Author Archives: Jerry Malec
KDPS officers on the lookout for commendable kids
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will soon be on the lookout for kids, commendable kids that is. According to a KDPS Facebook post, the Community P...
Mar 07, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
Consumers Energy Foundation to award $50,000 for small towns in Put Your Town on the Map competition
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is calling for entries in it's annual Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition which is set to provide a total of $50,000 dollars in fundi...
Mar 07, 2023
2023 Kalamazoo Home & Garden Expo begins on Friday, March 10
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The 2023 Kalamazoo Home & Garden Expo is right around the corner and it begins on Friday, March 10. The annual three-day event, which is produced by the Home Builders...
Mar 07, 2023
79% of Michigan residents plan to travel in 2023 says AAA
DEARBORNE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Travel bookings for 2023 are off to a very strong start according to a new survey from AAA of Michigan. The Auto Club Group says more than a quarter of Michiganders alone...
Mar 07, 2023
New events on the way for visitors to South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Those visiting the city of South Haven will have some new events to look forward to in the coming months. The South Haven City council approved several new public event...
Mar 07, 2023 David Wiley / CC
Kalamazoo City Commission declares March as climate emergency month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners approved a proclamation to designate March 2023 as climate emergency month. Commissioners unanimously approved the measure to begin their reg...
Mar 07, 2023 photo courtesy of John McNeill
Fugitive arrested after hours-long standoff in Sturgis
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An hours-long standoff in St. Joseph County has ended with the arrest of a fugitive wanted on felony warrants. According to Michigan State Police, officers tracked the suspe...
Mar 07, 2023 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
2023 Portage Farmers Market seeking vendor applicants for upcoming season
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Calling all farmers market vendors. Organizers of the 2023 Portage Farmers Market are putting out the call now for vendors interested in being a part of this year's event t...
Mar 06, 2023 Gemma Billings / CC
Breakfast and lunch costs waived for Portage Public Schools students who qualify
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage Public Schools are now set to provide free breakfast and lunch for more of it's students according to a news release from the district on Tuesday, March 6. Official...
Mar 06, 2023 Portage Public Schools logo courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
Saturday hike set to explore and honor Chief Noonday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An event is planned to honor Native American Heritage this coming weekend. The Chief Noonday Chapter is sponsoring a hike that will culminate in a visit to Chief Noonday'...
Mar 06, 2023
