Author Archives: Jerry Malec
WMU hockey team captain charged with sexual assault
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Western Michigan University hockey team captain has been charged with sexual assault. WOOD TV reporting that Paul Washe was arraigned in Kalamazoo County Friday, Februa...
Feb 25, 2022
Upton issues statement on increased sanctions against Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- On Friday, February 25, U.S. Representative Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) issued the following statement after participating in a bipartisan Members-only briefing on the R...
Feb 25, 2022
Winter Blast Half Marathon, 10k & 5k road closures and traffic alerts
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The 10th Annual Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon, 10k and 5k, presented in partnership with Komen Foundation, Kalamazoo Area Runners, and the City of Portage scheduled ...
Feb 24, 2022 Traffic signal
Kalamazoo man gets 23 year sentence for trafficking meth
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo man received a more than 20-year sentence for meth trafficking. 50-year-old Maurice Shanta Carson was sentenced to 23 years in prison for intent to distribute...
Feb 24, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Comstock Public Schools' mask mandate halted by Kalamazoo County Judge
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo County Judge temporarily halted Comstock Public School's mask mandate on Thursday, February 24. This comes as a group of parents filed a lawsuit on Wednesday,...
Feb 24, 2022 Jernej Furman / CC
Gov. Whitmer signs bipartisan bills to lower prescription drug costs
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed House Bills 4348, 4351, and 4352 to lower the costs of prescription drugs for Michiganders, ensure that pharmacists can provide hones...
Feb 23, 2022
Detroit man charged in 2006 sexual assault in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Detroit man is awaiting trial in Kalamazoo County on charges connected to a 2006 rape allegation involving a 13-year-old girl at a Western Michigan University overnight...
Feb 23, 2022
Benton Harbor job fair: Opportunities to work on lead service line replacement project available
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Benton Harbor is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, February 24, from 3 until 6 p.m. Many of the available jobs will coincide with the city's lead service li...
Feb 23, 2022
Auto dealerships to host electronics recycling event for Global Recycling Day
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With Global Recycling Day coming up on March 18th, DeNooyer Chevrolet and DeNooyer Ford will celebrate by hosting an Electronics Recycling Event at both locations. The tw...
Feb 23, 2022 Nicolas Raymond / CC
Romence Road water main break west of Oakland Drive in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage City Department of Transportation and Utilities alerted residents of a water main break that occurred on Wednesday, February 23. According to a news release, a ...
Feb 23, 2022
