Author Archives: Jerry Malec
New event venue to occupy historical building in Kalamazoo thanks to "Match on Main" grant
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A new wedding and event center is coming to downtown Kalamazoo in the very near future. The City of Kalamazoo was recently awarded a $25,000 grant earlier from the Michig...
Dec 27, 2022 Photo provided by Treystar & Catalyst Development.
Co-leader of plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer sentenced to 16 year prison term
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The co-leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Adam Fox returned to federal court Tuesday, December 27 four mont...
Dec 27, 2022 Photo of Adam Fox provided by the Kent County Jail.
AUDIO: City officials aim to improve Metro Transit service for Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage City Officials say they are paying a great deal for Metro Transit Service and not getting much bang for the buck. The system is partially supported by a regional mi...
Dec 26, 2022
KDPS arrests suspect for armed home invasion and unlawful imprisonment
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded on Friday, December 23 to an apartment in the 1600 block of Nottingham Ave regarding a report of a hostage situat...
Dec 26, 2022 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
AUDIO: Covid relief money soon to benefit Kalamazoo community
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As the worst of the pandemic continues to fade in the rearview mirror, a good chunk of the Covid Relief money granted by the American Rescue Plan will finally begin to fl...
Dec 26, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Battle Creek man in serious condition after officer-involved shooting
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek man is in the hospital in serious condition, and two Battle Creek Police officers are on paid leave after the officers shot the man. The incident starte...
Dec 26, 2022
Snow Removal Emergency issued for City of Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage has issued a Snow Removal Emergency, restricting on-street parking beginning at midnight on Thursday, December 22. This restriction will remain in effec...
Dec 22, 2022
Interim principal of Portage Northern High School resigns
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Northern High School interim principal has resigned. The district announced on Wednesday, December 21 that interim principle Michael Huber resigned following an...
Dec 22, 2022 Photo from Portage Northern High School Facebook page.
Charges of open murder reauthorized for 16-year-old involved in shooting near Interfaith homes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The charge of open murder has been reauthorized for a 16-year-old Kalamazoo teenager. The Kalamazoo County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney issued a release on Thursday...
Dec 22, 2022 Rumble Press / CC
Blue Dolphin set to serve fee holiday meals for it's 44th year on Christmas
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Despite the winter storm that's predicted to pummel many areas across west Michigan, The Blue Dolphin restaurant in Kalamazoo is gearing up to serve free holiday meals fo...
Dec 22, 2022 Theo Crazzolara / CC
