Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Portage Parks and Recreation poised to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As temperatures begin to rise, Portage Parks and Recreation set to provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. During early spring, park use...
Mar 21, 2021 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Poison Prevention Week a call for Michiganders to review accidental home poison prevention measures
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With National Poison Prevention Week around the corner, Michigan Health Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prevent poisoning in their homes. The Michigan ...
Mar 20, 2021 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services logo (courtesy of State of Michigan)
Kalamazoo County COVID-19 vaccination update
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department is reporting that 97,273 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Kalamazoo County residents....
Mar 20, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Case of COVID-19 Variant detected in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories has identified a case of the COVID-19 Variant B.1.1.7. in Allegan County Friday, March 19th. Hea...
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Michigan extends state tax filing deadline to May 17th
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Just as the federal tax filing deadline has been extended, so has the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Treasury announced Friday that residents will now have u...
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Police investigating fatal car crash in Cass County
SILVER CREEK TWP., CASS COUNTY MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police are investigating a fatal single car crash that took place in Cass County Friday, March 19th. The victim is identified as 39-year-old Derrick H...
Mar 20, 2021 (photo by John McNeil)
Team effort by SWET and South Haven police thwart drug deal
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) - West detectives along with the South Haven Police Department stopped a drug deal from taking place on Saturday, March 12th. It happe...
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Michigan DNR warns of spring fire danger
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to take care when burning yard debris, enjoying camp fires or other outdoor activities this Spring, especia...
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Police investigating fatal car crash in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police are investigating a single car crash in Vicksburg that took the life of a driver on Saturday. Authorities say the driver was traveling southbound on Sprinkle Road ...
Mar 14, 2021 Village of Vicksburg Police Department cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
MDOT reminds drivers to be more alert as clocks spring forward
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As clocks "spring forward" to daylight saving time at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds drivers to watch out for pedestrians...
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