Author Archives: Jim McKinney

SWET West team members make arrests in Hartford, Watervliet
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A search warrant executed in Hartford by Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) West detectives led to an arrest, and pointed to another situation in Watervliet that resulted in ...
Jim McKinney Apr 11, 2024 SWET members execute search warrants in two locations, with two arrests.

K Wings dominate Iowa, stay in playoff mix with 6-2 win
CORALVILLE, IA (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (37-30-3-0) struck early and often to move back into playoff position by defeating the Iowa Heartlanders (26-36-6-2) at Xtream Arena Wednesday, 6-2. F...
Jim McKinney Apr 11, 2024 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
K Wings drop final home game to Komets, set 4th highest attendance record
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (36-30-3-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, staged a second period comeback but ultimately fell to the Fort Wa...
Jim McKinney Apr 08, 2024

K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0, hold onto last playoff spot
CINCINNATI, OH - The Kalamazoo Wings (36-27-3-0) used strong special teams play and perfect goaltending to defeat the Cincinnati Cyclones (29-32-6-0) at Heritage Bank Center Wednesday, 3-0. Goaltender...
Jim McKinney Apr 04, 2024 K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0 in Cincinnati

Single vehicle accident in Barry County kills one
HASTINGS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Barry County authorities are continuing their investigation into a one vehicle accident Monday that killed one person. Deputies were summoned to Devine Rd near Thornapple La...
Jim McKinney Apr 01, 2024 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
K Wings fall to Ft Wayne 5-2, but remain in playoff hunt
FORT WAYNE, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (35-27-3-0) battled back twice but ultimately fell to the Fort Wayne Komets (33-27-3-3) at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Saturday, 5-2. Goaltende...
Jim McKinney Apr 01, 2024
K Wings dominate Cyclones, maintain hold on playoff position
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (35-26-3-0) used stellar goaltending and four multi-point performances to defeat the Cincinnati Cyclones (28-31-6-0) in front of a sellout crowd (5,086...
Jim McKinney Mar 30, 2024

K Wings fall on road to Indy Fuel, 3-2, but remain in playoff spot
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (34-26-3-0) battled throughout but were not able to score a late equalizer and fell to the Indy Fuel (35-23-5-1) at Indiana Farmers Coliseum Sunday,...
Jim McKinney Mar 25, 2024 K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0 in Cincinnati

K Wings prevail in OT, move into the last playoff spot
CINCINNATI, OH (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (34-25-3-0) marched forward Saturday with three points from Erik Bradford and Brad Morrison to down the Cincinnati Cyclones (27-30-6-0) at Heritage Ba...
Jim McKinney Mar 24, 2024 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth

Kalamazoo knocks off Wheeling in key Central Division clash on road
WHEELING, WV (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (33-25-3-0) used perfect penalty killing, 31 Hunter Vorva saves, and a clutch Erik Bradford third period goal to defeat the Wheeling Nailers (34-26-2-1)...
Jim McKinney Mar 23, 2024 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth




