Author Archives: Jerry Malec
MSP investigating: Inmate found dead in Berrien County Jail
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Authorities are investigating after a Berrien County Jail inmate was found dead Saturday morning. Berrien County Sheriff deputies say 42-year-old David Wright of Benton ...
Nov 21, 2021 WSBT/File Photo
New marijuana shop in Muskegon to support regional growers
MUSKGEGON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A new marijuana shop that just opened in Muskegon plans to use mostly West Michigan growers. The Grassy Knoll, located at 2125 Lemuel Street, opened it's doors for recrea...
Nov 21, 2021 Photo by Rose White/MLive.com
2 arrested after leading police on high-speed chase
ARLINGTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two people are in police custody after a traffic stop turned into a pursuit in Van Buren County. It happened on County Road 215 near 28th Street in Arlington Tow...
Nov 21, 2021 James Reynolds / CC
Jeep crashes into South Haven Chamber of Commerce Building: No injuries reported
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- South Haven police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the city's Chamber of Commerce Building a little after 12 a.m., Saturday, November 20. Authorities say...
Nov 21, 2021 Photo from wwmt.com
3 shootings over 3 days in Battle Creek: Police searching for possible connection
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek police detectives are working to determine if there is a connection between three shootings that took place over a three-day period earlier this week. Aut...
Nov 18, 2021
Police locate suspect in two Michigan bank robberies in Indiana
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo man being held in an Indiana jail has confessed to committing two bank robberies in Michigan last October. Authorities say police and FBI agents were able to ...
Nov 18, 2021
KDPS police catch Loy Norrix student who made threats on social media
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police have tracked down the student responsible for making two threats on social media directed towards Loy Norix Highschool. In a ...
Nov 18, 2021 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School (courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Semitrailer vs minivan crash on I-94 sends two to hospital.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A portion of westbound I-94 in Kalamazoo closed for about two hours on Thursday afternoon, November 18. The closure was due to a crash involving several vehicles. Accordi...
Nov 18, 2021 I-94 Portage Rd. exit sign - Google Street View
MDHHS and Benton Harbor announce program to help eligible residents with past due water and sewer bills
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and City of Benton Harbor announced on Wednesday, November 10, a pilot program that will help pay the water a...
Nov 14, 2021
Consumers Energy ranked top employer in Michigan for veterans
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Military Times this month has ranked Consumers Energy as the number one employer in Michigan for veterans. In the 2021 Best For Vets: Employers list, Consumers Energy also ...
Nov 14, 2021 Consumers Energy truck parked at WKZO studios in Kalamazoo, MI. (Photo by Will Kriss).
