Author Archives: Jim McKinney

K Wings drop 2-1 verdict to Cincinnati on Education Day
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings (0-2-0-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, weren't able to overcome a late shorthanded goal by the Cincinnati Cyclones (...
Jim McKinney Oct 26, 2022 K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0 in Cincinnati

Vehicle-pedestrian accident injures one in St. Joseph County
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - St. Joseph County authorities are continuing their investigation into a vehicle-pedestrian accident Monday morning that injured one person. Deputies were summoned to Fawn...
Jim McKinney Oct 24, 2022

Sunday morning accident in Oshtemo critically injures one, seriously injures another
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate an accident early Sunday morning that injured two people. Deputies responded at around 3:30 am to the rep...
Jim McKinney Oct 23, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil)
K Wings drop season opener to Indy
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (0-1-0-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, ran into a red hot Indy Fuel (2-0-0-0) power play unit and lost t...
Jim McKinney Oct 23, 2022

Michigan judge rules election manual invalid
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Michigan judge has stated that state election officials cannot use a manual that outlines the rights and duties of election challengers and poll watchers. Court of Claims J...
Jim McKinney Oct 23, 2022 Rumble Press / CC

Garage fire in Kalamazoo under investigation
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A garage fire in Kalamazoo remains under investigation by the Department of Public Safety. Officers were summoned to a residence on E Vine St, and found a detached garage f...
Jim McKinney Oct 23, 2022

Cass County man drowns in accident at Belas Lake
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities are continuing their investigation into an accidental drowning Friday morning. Deputies were called to Belas Lake in Penn Township after 7 am, and ...
Jim McKinney Oct 23, 2022

Kalamazoo business owner sued over racial slur
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo business owner is being investigated for using a racial slur against a man via voicemail. WWMT TV 3 News is reporting that Ryan Racine, owner of Rushmore Auto B...
Jim McKinney Oct 23, 2022 Woman arraigned on charges of embezzlement from Hartford casino

Kalamazoo theatre icon James Carver passes away at age 90
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tributes are pouring in for James Carver, after word of his passing appeared on social media via his family. Carver, 90, joined the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre in 1958, beginni...
Jim McKinney Sep 25, 2022 Kalamazoo theatre icon James Carver passes away at age 90 (photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre)

Ford Motor Company applies for patent for power station on roof rack of vehicles
DEARBORN MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Ford Motor Company has applied for a patent on a device that could make camping and tailgating easier when it comes to having a power source. The device would be placed ...
Jim McKinney Sep 25, 2022 J K Thorne




