Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Person in motorized wheelchair struck and killed by SUV in Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A person in a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed by a SUV Monday in Three Rivers. Officials with the Three Rivers Police Dept. report that the victim was struck ...
Jul 20, 2021 Crime scene tape
New restaurant planned for downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new restaurant is slated to open in the Radisson in downtown Kalamazoo later this year. Greenleaf Hospitality Group stated in a release that Brick and Brine will begin op...
Jul 20, 2021 Greenleaf Hospitality announces new restaurant in downtown Kalamazoo (picture courtesy of Greenleaf Hospitality)
UPDATED: Police identify Scotts man killed in Sunday motorcycle crash near Wayland
WAYLAND MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATED: Police have identified the victim in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday in Wayland Township, according to an update from WOOD TV Monday. According to that...
Jul 19, 2021 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
New housing/business project being constructed in Stuart neighborhood
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new project to contain housing and businesses is set to begin construction in one of Kalamazoo's oldest neighborhoods. Westgate Commons will sit on W Michigan Ave. in the...
Jul 19, 2021 Westgate Commons project being constructed in Stuart neighborhood
State DNR to re-open several offices/locations
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Several state Department of Natural Resources service centers and field offices are preparing to re-open after closing due to the pandemic. DNR officials say that the locatio...
Jul 19, 2021 Jim Sorbie / CC
Tigers holding 'Summer Baseball Bash' at Comerica Park
DETROIT MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Tigers are hosting the Summer Baseball Bash on Saturday, with several former players and former manager Jim Leyland on hand for autographs and pictures. Players f...
Jul 15, 2021 Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports for REUTERS
Multi-jurisdictional investigation leads to four arrests in pharmacy robberies
DETROIT MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A multi-jurisdictional investigation into robberies at pharmacies in five states, including two in SW Michigan, has resulted in the arrest of four suspects. The crimes, commi...
Jul 15, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
Three Rivers man leads deputies on chase, awaiting arraignment
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 29-year-old Three Rivers man faces numerous charges after leading St Joseph County deputies on a high-speed chase Wednesday evening. Authorities report that deputies we...
Jul 15, 2021 Van/bicycle accident kills woman (Photo by John McNeil)
Accident on 94 kills Illinois man, injures Kalamazoo woman
PAW PAW MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state police are continuing their investigation of a two-vehicle accident early Thursday morning that claimed the life of a Calumet City IL man. Troopers from the Paw Paw...
Jul 15, 2021 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
Portage schools to request bond for new construction, updates
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Public Schools district voters will go to the polls on August 3rd to consider a bond issue that would replace five aging elementary schools and renovate another, purc...
Jul 14, 2021 Portage Central Elementary School - Google Street View Image
