Author Archives: Jim McKinney
K-Wings announce Bootland accepts assistant head coaching job in AHL
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Thursday that Nick Bootland, former director of hockey operations and head co...
Aug 11, 2022 K Wings head coach Nick Bootland to become assistant head coach at AHL Hershey Bears (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Wings)
Perseid Meteor Shower returns to West Michigan skies; a "Super Moon" might interfere
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The annual Perseid meteor shower is once again making an appearance in West Michigan skies...but another astronomical event may dim the viewing of the meteors. The fourth a...
Aug 09, 2022 KillamarshianUK / CC
WMU football team welcomes Beautiful Lives Project to Seelye Center
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The WMU football team hosted the Beautiful Lives Project Monday, as 60 adults with disabilities joined the Broncos to learn some basic football skills. The Project, which w...
Aug 09, 2022
Fire destroys structure on Miller Rd., investigation continuing
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An early morning fire Tuesday on Kalamazoo's south side resulted in Miller Road being shut down for an extended period, and the total loss of the structure. Kalamazoo Depar...
Aug 09, 2022
Woman killed in car-pedestrian accident; suspect in custody
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A car-pedestrian accident Tuesday afternoon has resulted in the death of a 65-year-old woman. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department was summoned to the Wal-Mart on 9th ...
Aug 09, 2022
Cass County accident injures one, remains under investigation
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities continue to look into an one-vehicle accident that occurred early Monday morning. Deputies were called to Grange St. in Mason Township, and found t...
Aug 08, 2022 South Bend woman injured in early morning accident Monday (photo courtesy of Cass County Sheriff's Dept.)
Portage authorities search for missing 77 year old man
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The public is being asked for help in locating a 77 year old Portage man. Public Safety officials say that Billy Brown apparently drove away from his home Sunday afternoon. B...
Aug 08, 2022 Accident in Portage Tuesday seriously injures Kalamazoo man (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Family Health Center announces improved and expanded "Back To School Bash"
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Family Health Center is set to hold a bigger and better Back To School bash this week. Denise Crawford, president of the Center, says that more rides and more giveaways...
Aug 07, 2022 (logo courtesy of the Family Health Center)
Two road projects in Portage prepare for completion
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The final paving project on Romence Rd between Angling Rd. and Oakland Dr. is set to commence at 6 am, Monday, August 8th. During the repaving, only the eastbound lane will b...
Aug 07, 2022
Can Do Kalamazoo reaches fundraising goal
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Can-Do Kalamazoo patronicity fundraiser has met its goal of $50,000. A spokesperson for the organization said in a press release Saturday that since the goal was reache...
Aug 07, 2022 CDK reaches fundraising goal
