Author Archives: Jerry Malec

State Police investigating after Dowagiac man succumbs to injuries following motorcycle crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Dowagiac man succumbed to his injuries when he lost control and crashed his motorcycle early Monday morning, August 14. According to the Michigan State Police Nile...
Jerry Malec Aug 14, 2023 (Photo provided by MSP Niles Post)

Cass County Sheriff's deputies looking for vehicle that hit pedestrian, then left accident scene
HOWARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County Deputies are searching for a vehicle they say hit a pedestrian, then left the scene early Friday morning, August 11 in Howard Township. They say it happe...
Jerry Malec Aug 13, 2023 (photo by John McNeil)

No injuries reported after semi tractor-trailer explosion on southbound I-69 in Branch County
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were without a doubt some scary moments for one truck driver and some motorists traveling on southbound I-69 around 5:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon, August 12 near ...
Jerry Malec Aug 13, 2023 (Photo provided by the Michigan State Police Marshall Post)

AG Nessel reissues consumer alerts following severe weather
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While the severe weather may have come and gone for the time being, the State Attorney General's Office warns homeowners who may still need repairs from the last bout of sto...
Jerry Malec Aug 13, 2023 Fallen tree from storm damage. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).

Man drives vehicle into house, tries to flee and is arrested on multiple charges
MILTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A single-vehicle crash into a house turned into a foot chase and an arrest on Friday, August 11 say Cass County Deputies. So whoever was home at the time at about a ...
Jerry Malec Aug 13, 2023 (Photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office)

Five guns seized from four separate investigations in and around Kalamazoo last week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says five guns were confiscated across four unrelated investigations in Kalamazoo over the last week. The first one they say, was...
Jerry Malec Aug 13, 2023 (Photos provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)

2 injured as motorist fails to yield at stop sign/right-of-way
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A failure to yield at a stop sign caused a two-vehicle crash in Cass County injuring both a 63-year-old and a 90-year-old driver on Saturday. According to the ...
Jerry Malec Aug 13, 2023 (Photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office)

AUDIO: Family fighting seizure beachfront property by Kalamazoo County for over 60 years lose their case
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some members of a local family that has been fighting the seizure of their beachfront property by Kalamazoo County for over 60 years have lost their case. Probate Judge Cu...
John McNeill Aug 10, 2023 The property in dispute is only a small part of the total parcel, but the family had to be issued keys to the park to have access to the Cottage. That created liability issues for the County. (Map image provided by John McNeill)

"Not guilty" verdict for former Allegan County deputy involved in 2022 fatal high-speed crash
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former Allegan County deputy accused of hitting and killing a woman in a high-speed crash last year was found not guilty on Thursday, August 10. According to Allega...
Jerry Malec Aug 10, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC

All 16 arraignments completed in false elector prosecution, future court dates scheduled
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Attorney General's Office announced on Thursday, August 10 that 16 defendants have been arraigned in court for their alleged part in posing as "fake electors." ...
Jerry Malec Aug 10, 2023 Best Law




