Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Suspect charged in fatal crossbow shooting of Battle Creek woman
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man who allegedly killed a Battle Creek woman with a crossbow Sunday has been charged with open murder. 59-year-old Joel Wagner was arraigned on Tuesday, April 4 and...
Apr 04, 2023 Photo of Joel Wagner provided by the Calhoun County Jail.
KDPS investigating fatal shooting near WMU Campus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- One person is dead following a fatal shooting near the campus of Western Michigan University on Tuesday, April 4. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, ...
Apr 04, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
MSP Officers read to children during 'March is Reading Month'
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Members of the Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw post celebrated 'March is Reading Month' by visiting several area schools to read books to dozens of children and promote...
Apr 03, 2023 Photo provided by the MSP Paw Paw post.
Battle Creek native serves aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt
SAN DIEGO, CA (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 3rd Class Logan Lally, from Battle Creek, MI, stands watch on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosev...
Apr 03, 2023 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo A. Torres
YWCA Kalamazoo to host annual men's breakfast in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- YWCA Kalamazoo is once again getting ready to host its annual Men's Breakfast. According to YWCA officials, the purpose of the breakfast is to engage men in the community...
Apr 03, 2023
Battle Creek Police investigating crossbow shooting death of 44-year-old woman
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old Battle Creek woman following a crossbow shooting incident on Sunday, April 2. Authorities say police r...
Apr 03, 2023
Man sentenced 54 months to 15 years for 2022 deadly hit-and-run of WMU student
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo man is on his way to prison for the death of a Western Michigan University student in 2022. Angel Hostiguin received a sentence on Monday of 54 months to 15 y...
Apr 03, 2023 Photo of Angel Hostiguin provided by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office.
Ascension Borgess Hospital named a top-50 cardiovascular hospital in U.S.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Ascension Borgess Hospital has been named one of the nation's 50 best cardiovascular hospitals by PINC AITM after an independent quality analysis. And Ascension Borgess H...
Apr 03, 2023 Photo courtesy Ascension Borgess Hospital.
Portage recycled art contest gives youth a chance to promote both creativity and recycling awareness
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) announces the inaugural Recycled Art Contest to promote recycling in Portage. Organizers say the contest is for all ages in the f...
Apr 02, 2023
Kzoo Parks opens registration for summer camps and programs
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Registration for Kzoo Parks summer camps and programs will open on Monday, April 3 for Kalamazoo city residents and on Monday, April 10 for non-residents. Registration wi...
Apr 02, 2023
