Author Archives: Jim McKinney

Otsego man arraigned on 30-count warrant including 1st degree CSC
ALLEGAN MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An Otsego man has been arraigned in an Allegan County court on charges stemming from charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. Ste...
Jim McKinney Nov 23, 2021 Otsego man arraigned on 30 charges, including 1st degree CSC (photo courtesy of Allegan Co Sheriff's Dept)

Pride flag removal in Three Rivers schools causing concern among parents
THREE RIVERS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A decision to remove pride flags from classrooms in the Three Rivers School District continues to prompt comments from parents, while district officials attempt to assur...
Jim McKinney Nov 23, 2021 lisamikulski / CC

Accident Tuesday morning in St Joseph County critically injures one
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - St Joseph County authorities continue to look into an accident Tuesday morning that critically injured a Three Rivers man. Deputies were called to the scene of a two- veh...
Jim McKinney Nov 23, 2021 Van/bicycle accident kills woman (Photo by John McNeil)

Battle Creek man killed in one-car accident near Galesburg
CHARLESTON TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) - A 31 year old Battle Creek man was killed Sunday morning in a one-car accident near Galesburg. Michigan State Police troopers were called to the scene of an accident...
Jim McKinney Nov 21, 2021

K Wings drop game in Ft Wayne Friday
FORT WAYNE, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings ( 5-4-0-0) offense stalled against the Fort Wayne Komets (7-2-1-0) in a 4-2 loss on Friday night at Allen County Memorial Coliseum. The first period w...
Jim McKinney Nov 20, 2021 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth

State motorists could see some relief in gas prices soon
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - State residents may soon have something to be thankful for, as experts are predicting that gas prices could be on the decline soon. Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com reports ...
Jim McKinney Nov 20, 2021 Michigan drivers could see drop in gas prices soon

Trial for former Kalamazoo pastor postponed until May of next year
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The trial of a former Kalamazoo pastor accused of sex crimes has been postponed until next year. A hearing held Thursday regarding Strick Strickland determined that the pro...
Jim McKinney Nov 20, 2021 Trial of former pastor moved to May of next year
(Mugshot courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Jail)

Proposed site for tiny house projects getting resistance from neighbors
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The proposed site for locating about 50 tiny houses to house homeless people in Kalamazoo is meeting with some resistance from neighbors. City officials said that the prope...
Jim McKinney Nov 20, 2021 Proposed location for tiny house project meeting with pushback from residents

MRA announces recall of marijuana products across Michigan
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a statement that several marijuana products sold in state dispensaries are being recalled. The agency said that products t...
Jim McKinney Nov 20, 2021 Tomas de Aquino / CC

Decatur man arrested on felony charges of poaching deer
PAW PAW MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A domestic violence complaint resulted in the arrest of a Van Buren County man for animal poaching. The Michigan State Police received a complaint in October regarding 33 yea...
Jim McKinney Nov 19, 2021 Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police




