Author Archives: Jerry Malec
14-year-old apprehended after attempting to flee authorities in stolen pickup
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 14-year-old juvenile from Comstock Township was taken into custody early Wednesday after attempting to flee from deputies in a stolen pickup truck. Kalamazoo County Sher...
Apr 26, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil).
Railroad track maintenance scheduled for busy Portage intersection Wednesday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Maintenance to repair the railroad tracks at the intersection of South Westnedge and Shaver Road is scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 a.m. The Grand Elk Railroa...
Apr 25, 2023
Saugatuck Brewing Company to hold release parties for new IPA starting Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Saugatuck Brewing Company is getting ready to release its Rainbow Rodeo IPA, which it says casts a line of citrus, tropical and piney notes with enough body to make a spla...
Apr 25, 2023 Photo courtesy of Saugatuck Brewing Company.
US-131 rebuilding in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties starts Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is starting work May 1 to rebuild and repave 13.4 miles of US-131 from the Rocky River in Three Rivers, St. Joseph County,...
Apr 25, 2023 Photo provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Portage "Artists Meeting Artists" event provides venue for sharing and networking
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage Arts Committee is set to host their networking event "Artists Meeting Artists" at Portage Parks & Recreation at 320 Library Lane, on Friday, April 28 from 6 ...
Apr 25, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Rep. Julie Rogers, DIFS Director, health care advocates discuss impacts on ACA protections for Michiganders in Braidwood decision
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On Tuesday, April 25, State Representative Julie Rogers, D-Kalamazoo, Anita Fox, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) director, and Nicole Wells St...
Apr 25, 2023
Portage Zhang Senior Center to host "Bits of Business" mini expo Thursday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Realizing that those ages 50 and over have a dynamic lifestyle and are looking for ways to stay engaged and informed, the Portage Zhang Senior Center is hosting an event cal...
Apr 25, 2023
Candidates for St. Joseph County Sheriff's post make announcement to run on same day as Lillywhite probation sentence
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There are now two people running for the position of St. Joseph County Sheriff. The two candidates made the announcement on Monday, April 24, the same day as Sheri...
Apr 24, 2023
Battle Creek events give neighbors a chance to learn about crime victim rights
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Neighbors from across Calhoun County will have three opportunities this week to learn about the rights of crime victims and meet crime victim advocates from agencies na...
Apr 24, 2023 City of Battle Creek logo
Translation services added for KPS superintendent search semifinal interviews
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education is beginning the interview process in its search for a new superintendent today, Monday April 24. Six candidates have been ...
Apr 24, 2023 Semi-finalists for the Superintendent position for the Kalamazoo Public Schools were announced April 20, 2023 (courtesy KPS)
