Author Archives: Jim McKinney

Governor announces art contest for Michigan students K-12
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has announced an art contest for students K-12, that will provide the cover of the 2022 State of the State Address program. The theme for the contest is "Why...
Jim McKinney Jan 06, 2022 Governor Whitmer announces art contest for Michigan students (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Whitmer).

Dowagiac man injured in two vehicle accident In Cass County
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities are continuing to investigate a two-vehicle accident Wednesday. Deputies were called to M-62 near Kingsbury St. in LaGrange Township at around 1:30...
Jim McKinney Jan 05, 2022 (photo by John McNeil)

Cass county authorities execute search warrant, arrest three
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities executed a search warrant on Wednesday in Howard Township which netted drugs, supplies, firearms, and three suspects. Deputies entered a house on Z...
Jim McKinney Jan 05, 2022

St Joseph County traffic stop results in drug bust, arrest
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A routine traffic stop by St Joseph County Sheriff's deputies netted more than just a ticket for the driver. Deputies conducted a stop for multiple traffic violations in ...
Jim McKinney Jan 05, 2022 St Joseph County deputies confiscate drugs, money, during traffic stop, and arrest one suspect (photo courtesy of St Joseph County Sheriff's Dept.)

South Haven approves measure to close beaches and pier when adverse weather is present
SOUTH HAVEN MI (WKZO AM/FM) - South Haven city council members have approved a measure that will empower city officials to close its beaches and the pier during hazardous weather conditions. Violating...
Jim McKinney Jan 04, 2022 South Haven officials approve ordinance to allow city to close beaches/pier areas during bad weather Mandatory Credit: Tom Renner-South Haven Area Emergency Services (contributed photo)

New group, new name - Run Kalamazoo Run Camp is on for 2022
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Borgess Run Camp, absent for the last two years due to the pandemic, will resume activities in 2022 under new management...and a new name. A non-profit group, Run Kalam...
Jim McKinney Jan 04, 2022 Sheffield Tiger / CC

UPDATED - Two vehicle crash in Comstock Township claims one life, names released
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATE (1/3/22) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office has released the names of those involved with this crash. The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Wi...
Jim McKinney Jan 03, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil).

Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Airport officials urge passengers to check flight information
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials at the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport report that, despite the holiday break being over, flight delays and cancellations are continuing to be an iss...
Jim McKinney Jan 03, 2022 AZO officials urge passengers to check schedules regularly due to flight delays/cancellations

K Wings come back in dramatic fashion, defeat Tulsa 4-3 at Wings Event Center
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Fans were sent into the new year in style after they witnessed the Kalamazoo Wings (14-10) storm back against the Tulsa Oilers (14-10-0-1) to the tune of three goals in the...
Jim McKinney Jan 01, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
CADEAU ANNOUNCED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, 'VOICE OF THE K-WINGS'
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Thursday that Chris Cadeau has been named the team's new Director...
Jim McKinney Dec 30, 2021




