Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Portage Farmers' Market to resume May 9th
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - For the 6th year, the Portage Farmers' Market is set to make an appearance in the City Hall parking lot on Sunday, May 9th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Over 30 vendors will be on han...
May 06, 2021 Gemma Billings / CC
Measure would allow school districts to decide on grad ceremonies for 2021
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican state lawmakers have begun an effort that would exempt high school graduation ceremonies from current pandemic restrictions. Some House members have said that it s...
May 05, 2021 April Spreeman / CC
State House approves measure to limit payouts to former state employees
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state House has approved a measure that would limit the amounts of payouts given to state employees who are let go. The bill has a provision that would allow a larger pay...
May 05, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Pfizer study says vaccine for ages 12-15 is appropriate; health officials concur
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A study by Pfizer officials indicates that its two-part vaccine is safe to give to children aged 12-15...and medical experts are applauding the results, which they hope will ...
May 05, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Fatal accident in St. Joseph County remains under investigation
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The St Joseph County Sheriff's Department is continuing their investigation into an early morning accident Tuesday that claimed the life of a Sturgis man. According to re...
May 05, 2021
Vicksburg to host a new edition of MacKenzie's Bakery
VICKSBURG MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An iconic Kalamazoo bakery will undergo a rebirth in Vicksburg. The owner of the Mill in Vicksburg, Chris Moore, has purchased the assets of the former MacKenzie's bakery, ...
May 04, 2021 Future site of Mackenzie's Bakery in Kalamazoo. (Photo provided to WKZO by Craig Clark).
Governor Whitmer to receive national honor
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The John F Kennedy Library Foundation has announced that Governor Whitmer, along with six others, will receive a Special Profile in Courage Award for her service during th...
May 04, 2021 Governor Whitmer to receive award from JFK Library Foundation
South Haven Area Emergency Services will use drone in rescues starting this year
SOUTH HAVEN MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The South Haven Area Emergency Service has a new member of their organization that will assist in rescuing distressed swimmers in Lake Michigan. The drone is designed to ...
May 03, 2021
Pure Michigan holding a statewide scavenger hunt
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Remember scavenger hunts? Pure Michigan is holding one now, and offering great prizes to those who participate in the Great Michigan Scavenger Hunt and Giveaway. The event ru...
May 03, 2021 PunkToad / CC
Bill introduced to set limit on blood level of THC in drivers; expert says it may have flaws
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would modify the legal limit for THC that a motorist could have in their blood, but there are some concerns that it may not be the...
Apr 30, 2021 Tomas de Aquino / CC
