Author Archives: Jerry Malec
AUDIO: New mental health coordinator joins Portage Public Schools
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A new Mental Health Coordinator has joined the ranks at the Portage Public Schools District to support both students and staff. Marianne Joynt began her new role as Mental ...
Dec 16, 2022 Photo of Marianne Joynt provided by the Portage Public Schools District.
Students in WMU's cold case program gain national recognition
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- WMU's hot new Cold Case Program, which has received quite a bit of national attention, got the spotlight at the university's most recent Meeting of the Board of Trustees....
Dec 16, 2022 Known as the "Scooby Doo Crew," students with WMU's Cold Case Program help law enforcement agencies crack unsolved crimes by researching case files all the way to attending MSP Homicide School. (Photo provided by John McNeill)
AUDIO: WMU Board of Trustees approve honorary degree for Congressman Upton
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The WMU Board of Trustees has voted to give Congressman Fred Upton, who will be retiring in a few weeks, an honorary degree. The board met on the matter at the university...
Dec 16, 2022 WMU Board of Trustees approve of awarding Congressman Fred Upton an honorary degree at their meeting on Thursday, December 15. (Photo provided by John McNeill)
"Suspicious" man possessing Heroin arrested inside Centreville apartment complex
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- St. Joseph County deputies have arrested a man they called suspicious wondering in an apartment complex with Heroin on his person. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite reports his d...
Dec 15, 2022
Michigan to receive nearly $1.7 million as part of USDA investment in rural infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- The state of Michigan has received a total of nearly $1.7 million in grants through the Rural Energy for American Program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom...
Dec 15, 2022 USDA logo
Michigan Lottery warns public to be aware of prize scams
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. Officials stress that the Michigan Lottery processes ...
Dec 15, 2022 Photo provided by the Michigan Lottery.
Police searching for Kalamazoo County woman last seen by family on December 5
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The search continues for a missing Kalamazoo County woman. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that 35-year-old Heather Kelly was last seen five days ago on Monday, ...
Dec 15, 2022
DIFS helps Michiganders navigate holiday mishaps
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As 2022 comes to a close, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is recommending Michiganders review their insurance policies and other importan...
Dec 15, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Upton to possibly receive honorary degree from WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University is considering awarding an honorary degree to Congressman Fred Upton of St. Joseph. The university's Board of Trustees is set to hold a meetin...
Dec 14, 2022 (Photo courtesy of fredupton.com)
Sudden resignation of Kalamazoo Public School's superintendent leaves many with questions
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The sudden resignation of Kalamazoo Public School Superintendent Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri is raising questions among many on why she left. Raichoudhuri signed on as KPS Supe...
Dec 14, 2022 Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Rita Raichoudhuri (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
