Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Area residents advised to take measures to protect against thieves
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Area residents are reminded that, in addition to so-called "porch pirates" that roam looking for packages to steal, there are other situations to beware of during the holid...
Dec 09, 2021 Scott Davidson / CC
Kalamazoo County school districts mull continuation mask mandate
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County school districts are considering an extension of the current mask mandate after it expires this month. Even though that mandate ends on December 17th, seve...
Dec 09, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
State GOP lawmakers propose bill to fight increase in COVID in Michigan
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Republican lawmakers have introduced a plan to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state. The bill, which amounts to 1.2 billion dollars, would provide funding for rec...
Dec 09, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Kalamazoo County Commission preparing to open portal for attainable housing projects
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners is preparing to open an internet site in connection with funds to assist in the crisis involving attainable housing in the area....
Dec 09, 2021
Walmart location on 9th Street in Kalamazoo to close temporarily for deep cleaning
BENTONVILLE AK (WKZO AM/FM) - Walmart officials have announced that the location at 501 9th Street in Oshtemo will be closing on Tuesday at 2 pm "as part of a company-initiated program to allow third ...
Dec 07, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Kalamazoo County Prosecutor urges state lawmakers to act on gun safety bill
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Gettings is urging state lawmakers to re-consider a bill regarding the safe storage of weapons in the wake of the Oxford schools tragedy. G...
Dec 07, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Son of Kalamazoo residents indicted on felony charges in Ilinois
CHICAGO IL (WKZO AM/FM) - The 38 year old son of two prominent Kalamazoo citizens has been indicted on charges that he secretly videotaped his family's nanny and her friend. Michael Johnston, the son ...
Dec 07, 2021 Woman arraigned on charges of embezzlement from Hartford casino
Refunds for Michigan drivers will be sent out in 2022
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The anticipated refund for Michigan drivers via the state's Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) will become a reality next year. The organization announced that it will re...
Dec 07, 2021 MCCA will refund $400 per vehicle to Michigan residents in 2022 (logo courtesy of the MCCA)
Kalamazoo unable to capitalize on opportunities in loss to Utah
SALT LAKE CITY UT (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (10-6-0-0) were shut out by the Utah Grizzlies (11-7-1-0) in a 4-0 loss at Maverik Center on Monday night. The Grizzlies opened the scoring 9:13 in...
Dec 07, 2021
Michigan State Police investigating fatal accident Saturday night in Van Buren County
PAW PAW MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police are continuing to investigate an accident Saturday night that claimed the life of a Kalamazoo man. Troopers responded to the report of a rollover ac...
Dec 06, 2021
