Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Gov. Whitmer takes action to divest Michigan from Russian investments
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday, March 1, sent a letter to State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks calling on the State of Mich...
Mar 01, 2022 Governor announces record number of health insurance enrollees (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor).
Governor Whitmer announces 19 bridges to be repaired in new pilot program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new pilot program by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to streamline and bundle bridge projects together to make them m...
Feb 28, 2022 Governor Whitmer (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
Sturgis man arrested on 39 felonies in St. Joseph County
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- What started out to be a traffic stop landed a Sturgis man in jail on a wide variety of charges. The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office says it happened on Friday...
Feb 28, 2022
East Centre Avenue eastbound lane closure March 1 - 3
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The eastbound curb lane of East Center Avenue from Oakside Street to Portage Road to close starting Tuesday at 9 a.m. According to the Portage City Transportation and Utili...
Feb 28, 2022
Seasonal weight restrictions in force for Van Buren County roads
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As warmer weather starts to return to Michigan, so do seasonal weight restrictions, also called "frost laws". Seasonal weight restrictions, or frost laws, are curr...
Feb 28, 2022 Redmond / CC
Bronson Medical Group names new VP, COO
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Holly C. Adams recently joined Bronson Medical Group in the role of vice president and chief operating officer. With more than 600 physicians and advanced practice provid...
Feb 28, 2022 Holly Adams, VP, Chief Operating Officer, BMG (Photo from Bronson Medical Group)
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in districts holding special elections tomorrow
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Polls in four Michigan districts holding special primary elections tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. for in-person voting. According to the ...
Feb 28, 2022 Voting sign. (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo City Hall Lights to shine blue and yellow in display of solidarity with people of Ukraine
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- In a show of support, The City of Kalamazoo will show its solidarity with the people of Ukraine by lighting City Hall blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, s...
Feb 28, 2022 Image from chroniclelive.co.uk
Two arrested in Kalamazoo armed robbery attempt
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two people are in custody after attempting an armed robbery in Kalamazoo early Sunday morning, February 27. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police reported that it ...
Feb 27, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Coaches sought for Kalamazoo's Girls on the Run
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo's Girls on the Run is looking for a few good coaches. This as the annual program ramps up in March. Organization volunteers say they are not looking for runners...
Feb 27, 2022 Kzoo Cowboy / CC
