Author Archives: Jerry Malec
KDPS respond to report of suspicious object
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police responded to the 900 block of Jasper Street near Bronson Hospital for a report of a suspicious object Friday evening. Authori...
Apr 03, 2021 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Monday utility work on Portage Road could cause delays
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Commuters will need to take note of a lane closure on Monday that could impact their travels. The Portage Department of Transportation and Utilities is advising of a lane c...
Mar 28, 2021 Traffic signal
COVID-19 cases reach 652,569 in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan health officials reported 4,670 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, March 27th, bringing the statewide total to 652,569 people that have contracted the virus. State...
Mar 28, 2021
Governor Whitmer tours vaccine facilities in Battle Creek and Benton Harbor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer toured vaccine facilities in Battle Creek and Benton Harbor on Friday, March 26th, to observe ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts and en...
Mar 27, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer tours the COVID-19 vaccine facility set up the Berrien County Health Department on Friday, March 26th.
Kalamazoo soon to be rated by its residents
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) --Starting next month, a number of Kalamazoo residents will be asked to rate their city's government and city as a whole. City officials announced on Friday, March 26th that...
Mar 27, 2021
Stolen firearm recovered during traffic stop in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police recovered a stolen firearm during a traffic stop in Kalamazoo early Saturday morning. The incident happened around 2 a.m. whe...
Mar 27, 2021
Ascension Borgess visitor guidelines adjust to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With the continuing rise of COVID-19 cases across the state and hospitalizations due to the virus, Ascension Borgess has adjusted their visitation policies. Up until now,...
Mar 27, 2021 Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital, formerly Ascension Borgess
Stabenow, Peters announce over $45 million in funding for health care in West Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters of Michigan announced on Friday, March 26th, that more than 45 million dollars in funding will go towards helping health cente...
Mar 27, 2021 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
KDPS to address X-Train concerns through virtual town hall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With warmer weather comes the motivation for outdoor parties and gatherings despite COVID-19. One event that's troubled Kalamazoo's north side for over 20 years now accor...
Mar 21, 2021 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
Michigan virtual town hall to address COVID-19 vaccine concerns for older adults
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Recognizing that Michigan residents have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, the State of Michigan is hosting it's next town hall meeting Thursday, March 25th, focusing o...
Mar 21, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
