Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Southwest MI to get more than $1 million for environmental cleanup through president's Investing in America Agenda
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Biden-Harris administration along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcing on Thursday, May 25 that $9.3 million is on it's way to Michigan to expedite...
May 25, 2023 DonkeyHotey / CC
Kalamazoo's Epic Center raises $1.95 million towards $2.2 million renovation goal
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's Epic Center announcing on Thursday, May 25 that it has raised $1.95 million toward its $2.2 million goal to renovate the facility. Center officials say the fun...
May 25, 2023
Mosquito surveillance to start in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As mosquito season begins, the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department will be setting up and monitoring several traps throughout the county to capture...
May 25, 2023 Enrique Dans / CC
MSP asking for public's help in locating mother and woman accused of abandoning vulnerable adult daughter
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police are searching for the mother and a woman they say abandoned her vulnerable adult daughter in the Al Sabo Land Preserve in Texas Township near Portage...
May 25, 2023 (courtesy Michigan State Police Paw Paw Post)
19-year-old Portage man facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting at two people from vehicle
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 19-year-old Portage man is in custody after allegedly shooting at a man and a woman on Tuesday, May 23 over a domestic dispute from a couple weeks ago. Portage Department ...
May 25, 2023 Portage Police cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
Allegan area motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Allegan area motorcycle rider is dead after a crash with another vehicle on Wednesday, May 24. According to Allegan County Central Dispatch, the crash happened 12:...
May 24, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Lawton man facing open murder charge for stabbing death of Galesburg woman
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney on Wednesday, May 24 authorized a criminal charge against a Lawton man for his role in the stabbing death of a Gale...
May 24, 2023 Best Law
Authorities seeking help from public in locating missing/endangered Allegan man
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Allegan County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public in locating a missing and endangered person. Authorities say 58-year-old Ernest John Kieliszewski ...
May 24, 2023 (Photo provided by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office)
BBB warns military members to beware of scams & questionable charity appeals with patriotic appeal
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for many, and is also a time to honor those who have lost their lives for our country. Unfortunately, scammers use thi...
May 23, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
God's Kitchen of Michigan and Broncos Kitchen collaborate to serve free dinners in Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - To serve 2,500 free dinners throughout the summer, God's Kitchen of Michigan and Broncos Kitchen are joining forces to kick off the "Big Give" free Monday meals program at...
May 23, 2023 Aniyah is one of God's Kitchen of Michigan's original dinner guests from Battle Creek. (Photo Credit: God's Kitchen of Michigan)
