Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Kalamazoo Wings co-host 5th Annual "Fan Designed Jersey" contest
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings and Discover Kalamazoo are inviting fans to design a specialty jersey to be worn by the K-Wings at 6:00 p.m on Friday, Dec. 31, 2022 (New Years Eve) versus the Newf...
Jul 21, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
Two Kalamazoo Growlers named to 2022 All Star team
KALAMAZOO, MI - The 2022 Northwoods League All-Star roster has been announced. Two Growlers have been named to the 2022 All-Star team. Representing the Kalamazoo Growlers and Great Lakes Division will...
Jul 11, 2022 Two Kalamazoo Growlers named to 2022 Northwoods League All-Star squad (phot courtesy of Kalamazoo Growlers)
K-Wings extend agreement with NHL's Columbus and AHL's Cleveland teams
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings announced the team has renewed their affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, and American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters,...
Jun 23, 2022
Kalamazoo Wings organization nominated for four ECHL awards
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, have earned four award nominations at the 2021-22 league awards, as announc...
Jun 08, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
DNR raises hourly pay rate to attract seasonal workers
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The search for seasonal workers is well underway, and the state Department of Natural Resources has announced that it has increased the hourly pay rate for its 1300 seasonal ...
May 29, 2022 (Logo courtesy of Michigan DNR)
Great Lakes water levels expected to be lower this year
ANN ARBOR MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As summer moves closer and more people head to the Great Lakes to enjoy the water and beaches, they may discover that water levels are a wee bit lower than in previous year...
May 29, 2022 Water levels on the Great Lakes expected to be slightly lower this year (Logo courtesy of Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory)
KDPS arrests suspect in connection with stolen vehicle, pursuit
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety authorities continue to investigate an incident involving a stolen truck and pursuit that landed a 41-year-old Kalamazoo man in jail. ...
May 29, 2022
Candidates for Michigan governor meet in Traverse City for debate, agree that more guns in schools = safer schools
TRAVERSE CITY MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A debate held with several Republican candidates for Michigan governor featured a discussion prompted by the recent tragedy in Uvalde, TX. The six participants presente...
May 29, 2022 Five Republican candidates for governor meet in Traverse City for debate (logo courtesy of Michigan GOP)
EPA investigating possible solutions to PFAS contamination
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is looking into some plans that could result in a reduction in PFAS pollution. The proposed methods would operate...
May 15, 2022 DonkeyHotey / CC
Visitors to South Haven reminded of new ordinance regarding pier
SOUTH HAVEN MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Warm temperatures and sunshine have attracted people to the Lake Michigan shoreline once again, but South Haven city officials are reminding those who visit there of a ne...
May 15, 2022 South Haven officials remind visitors of new pier ordinance
