Author Archives: Jerry Malec
City of Kalamazoo makes provisions for No Mow May
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As the City of Kalamazoo begins its tall grass and weed ordinance enforcement starting in May, it's also making provisions for residents who wish to take part in No Mow Ma...
Apr 30, 2023 (Photo by Jerry Malec)
City of Kalamazoo announces zoning code update meeting change
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The next scheduled meeting for City of Kalamazoo residents to discuss the City-wide Zoning Code and Map Update is being changed to a new location. The meeting had been sch...
Apr 30, 2023
Fire at abandoned home in Battle Creek results in more than 40k in damage
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek firefighters are looking into what started a fire at an abandoned residence causing roughly $46,000 worth of damage on Saturday, April 29. Crews responded ...
Apr 30, 2023 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Bullet found on school bus by elementary student
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Authorities are investigating after a bullet was found on a Comstock Public Schools bus on Friday, April 29. According to Comstock Public Schools, the bullet was recovered...
Apr 30, 2023 Bill McChesney / CC
Driver injured seriously, passengers not hurt after single-vehicle crash
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A driver was injured seriously but the passengers were not hurt at all after a single-vehicle crash in Calhoun County on Friday evening, April 28. Troopers with the M...
Apr 30, 2023 (Photo provided by Michigan State Police Marshall Post)
Audio: Well known meeting space on WMU campus to get official name
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's a central gathering spot on the Western Michigan University Campus and now it will have an official name. Throughout the university's time it's been nicknamed "the Fl...
Apr 28, 2023 A shot of the new "W-Plaza" (courtesy of WMU)
Authorities warning residents of 'Missed Jury Duty' scam phone calls
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller is warning residents of yet another scam. In this latest scam which is making the rounds, Sheriff Fuller says those behind it are c...
Apr 28, 2023 Alachua County / CC
AUDIO: More than 2,300 students to walk the stage in largest graduation ceremony for WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Here is another sure sign of the season. Saturday, April 29 will be Spring Graduation for students at WMU. Commencement is held three times a year at Western, but this wil...
Apr 28, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil).
AUDIO: WMU to allow alcohol sales at Waldo Stadium beginning in fall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University will begin alcohol sales at Waldo Stadium on game days this fall for the first time. The WMU Board approved the request Thursday from Athletic ...
Apr 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy of WMU)
Consumers Energy will not use original route for new power line in Van Buren County
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After getting pushback from residents, Consumers Energy is scrubbing its proposed route for a new high-voltage distribution line in Van Buren County. Officials with...
Apr 27, 2023 Matthew Paul Argall / CC
