Author Archives: Jerry Malec
"Living Jane Doe" positively identified by Michigan State Police
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police have identified a young woman they've been calling a "Living Jane Doe" since last Thursday, April 20. 22-year-old Takai Crute of Kalamazoo was identi...
Apr 24, 2023 (courtesy Michigan State Police Paw Paw Post)
Electrical fire causes closure of Bangor schools on Monday
BANGOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bangor Public Schools were closed on Monday, April 24 after crews put out a fire at the high school. According to Superintendent Lynn Johnson, the electrical fire started fro...
Apr 24, 2023 Arseni Mourzenko
Sen. Albert schedules office hours for Calhoun & Kalamazoo county constituents
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Sen. Thomas Albert has scheduled in-district office hours to meet with residents at two locations on Friday, April 28. The times and locations for the office hours a...
Apr 23, 2023
DIFS says consumers should have medical coverage in the event of auto accident
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is urging consumers who opted out of or excluded themselves or a family member from Personal Injury Protec...
Apr 23, 2023
17-year-old taken into custody following crash, foot chase, and recovery of stolen handgun
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile following a crash, a foot chase, along with the recovery of a stolen handgun. It all began ...
Apr 23, 2023
60-year-old South Haven man shot in the head during domestic dispute
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The South Haven Police Department is investigating an incident where a man was shot in the head during a domestic dispute on Sunday, April 23. Authorities say officers r...
Apr 23, 2023
Next Kalamazoo River Community Advisory Group virtual meeting Thursday, April 27
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The next Kalamazoo River Community Advisory Group meeting will be held virtually Thursday, April 27 from 6 - 8 p.m. The CAG meets to discuss issues related to the Allied P...
Apr 23, 2023
No injuries in Saturday Kalamazoo upstairs house fire
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two Kalamazoo residents escaped uninjured when their house caught on fire late Saturday evening, April 22. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the ...
Apr 23, 2023
Nominations sought for 2023 Governor's Service Awards
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission are encouraging Michiganders to nominate individuals, businesses and organizations that have made a d...
Apr 20, 2023
Over 15 dealers featured at KAZOOPEX 2023 Annual Postage Stamp Show
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Stamp Club is set to hold its KAZOOPEX 2023 Annual Postage Stamp Show at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center. Event organizers say KAZOOPEX 2023 will bring over...
Apr 20, 2023
