Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Allegan County cereal drive aims to collect 10,000 or more boxes in May
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative (ACFPC) began its annual Cereal Drive on May 1. The Collaborative's goal is to collect 10,000 boxes of cereal during the month o...
May 11, 2023 (Photo courtesy of the Allegan County Community Foundation)
Registration deadline for Portage Lanterns on the Lake approaching
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Parks & Recreation is set to host Lanterns on the Lake on Saturday, May 20 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ramona Park beachfront at 8600 South Sprinkle Road. Organiz...
May 11, 2023
Kalamazoo's Maple Street resurfacing project scheduled to begin Monday, May 15
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A project to improve Maple Street between Park Street and Burdick Street is scheduled to start on Monday, May 15. According to city officials, the roadway will be milled a...
May 11, 2023
Driver's license clinic to assist Kalamazoo area residents on Friday, May 12
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of State along with state and community partners are set to host a Road to Restoration clinic in Kalamazoo on Friday, May 12. Organizers say the wa...
May 11, 2023 Jose and Roxanne / CC
$1.2 million awarded in damages to former City of Bangor police chief following 2021 lawsuit
BANGOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It was a legal victory for a former city of Bangor Police Chief who claimed he was repeatedly sexually harassed at work by his supervisor, Bangor City Manager Tommy Simpson. ...
May 11, 2023 Best Law
AUDIO: Portage City Council members weigh ideas and options for future Farmers Market
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council seems committed to building a bigger farmer's market, but there is disagreement over what it should include. They currently hold their Farmers Marke...
May 11, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Battle Creek city leaders seeking public opinion about city parks and recreation facilities
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek City leaders want to hear what residents think about city parks, recreation facilities, and more. The city's Recreation Department is working on its next m...
May 10, 2023 City of Battle Creek logo
AUDIO: Portage city budget for next fiscal year not to raise taxes, but rather water and sewer rates
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Commission has approved a budget for their next fiscal year that won't raise taxes, but will raise water and sewer rates. Commissioners say that Portage, li...
May 10, 2023 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Calhoun County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) now available for viewing by county residents
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD), Summit Pointe and various community organizations have completed the county's first Community Health Improvement ...
May 10, 2023 Courtesy Calhoun County Health Department Facebook page
New competency exam sought by defense for Battle Creek teen murder suspect
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 14-year-old Battle Creek teen accused of killing a 17-year-old Battle Creek Central High School senior back in February may undergo a second evaluation to see if he i...
May 10, 2023 Rumble Press / CC
