Author Archives: Jerry Malec

MDHHS launches vaccination partnership with universities and colleges, expanding mobile vaccination sites
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With all Michiganders eligible to receive one of the three COVID-19 vaccines, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is upping it's game. The department is se...
Jerry Malec Apr 11, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Felonious Assault leads to arrest and three handguns seized
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police responded to the 100 block of East Maple Street Friday around 4:30 a.m. on a report of a felonious assault involving a handgu...
Jerry Malec Apr 10, 2021

Stolen motorcycle tip turns into drug bust leading to three arrests
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A tip on a stolen motorcycle turned into a drug bust in St. Joseph County Thursday. Deputies responded to the 54,000 block of Fisher Street in Park Township just before...
Jerry Malec Apr 10, 2021

Suspect sought in Allendale shooting injuring 4, one critically
ALLENDALE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Four people were shot with one critically injured at an apartment complex in Allendale Saturday. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office reporting that deputies responded to t...
Jerry Malec Apr 10, 2021

Bronson updates visitor guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With the continued rise of COVID-19 cases across the state, Bronson Healthcare has updated it's visitor guidelines. Effective Saturday, April 10th, Bronson hospitals will...
Jerry Malec Apr 10, 2021 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)

Fire spreads from auto to house causing minor injuries
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo firefighters were called out the 1500 block of Stockbridge Avenue Saturday on a call of a vehicle fire that also extended to a residence. On scene, the first ar...
Jerry Malec Apr 04, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)

Governor Whitmer and MDHHS urging COVID-19 testing for spring break travelers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are urging Michiganders to get tested for COVID-19 upon returning from Spring Break trave...
Jerry Malec Apr 04, 2021

Kalamazoo's Family Health Center to hold vaccination clinic
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo's Family Health Center is getting set to administer at least 400 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-through clinic, Thursday, April 8th. The clinic at Sto...
Jerry Malec Apr 04, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Kalamazoo Library locations to be closed Friday, April 9th
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As a part of ongoing vaccination efforts in Southwest Michigan, all Kalamazoo Public Libraries will be closed on Friday, April 9th. Many KPL staff members will receive th...
Jerry Malec Apr 03, 2021 Kalamazoo Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications).

One injured in Cass County car vs pedestrian crash
CASSAPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office is investigating a car versus pedestrian accident that happened on Friday around 8 a.m. The crash occurred on Dixon Street, east of Indi...
Jerry Malec Apr 03, 2021 Cass County Sheriff's Office cruiser (photo by John McNeil)




