Author Archives: Jim McKinney
InterAct of Michigan to close after 30 years; ISK to take over programs
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After 30 years of service to those who needed mental health and substance abuse services, InterAct of Michigan is transitioning its programs over to Integrated Services of ...
Sep 21, 2021 InterAct to close after 30+ years; programs to transition to ISK (logo courtesy of InterAct)
Trial in case of attempted kidnapping of Governor Whitmer postponed to March
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A federal judge has set a March 8, 2022 trial date for five men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The new date was set after defense attorneys f...
Sep 21, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
WMU head football coach tests positive for COVID
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan football head coach Tim Lester has tested positive for COVID. In a statement, Lester had experienced some mild symptoms on Sunday, and that since he has be...
Sep 21, 2021
Food shortages causing issues at two West Michigan school districts
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Shortages abound in many areas as a result of the pandemic, with two West Michigan school districts reporting issues with food supplies. The Mattawan Consolidated and Battl...
Sep 20, 2021 woodleywonderworks / CC
Southwest Michigan Miracle League opens season at new complex
SCHOOLCRAFT MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An area Little League that provides an opportunity for children with disabilities to play the national pastime opened up its season Saturday at a brand new field. The Sou...
Sep 20, 2021 SW Michigan Miracle League begins season at new field (logo courtesy of SM Mi Miracle League)
Michigan State Police asks public for help in locating indecent exposure suspect
WAYLAND MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in connection to two incidents of indecent exposure. Troopers were called to the Yankee Sprin...
Sep 07, 2021 Michigan State Police looking for suspect in two indecent exposure cases
Allegan County authorities identify drowning victim
ALLEGAN MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Allegan County authorities have released the name of the man who drowned Saturday at Saugatuck Dunes State Park. 30-year-old Ryan Harms of Peoria, Illinois, had been in Lake ...
Sep 07, 2021
Unsettled weather could be in store for West Michigan on Tuesday
GRAND RAPIDS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday morning saw the dawn of a nice, sunny day...but forecasters advise area residents to keep their guard up, as unsettled weather could be on the horizon. Atmospher...
Sep 07, 2021 Eje Gustafsson / CC
Historic preservation grant announced for Great Lakes communities
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has announced the awarding of a grant to help preserve historic building located along the Great Lakes. The 750 thousand dollar revitalization grant will all...
Sep 07, 2021 (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Kellogg's to cut jobs by the second half of 2023
BATTLE CREEK MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kellogg Company has announced plans to eliminate more than 200 jobs over the next two years. The Battle Creek-based firm stated that the job reductions would involve...
Sep 03, 2021 Mikey / CC
