Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Suspect sought in shooting that injured Kalamazoo man
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are searching for a suspect they believe shot and injured a man on Wednesday, March 23. Public Safety officials say a 19-year...
Mar 22, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
33 more housing units coming to Kalamazoo County via new condo development
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A new condominium development could be making it's way to Kalamazoo County in the near future. According to MLive, the condominium will hold 33 housing units and ...
Mar 22, 2023 Rendering provided by Comstock Township.
Kalamazoo City Commission to interview top candidates for city attorney job
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners are set to interview their top three candidates for the position of city attorney on Thursday, March 23. The interviews are following a publi...
Mar 22, 2023 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Washington D.C. man leads multiple police departments on high-speed chase in MI and IN
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Washington D.C. man is behind bars after leading police on a high-speed, two-state chase Tuesday evening, March 22. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's...
Mar 22, 2023
Nationally recognized youth motivational speaker to visit Paw Paw schools Thursday
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Nationally known motivational speaker and teen expert Gabe Salazar will deliver his message in three separate events in Paw Paw on Thursday, March 23 . The first is set for...
Mar 22, 2023
Kalamazoo looks to cut juvenile violence numbers in half for 2023
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Violent crime in Kalamazoo is trending down so far this year, but its still higher than it was before the pandemic. And because of this, the City Commission has made it a...
Mar 22, 2023 This chart tracks gun violence in the city over the past few years. (Photo/Image from John McNeill)
Wayland man in critical condition after Allegan County crash
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Wayland man is in critical condition after being trapped inside of his vehicle that went off the road and crashed in Allegan County. According to Allegan County Sh...
Mar 21, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Monthly tests to begin for Kalamazoo tornado sirens
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As spring gets underway, so does the possibility of severe weather. Along with Wednesday's statewide tornado siren drill, the Department of Pubic Safety will test Kalamaz...
Mar 21, 2023 Severe weather siren (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Michiganders encouraged to review insurance policies during Severe Weather Awareness Week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is encouraging all Michiganders to ensure that...
Mar 21, 2023
WMed to welcome more than 70 new resident physicians to Kalamazoo and Battle Creek following Match Day
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The newest cohort of resident physicians are on their way to Kalamazoo and Battle Creek this summer following a successful Match Day that saw the 10 residency programs at...
Mar 21, 2023
