sweetland of Hastings was traveling northbound ...
Mar 06, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
Kalamazoo County police investigating train vs pedestrian accident
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident where a pedestrian was hit by an Amtrak train in Kalamazoo on Friday, March 4. It happened on the track...
Mar 06, 2022 KCSD investigating fatal one car accident in Comstock
KDPS investigating two weekend shooting incidents
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred over the weekend in Kalamazoo. The most recent one took place on Satur...
Mar 06, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Barry County cyclist dead after crashing into disabled vehicle
BARRY COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff's Office are investigating a single motor vehicle crash involving a cyclist on North M-43 Highway near Mary Lou Drive. Authoriti...
Mar 04, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
City of Kalamazoo ranked as a top destination for visitors
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Known as one of the best in the nation, Western Michigan University's hockey team usually packs Lawson Arena during their home games. Discover Kalamazoo Director Jane Gos...
Mar 04, 2022 Kalamazoo City Hall in the fall. (Photo by John McNeill).
Millions on the way for Kalamazoo housing projects to help those in need
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County is nearly ready to begin handing out some of the millions they have from their new housing millage, as affordable homes are becoming harder to find. Many...
Mar 04, 2022 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners meeting March 1, 2022 (photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Remains believed to be those of Amber Griffin found; reported missing in June 2020
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek police have found what they believe to be the remains of Amber Griffin on Thursday, March 3. Investigators went searching for her remains on Wednesday, Ma...
Mar 03, 2022
Fight continues over purchase of family property by Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A 60-year long legal battle between Kalamazoo County and a local family over a Cottage has been delayed another month. The County first tried to condemn the last remainin...
Mar 02, 2022 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners meeting March 1, 2022 (photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Gender Equality and Women's Rights to be discussed during WMU-Cooley Women's History Month event
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As part of Women's History Month, WMU-Cooley Law School's Assistant Professor Amanda M. Fisher will lead a discussion on gender equality and equal rights. The discussion ...
Mar 02, 2022 Photo courtesy of WMU-Cooley Law School.
