Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Kalamazoo man dead after hit and run
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A 38-year-old Kalamazoo man is dead after a hit and run on Friday, January 28. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety reporting that it happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 42...
Jan 29, 2022 James Reynolds / CC
Boil water advisory issued for Milwood Neighborhood in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A boil water advisory has been issued for Kalamazoo's Milwood Neighborhood. City officials say the advisory was prompted Thursday, January 27, by infrastructure repairs w...
Jan 27, 2022
Suspicious house fire in Kalamazoo under investigation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- No injuries were reported after a suspicious early morning house fire occurred in Kalamazoo. It happened around 4:15 a.m. Thursday, January 27, on the corner or Reed Aven...
Jan 27, 2022
KN95 masks set to be distributed by Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Public Health Department announced on Thursday, January 27, that they've received an abundance of KN95 masks, and they want to distribute them to ...
Jan 27, 2022
Body believed to be missing GVSU student recovered from river in Lansing
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A body, believed to be that of Grand Valley State University student Brendan Santo, was recovered from Red Cedar River in Lansing around 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, Januar...
Jan 22, 2022 (courtesy of GVSU)
UPDATE - Kalamazoo woman charged with death of Portage man claims self defense
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo woman is charged with murder in the death of a Portage man earlier this week. 21-year-old Iyanna Marie Colon was charged with one count of open murder in the de...
Jan 22, 2022 Portage Police cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
UPDATE - Suspect charged in mysterious death of Portage man
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- UPDATED -- The suspect and the victim in the mysterious death of a Portage man have been identified by police. The Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office has charged 21-year-...
Jan 21, 2022 (photo by John McNeil)
Pennfield school mask mandate approved after community vote
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It's back to the classroom for students in the Pennfield district on Monday, January 24. This after learning virtually due to COVID-19 cases. But when Monday rolls aro...
Jan 21, 2022
KDPS officer struck by vehicle during suspect arrest
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo Police Officer was hospitalized on Thursday, January 20, after being struck by a vehicle while trying to arrest a wanted person. According to the Kalamazoo De...
Jan 21, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Suspect in custody after possible threat made to Thornapple Kellogg Schools
MIDDLEVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A suspect is in custody in relation to a possible threat made to Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Barry County on Thursday, January 20. Sheriff's Deputies received word of...
Jan 21, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
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