Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Kalamazoo Public Schools Bronson Park outdoor art show to include 'Inside Out' art installation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools students will be part of a large art project during the upcoming Bronson Park Outdoor Art Show. "Inside Out: We Are Kalamazoo Artists," is the bra...
May 18, 2023 (Photos of students provided by Kalamazoo Public Schools)
St. Joseph County commissioner joins the race for sheriff
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - St. Joseph County Commissioner Dennis Allen is set to run for the position of county sheriff. Allen, who spent four years as a chairman for the Board of Commission...
May 18, 2023
Grant helps Bronson Healthcare implement program to expedite opioid use disorder treatment
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bronson Healthcare has implemented a new program with a goal of treating opioid use disorder quicker in the emergency room. This is due in part to a nearly $350,000 grant ...
May 18, 2023 Bronson Battle Creek (Photo by John McNeil)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County Commissioners allocate millage funding for 2023 affordable housing projects
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners has allocated the money for this year's affordable housing projects. And that funding came from a voter approved millage. $2-mi...
May 18, 2023 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
New health center poised to serve 1,800 Loy Norrix High School students
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Students at Kalamazoo's Loy Norrix High School will soon have an opportunity to seek personal and mental health services at a new, school-based health center funded by the...
May 17, 2023 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Senate passes McCann bill to restore state control of water quality protections
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Senate on Wednesday, May 17 passed a bill sponsored by State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo aimed at restoring state control of water quality protections. Sen...
May 17, 2023
BBB out with list of common scams that target college graduates
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - College graduates are tossing their caps and preparing for the next chapter of their lives. Graduations also means new financial responsibilities such as starting payme...
May 17, 2023 Sacramento BBB / CC
Kalamazoo County Prosecutor to announce fund to help protect cyclists at Kalamazoo bike rodeo tonight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As a part of the 12th Annual Kalamazoo Bike Week, Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney, and Silent Observer Board Member Jeff Getting is set to participate in the City of...
May 17, 2023
Kalamazoo man shot in the foot during Tuesday incident in Edison neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are investigating an incident from Tuesday, May 16 where a man was shot in the foot. KDPS officials say the 32-year-old Kalama...
May 17, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (KDPS). Photo by Jeana Gondek.
Stolen property, drugs, loaded weapon found during search warrant in Cass County
POKAGON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team has made an arrest during a search warrant at a residence in Pokagon Township. Authorities said on Wednesday, May 17 that dete...
May 17, 2023 Cass County Sheriff Cruiser. (Photo by John McNeill).
