Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Stabenow, Gilchrist, Fuller to announce new mental health initiative Wednesday
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - US Senator Debbie Stabenow and Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist will be a part of a virtual press conference Wednesday that will announce a new transformational behavio...
Oct 12, 2021 Senator Stabenow / CC
Portage using grant to foster cleaner energy use
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Portage received a rebate through Consumers Energy in June to help reduce the carbon footprint in the state, and that funding has allowed the installation of the ...
Oct 11, 2021 Portage installing charging stands to improve cleaner energy use
AG Nessel joins group to stop USPS policy changes
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Attorney General Dana Nessel is one of 20 attorneys general across the country opposed to proposed changes in the business plan for the US Postal Service. The changes i...
Oct 11, 2021 Sam LaRussa / CC
Barry County cider mill ordered to cease-and desist production of cider
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State officials have issued a warning against drinking any cider products made at Bowen Mills in Middleville. The State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development stated...
Oct 08, 2021 Cider mill in Middleville ordered to cease-and desist operations
Two vehicle accident in Cass County injures two
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities continue to investigate a two-vehicle accident that occurred Friday morning. Deputies responded at around 9:30 to the report of an accident at the ...
Oct 08, 2021 Accident in Cass County under investigation (photo courtesy of Cass County Sheriff's Dept)
UPDATE: Sheriff's Dept. investigation indicates no threat to public; cannot substantiate claim
UPDATE: KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department has conducted an investigation into Wednesday's incident, and has determined that there is no threat to the public. Author...
Oct 06, 2021 (Photo by John McNeil)
MSP execute search warrant; suspect facing numerous additional charges
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police troopers executed a search warrant at a Pavilion Township residence Wednesday morning...and discovered evidence of alleged animal cruelty. Authorities f...
Oct 06, 2021 Suspect in custody after Wed morning search warrant
KDPS clearing Ampersee homeless encampment
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers began closing the homeless encampment on Ampersee St. early Wednesday. Several cars and officers entered the site and began t...
Oct 06, 2021 KDPS clearing Ampersee homeless encampment
K Wings announce two jersey retirements and first-of-its-kind colored ice event
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings made several big announcements at a press conference on Tuesday, October 5th, including two jersey retirements and a first-ever event. Director of Publi...
Oct 05, 2021 Kalamazoo Wings General Manager Toni Will
Secure MI Vote group to begin collecting signatures
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Those in favor of an effort to change several voting laws in Michigan will begin to collect signatures soon. The Secure MI Vote group received approval from the State Board o...
Oct 05, 2021 Jonathan Rolande / CC
