Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Bike Portage bike share rental program opens for season on Saturday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Starting Saturday April 1, Portage Parks & Recreation will open the Bike Portage bike share program for the 2023 season. The program will make available ten step-throug...
Mar 29, 2023
A pair of kitchen fires quickly extinguished by Kalamazoo firefighters Wednesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers quickly extinguished a pair of kitchen fires Wednesday. Authorities say officers got the first call just before 12:00 p.m. ...
Mar 29, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety graphic (courtesy of KDPS)
Hartford city employee arrested after alleged cocaine sales
HARTFORD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Hartford city employee has been arrested for allegedly selling cocaine. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Justin Ryan was arrested on Wedne...
Mar 29, 2023 Justin Ryan mug shot provided by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office.
Judge rules man charged with 2021 Kalamazoo-area arson, robbery and murder to stand trial
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man accused of intentionally setting a fire during a Kalamazoo-area robbery that lead to the death of another man is set to face a jury trial. 51-year-old Andrew John M...
Mar 29, 2023 Best Law
"One Earth, One Chance" Earth Day event lead by grassroots activist April 22
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Grassroots activist David Radcliff of the Virginia-based New Community Project is set to lead a workshop and discussion this Earth Day on environmental sustainability and...
Mar 28, 2023 NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
Construction on Sprinkle Road to begin April 3
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A portion of Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo County is getting ready to get a facelift. The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County announced on Tuesday, March 28 that crews will ...
Mar 28, 2023 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County logo
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety to collect feedback with Axon's My90 tool
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Authorities in Kalamazoo are launching a new survey program they say will help them better serve the community. It's called My90 and Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety...
Mar 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Congressman Huizenga comments on Nashville shooting during Monday telephone town hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga of Michigan's 4th Congressional District held a telephone town hall on Monday, March 27 to provide an update and answer questions fro...
Mar 28, 2023 Congressman Bill Huizenga (courtesy U.S. House)
God's Kitchen of Michigan and Broncos Kitchen to co-host a free Easter dinner on April 6
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- God's Kitchen of Michigan and Broncos Kitchen will co-host a free Easter dinner from 5 to 6 pm on Thursday, April 6 at their Wesley Foundation meal site, 2350 Ring Road N...
Mar 28, 2023
Michigan Department of Treasury: Applicants wanted for home heating credit
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michiganders needing help with their energy bills can now apply for the Home Heating Credit, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Officials say that low-income...
Mar 28, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
