Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Canada invokes 1977 treaty; federal government to intervene in Line #5 dispute
OTTAWA ONT CA (WKZO AM/FM) - A lawsuit brought by the state in connection with the Enbridge #5 Pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac may be derailed by Canada. Canadian officials report that they have i...
Oct 05, 2021 chellseeyy / CC
KDPS seeking three suspects in early Sunday break-in and sexual assault
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - KDPS authorities are continuing their investigation of the assault of a woman in her apartment near the WMU campus. The incident took place early on Sunday at an apartment ...
Oct 04, 2021 Suspects sought in Sunday morning assault/break-in (courtesy of City of Kalamazoo)
Galesburg shooting victim identified; MSP to conduct investigation
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police have taken over the investigation of the shooting incident in Galesburg early Monday morning. A sheriff's deputy responded to a call of an unknown...
Oct 04, 2021 Police at Galesburg Shell gas station - Brandon James WKZO
KPS to install air purifiers in school cafeterias
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public School officials say that air purifiers will be installed at the district's school cafeterias. The move is in response to parental concerns that not enough...
Oct 04, 2021
MDHHS announces increase in SNAP benefits for eligible state residents
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State residents who receive food assistance will see an increase in benefits starting this month. The state Department of Health and Human Services announced the change on Fr...
Oct 01, 2021
Nichols Rd project to enter new phase; portion of the road will be closed TFN
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Motorists who have been taking advantage of the lull in the Nichols Rd. project should be aware that things will kick back into gear starting Monday. The Kalamazoo County R...
Oct 01, 2021
Event to empower and energize Black women to be held in Kalamazoo on October 3rd
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This Sunday, a group of women from the Kalamazoo area will gather to discuss and come up with solutions to help overcome issues that Black women have to deal with. The "Pow...
Oct 01, 2021
Former WMU basketball coach Steve Hawkins now a Huskie
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Steve Hawkins was a mainstay on the WMU BB sideline for many years, and he has spent the last 18 months working on his first book, producing his podcast, and consulting- but ...
Oct 01, 2021 Former WMU BB coach Steve Hawkins named head coach at Portage Northern
New regulations regarding Michigan driver's licenses will benefit approximately 73 thousand drivers
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - New laws regarding suspension of drivers' licenses for non-driving offenses took effect Friday, with 73 thousand Michigan drivers expected to benefit from the changes. State ...
Oct 01, 2021
Allegan County rescinds mask mandate for students in K-6
ALLEGAN MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Allegan County is the latest to rescind the mandate regarding students in grades K-6 wearing masks. The decision follows Berrien County's, in removing the mask order. County...
Sep 30, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
