Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Portage man who was babysitting 18-month-old boy now charged with his death
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Portage man has been charged with the murder of a toddler from December 2022. 29-year-old Brandon Bryce Sullivan was arraigned and charged with Felony Murder and Child Ab...
Mar 28, 2023 Best Law
Kalamazoo County's history going from original books to digital documents
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County's official history is now being updated to digital. At least its history since the pioneers moved into the area. Clerk Registrar Meredith Place says she ...
Mar 28, 2023 Some of the old books are show signs of wear as a crew from U.S. Imaging worked to scan the County's oldest records into a digital format. (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Pedestrian injured when struck by pick-up in Cass County
PORTER TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cass County deputies are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a pick-up truck Monday, March 27 around 6:30 a.m. at US-12 and Robbins Lake Road in Porter T...
Mar 27, 2023 Cass County Sheriff Cruiser. (Photo by John McNeill).
MDOT: I-196 Business Loop repairs start April 3 in South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is getting ready to repair and repave 5 miles of the I-196 Business Loop (BL) from 15th Avenue to 73rd Street in South ...
Mar 27, 2023 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).
State Police planning 'Purses with a Purpose' campaign
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw post is getting set to bring attention Sexual Assault Awareness month in April with it's "Purses with Purpose" campaign. For the mon...
Mar 26, 2023
Portage Parks & Recreation reminds dog owners to keep them leashed while visiting parks
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage Parks & Recreation office is reminding those who come to parks with their dogs that they need to be on a leash at all times. The reminder comes from...
Mar 26, 2023 Photo provided by City of Portage Parks & Recreation.
Draft of Stuart Neighborhood plan available for review and comment
KALAMZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, neighborhood planning in Kalamazoo's Stuart Neighborhood is nearing the finish line. And city officials say that a draft nei...
Mar 26, 2023
Curbside yard waste pickup starts week of April 3 for Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Battle Creek is getting ready to start curbside yard waste pickup on the week of Monday, April 3. Residents can expect the yard waste pickup season to last...
Mar 26, 2023 City of Battle Creek logo
Get rid of old and unwanted electronics at recycling event Wednesday, March 29
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- DeNooyer Chevrolet and DeNooyer Ford are teaming up once again with Shupan Asset Management to host an Electronics Recycling Event on Wednesday, March 29. Organizers say ...
Mar 26, 2023 Katherine Johnson / CC
Gov. Whitmer recognizes Michigan's Medal of Honor recipients on Saturday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer recognized Michigan's recipients of the Medal of Honor on National Medal of Honor Day on Saturday, March 25. "On Medal of Honor Day, we come toget...
Mar 26, 2023 Image from DAV Facebook page.
