Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Holland man killed in one vehicle accident in Richland
PAW PAW MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police authorities continue to look into an accident Thursday that killed a Holland man. The initial investigation showed that a pickup pulling a motor home ea...
Aug 06, 2021 Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police
NWS changes alert system for Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The National Weather Service has announced a change to how they issue a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The NWS stated in a release that a warning will now also contain infor...
Aug 05, 2021 Thomas Bresson / CC
WMU will now require masks in all buildings/facilities
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University announced Wednesday that it will require everyone in its facilities and buildings to wear a mask. The decision includes those who have been vacc...
Aug 05, 2021
Former Kalamazoo Mayor endorses current mayor in upcoming election
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell announced Thursday that he is officially endorsing current Mayor David Anderson for re-election. Hopewell, who served as mayor for 12 ...
Aug 05, 2021 Former Kalamazoo mayor endorses current mayor for re-election (logo courtesy of Anderson for Mayor campaign)
Mother and son seeking input for ArtPrize project
GRAND RAPIDS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A mother and son are giving people a chance to participate in ArtPrize 2021. WOOD TV 8 is reporting that Monica Pritchard and Christian Reichle are holding interviews th...
Aug 02, 2021 Mother and son looking for participants in ArtPrize 2021 project.
DNR rules regarding dangerous water conditions clarified
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An order regarding the restriction of access to water on state beaches during dangerous conditions has been clarified. Officials with the state DNR say that the changes will ...
Aug 01, 2021 South Haven officials approve ordinance to allow city to close beaches/pier areas during bad weather Mandatory Credit: Tom Renner-South Haven Area Emergency Services (contributed photo)
Michigan Works! SW has new tool for job seekers
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Those seeking a job in SW Michigan have a new way to help them find the best position for them. Michigan Works! Southwest began offering Pure Michigan Talent Connect in Jul...
Aug 01, 2021
MSP has 10 openings for paid cadets
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police has several paid cadet positions open across the state. Applicants must at least 19 years old to apply. The Cadet Program provides training and expe...
Aug 01, 2021
Former nurse at Lakeside Academy pleads no contest in death of student
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The former director of nursing at Lakeside Academy has pleaded no contest in connection with the 2020 death of a student there. Heather McLogan entered the plea last week a...
Aug 01, 2021 Woman arraigned on charges of embezzlement from Hartford casino
Unusual weather phenomenon could appear on Great Lakes over the weekend
TORONTO ONT (WKZO AM/FM) - An international organization that monitors the weather phenomenon known as a waterspout says that the Lake Michigan shoreline from Holland south to New Buffalo could be a g...
Jul 31, 2021 NOAA Photo Library / CC
