Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Detroit area man jailed in St. Joseph Co. on assault charges
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- On Monday, February 22, St. Joseph County deputies answered numerous 9-1-1 calls on a man yelling at on-coming traffic and jumping in front of cars around 5:44 p.m...
Feb 22, 2022
Red light runner sends three to hospital in Kalamazoo; KDPS investigating
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are investigating a multi-vehicle wreck that injured three people on Tuesday, February 22. Authorities say it happened at the...
Feb 22, 2022 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
Emergency management authorities keeping watch on river levels in Kalamazoo area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Office of Emergency Management and other authorities are keeping an eye on river and stream levels in anticipation of possible minor area flooding ov...
Feb 22, 2022 Kalamazoo River near the Morrow Dam
Rep. Upton issues statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) issued the following statement after Russian forces officially invaded Ukraine: "Today, Russia's authoritarian leader, Vladimir Put...
Feb 22, 2022 Former US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) in a file photo. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Fred Upton)
Governor Whitmer announces work to fix the damn roads to resume on 30 Miles of I-69 in Calhoun, Clinton, and Eaton Counties
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announed on Monday, February 21, that work is resuming on two Michigan Department of Transportation projects on 30 miles of I-69 in Calhoun, Clint...
Feb 21, 2022
Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission to recognize local preservation Work
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission is currently accepting nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Awards of Merit. The awards recognize individuals, in...
Feb 21, 2022
Cedar Point amusement park hiring 6,500 associates for summer season
SANDUSKY, OH (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cedar Point plans to hire approximately 6,500 seasonal associates as it prepares to open for the 2022 season. Seasonal associates will earn $15 per hour for most non-tippe...
Feb 21, 2022 Photo from Cedar Point Facebook page
Boil water advisory issued for Kalamazoo neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo city officials have issued a boil water advisory for the South Westnedge neighborhood due to water infrastructure repairs. The advisory, which went into effect ...
Feb 21, 2022
Consumers Energy continuing to add EV charging stations in Michigan at a fast pace
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Consumers Energy is accelerating Michigan's electric vehicle transformation by committing to powering an additional 200 new EV charging stations across the state, to includ...
Feb 21, 2022 Plug-in electric vehicle with charger Plug-in electric vehicle with charger
Michigan gas prices rise slightly this week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State gas prices are up 2 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded, up 14 cents more than this time...
Feb 21, 2022
