Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Mock Accident at Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School to highlight dangers of drunk driving and texting while driving
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cassopolis High School Students Against Drunk Driving are getting set to hold an event on Thursday, May 4 they hope will make an impression. The SADD Chapter along with P...
May 02, 2023 Photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Body found in Wayland identified as missing man
WAYLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Authorities have released the identity of a body found in Wayland last month. According to the Wayland Police Department, the body found on April 11 has been identified as 6...
May 02, 2023 A photo of Ronald Jensen, courtesy of Wayland Police.
Portage man the lucky winner of $1 million Powerball prize
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Portage man has won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. 49-year-old John Carlson matched the five white balls in the April 15 drawing to win the big pr...
May 02, 2023 Henita May / CC
State Reps. calling for removal of Rep. Jim Haadsma of Battle Creek from House Labor Committee
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan House Republicans held a press conference on Tuesday, May 2 calling on House Speaker Joe Tate to remove Democrat Representative Jim Haadsma of Battle Creek from his...
May 02, 2023 Rep. Jim Haadsma, Battle Creek.
MDHHS announces updates to COVID-19 vaccines
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended emergency use authorizations to recommend bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines be used for all doses adm...
May 01, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
People Fund awards more than $140,000 in grants to local groups
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In its first round of grants for 2023, Great Lakes Energy's People Fund has awarded 60 grants totaling more than $140,000 to local nonprofit organizations across the coope...
May 01, 2023 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Gilmore Car Museum kicks off summer season Wednesday with Cruise-In
HICKORY CORNERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The first Gilmore Wednesday Night Cruise-In of the season is set to take take place on Wednesday, May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at their Museum in Hickory Corners. Museum o...
May 01, 2023
Despite 'wintery' May weather, Kalamazoo city parks now open for summer season
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city park gates, restrooms, and water fountains are now open for the summer season, with parks and pavilions available to rent for parties, events, and weddings....
May 01, 2023
Portion of $2 million in MSHDA grants for neighborhood enhancement projects to benefit Barry, Calhoun, and Cass Counties
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded $2 million in grants to organizations across the state as part of its Neighborhood Enhancement Program (...
May 01, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
Hasting man killed while making U Turn in front of another motorist.
BARRY COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Barry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a 41-year-old Hastings man on Monday, May 1. Authorities say it happened around 10:20...
May 01, 2023 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
