Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Old Three Rivers Hospital set to be demolished after sitting abandoned for 30 years
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The city of Three Rivers is getting ready to demolish a piece of history. City leaders approved a plan recently to tear down the nearly 100-year-old abandoned Three Ri...
Feb 27, 2022 Three Rivers, MI water tower (Photo by John McNeil)
Battle Creek firefighter recovering after suffering minor injury during weekend house fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek firefighter was injured Saturday morning, February 26, while battling a house fire. It happened at 95 Clark Street in the area of Raymond Road and Michi...
Feb 27, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Portage man charged in defrauding Amazon's textbook rental program faces 20-year sentence
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Portage man pled guilty Friday, February 25, to charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. This announced was made by U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge. 36-year-o...
Feb 27, 2022
Increased pay for seasonal workers in South Haven for upcoming tourist season
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of South Haven is getting ahead of the power curve in hiring seasonal staff ahead of their summer tourist season. Officials with the city say they were looking...
Feb 27, 2022 Green flag indicating safe swimming conditions in South Haven, MI. (Photo courtesy South Haven Area Emergency Services).
KDPS arrest two after pursuit with stolen vehicle and find stolen handgun
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two suspects are in custody after leading Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police on both a car and foot chase. Authorities say that police attempted to stop the sus...
Feb 27, 2022 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
MSP seeking public's assistance in identifying suspects in gas station armed robbery
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police troopers investigating an armed robbery that happened in Van Buren County back on Sunday, February 20th. It happened around 8:10 p.m. at the Marathon ...
Feb 25, 2022 Robert Nelson / CC
Kalamazoo Bishop calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Bishop Paul J. Bradley called upon all people to dedicate Ash Wednesday, March 2, as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace. In a statement issued Thursday, February 24, B...
Feb 25, 2022 Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo sign (Photo by John McNeil)
Portage District Library to close for 2 months as they move back to newly renovated building
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage District Library will soon close for two months starting next week. During this time, the library will move back to it's newly renovated and expanded building a...
Feb 25, 2022 peapodsquadmom / CC
Police in search of suspicious stolen vehicle in Calhoun County
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is looking for help in locating a stolen vehicle. Authorities say the vehicle was discovered on Thursday evening around 9:45 p.m. wh...
Feb 25, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Rep. Alexander praises proposed tax cut for families and seniors
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Julie Alexander is voicing her support for a plan to reduce taxes for working class families and expand tax savings for seniors. House Bill 5838, provi...
Feb 25, 2022 Rep. Julie Alexander. (Photo courtesy of GOP House).
