Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Teen killed in Cass County crash New Years Eve
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke and his deputies are investigating a fatal car crash that took place on Dailey Road near Pokagon Highway. The crash occurred on Satur...
Jan 01, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Additional judges on the way for Allegan and Kalamazoo Counties
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A new judge will join both Kalamazoo and Allegan counties. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill on Thursday, December which will create two new judge seats, one in Kal...
Dec 30, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
AUDIO: New technology on the way for Kalamazoo's wastewater utilities department
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- In 2023, the City of Kalamazoo's wastewater utilities department plans to try out a new technology that may not only save money, but limit the number of orange cones driv...
Dec 30, 2022
Kalamazoo man arrested in Holland after not paying for items at department store
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo man thought he could get away without paying for a few things at a Blain's Farm and Fleet store in Holland on Wednesday, December 28. As authorities will point ...
Dec 30, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Kalamazoo upping efforts to increase stock of affordable housing
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- 2023 will see continued efforts to increase the stock of affordable housing in Kalamazoo, and many say its the area's biggest problem. Kalamazoo County will lead the way,...
Dec 30, 2022
Sturgis police investigate shooting death at motel
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Sturgis police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a motel in Sturgis on Thursday. It happened around 6:05 p.m. at the Country Hearth Inn South Centerville...
Dec 30, 2022 Robert Nelson / CC
Kalamazoo city commissioner proposes more funding for home repairs and daycare
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners were asked at their last meeting if they had any ideas for next year's budget and Commissioner Quianna Decker had a couple. She suggested tha...
Dec 30, 2022 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Man arrested after threatening relative with a gun in Parchment
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call on Wednesday, December 28 where the victim reported she was threatened by a relative with a firearm....
Dec 29, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Single vehicle crash takes life of 65-year-old Cass County man
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police troopers from the Niles post are investigating a single vehicle crash that took the life of a Cass County Man on Wednesday, December 28. Authoriti...
Dec 29, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
January 1, 2023: Coakley out as KDPS chief, interim chief David Boysen in
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After being on administrative leave since August of this year following alleged harassment complaints from KDPS and city employees, former Kalamazoo Department of Public ...
Dec 29, 2022 Former Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police Chief Vernon Coakley. (Photo courtesy of KDPS).
