Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Kalamazoo City Attorney candidate James Porter withdraws from consideration
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After being selected as the number one Kalamazoo City Attorney Candidate, James Porter is withdrawing his name from consideration for the position. According to a news re...
Jan 10, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
UPDATE: Statewide 911 network issues now resolved
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority is reporting that the statewide 911 network issues have been resolved as of 5:01 p.m. A cause of what led to the disr...
Jan 10, 2023
Future windfall from state alcohol sales to go to local treatment agencies and services
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Local Governmental units will be getting a windfall from the state, thanks to alcohol sales. That windfall is set to come from a new state bill that will increase the sha...
Jan 10, 2023 Simon_sees / CC
Kalamazoo residents encouraged to take a "Day On" to celebrate life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Kalamazoo is encouraging residents to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking part in the annual Community-Wide Day of Service on M...
Jan 09, 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. (Image via City of Kalamazoo).
AAA: Drivers should make a habit of moving over for all vehicles on the roadside
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Most people make New Year's resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, or stop a bad habit. AAA is hoping Michiganders will make it their resolution to improve road safety...
Jan 09, 2023
City of Springfield to hold strategic planning workshop
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Springfield City Council, City staff and its strategic planning consultant are set to gather for a Strategic Planning Workshop on Tuesday, January 24. The w...
Jan 09, 2023
Housing developments spur in Kalamazoo County thanks to new county tax
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- More than $100 million dollars worth of homes are in the planning stages, being built or rehabilitated in Kalamazoo County, all thanks to millions in new tax dollars. Acc...
Jan 09, 2023 Renderings of projects receiving funding with Kalamazoo County's new housing millage (courtesy of Kalamazoo County)
Well known Kalamazoo restaurant to close after a half century in business
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A downtown Kalamazoo staple closing it's doors after 50 years in business. Theo & Stacy's, located at 234 West Michigan Avenue near North Church Street, announced in ...
Jan 09, 2023 Image from Theo & Stacys Facebook page.
MSP and CVSA work together to increase human trafficking awareness
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, or CVSA, are partnering to educate Michiganders during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Acc...
Jan 09, 2023 Michigan State Police - File photo
Lindsey opens Senate office, ready to serve 17th District
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Senator Jonathan Lindsey announced on Friday, January 6 that his Lansing office is now open to serve those residing in the 17th Senate District. "I am honored and ble...
Jan 08, 2023 sugarfrizz / CC
