Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Number of accidents with injuries/fatalities has increased in 2021
PAW PAW MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The numbers are up in Michigan for both vehicle crashes involving injuries and deaths. Lt. Duwayne Robinson of the Paw Paw State Police stated in a release that injury accide...
May 24, 2021
Man dies in one-car mishap in Ottawa County
HOLLAND MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies are continuing their investigation into a fatal one-car accident Saturday morning in Allendale Township. Deputies were summoned to the area n...
May 23, 2021 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
Tick problems in Michigan are increasing
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan residents who spend time outside are aware that the state's problem with ticks has increased greatly. More reports of the insects have taken place, and while most ti...
May 23, 2021 John Tann / CC
A piece of Michigan paradise could be yours
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - If you've always wanted that piece of paradise in Michigan, your chance has arrived. The Dept. of Natural Resources is holding an online auction involving several parcels of ...
May 23, 2021 Brandon Lubbert / CC
Road projects in Portage begin Monday, 5/24
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two road projects that begin Monday will affect motorists in Portage. Nighttime road closures on Milham Rd between South Westnedge and Newport Rd. will occur starting at 9 pm...
May 23, 2021 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)
Governor Whitmer, GOP lawmakers call a truce regarding emergency pandemic orders, state budget
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Republicans and Governor Whitmer have apparently come to an agreement regarding emergency orders issued during a pandemic, and to also come together regarding the state...
May 21, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
MSP investigating shooting incident in Kalamazoo involving KDPS officer
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting incident Friday morning in Kalamazoo that involved a Public Safety officer. A spokesperson for KDPS says that the off...
May 21, 2021 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Michigan's Adventure opens up Memorial Day weekend
MUSKEGON MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On the heels of the Governor's announcement today regarding outdoor gathering rules, Michigan's Adventure park is preparing to open for the season Memorial Day weekend. The ...
May 20, 2021 Jeremy Thompson / CC
Accident in Portage injures one; speed might have been a factor
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Public Safety continues to investigate an early Thursday morning accident that seriously injured a motorcyclist. At around 7:55 am, officers responded to the Oakland ...
May 20, 2021
Man accused of heckling Governor and accosting news crew formally charged
TRAVERSE CITY (WKZO AM/FM) - A man who heckled Governor Whitmer during a visit in Northern Michigan, and then assaulted a news crew, has been formally charged. On Tuesday 39-year-old Michael Harrison ...
May 19, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
