Author Archives: Jim McKinney
K Wings drop second straight to Iowa Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two quick goals by the Iowa Heartlanders (20-23-6-1) in the first period set the tone in this one, as the Kalamazoo Wings (24-21-0-0) couldn't regain control the rest of t...
Feb 20, 2022
SNAP recipients will continue to get additional funding through February
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has announced that all families in Michigan who qualify for food assistance will continue to receive additional benefits through the end of the month. Those ...
Feb 17, 2022
Decatur man sentenced to prison and lifetime loss of hunting license
PAW PAW MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 33 year old Decatur man has been sentenced to prison and given a lifetime ban from hunting in Michigan for a deer poaching incident last October. Justin Ernst pleaded guilt...
Feb 17, 2022 Woman arraigned on charges of embezzlement from Hartford casino
$1.1 billion investment for Great Lakes announced Thursday
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - US Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced Thursday the single largest investment in the Great Lakes. The $1.1 billion investment in the Great Lakes Restoration...
Feb 17, 2022 Michigan's US Senators announce billion dollar investment plan for Great Lakes
Study from Canadian firm says Line 5 alternatives are available
TORONTO ONT CA (WKZO AM/FM) - A study conducted regarding the controversial Enbridge Line #5 has indicated that there are other options available to meet Canada's energy needs if the pipeline were shu...
Feb 17, 2022 daveynin / CC
Strong second period by Ft Wayne results in K Wings' loss
FT WAYNE IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (24-19-0-0) ran into a buzzsaw second period and lost to the Fort Wayne Komets (23-16-5-1) at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, 6-3. The K...
Feb 17, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
Kalamazoo Parks holding a Winter Scavenger Hunt
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo Parks Department is inviting residents to participate in a scavenger hunt through the city's parks. The event, called the Winter Family Scavenger Hunt...
Feb 16, 2022
City of Otsego seeking special assessment tax; some residents are voicing opposition
OTSEGO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A proposed tax increase in Otsego is meeting with resistance from some city residents. City Manager Aaron Mitchell told WKZO news that the city has sought the public's input o...
Feb 16, 2022
Kalamazoo County to offer in-person trials again
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After being sidelined by the pandemic, Kalamazoo County is preparing to resume jury trials...but not without a caveat regarding expediency. Court officials emphasize that t...
Feb 16, 2022 Chris Potter / CC
KPS to offer virtual learning option in upcoming school year
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools officials have announced that the district will once again offer parents the option of virtual learning for the next school year. KPS has been the ...
Feb 16, 2022
