Author Archives: Jim McKinney
K Wings take early lead, give up four straight goals in loss Sunday to Toledo
TOLEDO OH (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (34-30-1-0) dominated the first half against Toledo (45-17-1-2), but four straight goals by the Walleye propelled the Central Division champions to a 4-1 v...
Apr 04, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
MDHHS calls for proposals to reduce juvenile system disparities
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state Department of Health and Human Services is requesting proposals that would help reduce the amount of ethnic and racial disparities in the juvenile justice system in...
Apr 03, 2022 MDHHS calls for proposals to address ethnic/racial disparities in juvenile justice system (logo courtesy of Mich. Dept./Health and Human Services)
First Crossroads Mall Easter Egg Hunt set for Sunday, April 10th
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Organizers of the first Crossroads Mall Easter Egg hunt say that the event will hopefully be the first of many family-oriented activities at the mall. The event is set for Su...
Apr 03, 2022
Jury deliberations resume Monday in Whitmer kidnapping trial
GRAND RAPIDS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A jury will resume deliberations Monday in the case of four men accused of planning to kidnap Governor Whitmer. Closing arguments were heard Friday, and about 20 minutes...
Apr 03, 2022 Chris Potter / CC
Suspects facing charges in Battle Creek vandalism incident at Lakeview Square Mall
BATTLE CREEK MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Charges are pending for three individuals accused of firing BB guns at several vehicles in the Lakeview Square Mall parking lot in Battle Creek. Battle Creek police auth...
Apr 03, 2022
Portage announces bike rental program for 2022
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Portage has begun its bike rental program for 2022. The city Parks and Recreation department announced that the Bike Portage Bike Share Rental program will operat...
Apr 03, 2022 Kids Fix-It! Bike Workshop & Ride to take place Saturday, April 23, at Celery Flats
New learning center planned for downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A state education organization has announced plans to locate an extended learning center in downtown Kalamazoo. The Michigan AfterSchool Association center is expected to o...
Apr 03, 2022 State education group will open new learning center in Kalamazoo (logo courtesy of Michigan AfterSchool Association)
K Wings continue playoff push, defeat rival Ft Wayne 4-2 Saturday night
FT WAYNE IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (34-29-1-0) took it to the Fort Wayne Komets (36-22-6-1) from the very start, Matheson Iacopelli stayed red hot and Justin Taylor made history in the 4-2...
Apr 03, 2022
K Wings pick up win in OT, move into playoff spot in the division
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (33-29-1-0) scored three in the second period to overcome a 2-0 deficit, and beat the Iowa Heartlanders (27-27-8-1) in overtime on Wednesday at Wings E...
Mar 31, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
K Wings rev up the power play, defeat the Fuel Sunday on the road
INDIANAPOLIS IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (32-29-1-0) went off on the power play in the second period, to complete the come from behind victory over the Indy Fuel (27-30-2-3) Sunday at Indian...
Mar 28, 2022 K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0 in Cincinnati
