Author Archives: Jim McKinney

Two arrests made in attempted murder incident on July 1st
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department announced Wednesday that they have arrested two suspects in connection with an attempted murder that occurred early Monday. A 44-y...
Jim McKinney Jul 03, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil)
Shots fired at Kik Pool; no injuries reported
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety is continuing its investigation into a shooting incident Wednesday evening at Kik Pool. Officers arrived at around 6:00 p.m. and discovered two fire...
Jim McKinney Jun 20, 2024

Saturday morning fire claims one life
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department says that a man died in a structure fire Saturday morning. Deputies were summoned to a report of an apartment fire at 658 Drake Ro...
Jim McKinney Jun 15, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil).

One dead in early morning accident in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety is continuing its investigation into a one-vehicle accident that killed a Kalamazoo man. Officers responded to the area of S Pitcher and Southtown S...
Jim McKinney Jun 15, 2024 Fatal accident in Kalamazoo remains under investigation
Suspect in May 30th shooting incident in Kalamazoo Township arrested, charged
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Township Police Department has announced the arrest and arraignment of a suspect wanted in a shooting incident on May 30th. Officers were summoned to an addre...
Jim McKinney Jun 07, 2024

KDPS seeks help locating missing teenager
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is seeking the public's assistance in locating a teenaged girl who was reported missing on Tuesday. 16 year old Xitlali "Ruby" Cru...
Jim McKinney Jun 05, 2024 KDPS seeking 16 year old Xitlali “Ruby” Cruz, who walked away from her home Tuesday morning (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety)

Hit-and-run accident in Cass County kills one; search for vehicle continues
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities are continuing their search for a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident Monday. Deputies were summoned after 6:30 am to the area of US 1...
Jim McKinney Jun 03, 2024

Kalamazoo shooting remains under investigation
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to search for a suspect in a Friday afternoon shooting incident. Officers responded around 4:30 p.m. to a report of a sh...
Jim McKinney May 03, 2024

K-WINGS CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH, FALL TO FUEL IN OT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (38-30-4-0) staged a two-goal comeback but ultimately fell to the Indy Fuel (39-25-6-2) at Indiana Farmers Coliseum Saturday, 3-2 in overtime. Despi...
Jim McKinney Apr 14, 2024 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
Kalamazoo wins season series finale at Iowa, heads to Indy in playoff position
CORALVILLE, IA (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (38-30-3-0) leaned on their leadership to defeat the Iowa Heartlanders (26-37-6-2) at Xtream Arena Friday, 5-1. Captain Chaz Reddekopp set a single-ga...
Jim McKinney Apr 13, 2024




