Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Potholes in/around Crossroads Mall in Portage have triggered two lawsuits
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Potholes in the surface of the Crossroads Mall parking lot have prompted two lawsuits...one filed by mall officials. According to WWMT TV 3 news, a Kalamazoo couple, Terry an...
May 14, 2023
A fourth suspect in marijuana bribery case pleads guilty
GRAND RAPIDS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fourth person has pleaded guilty in connection with bribery charges involving a now non-existent marijuana licensing board in Michigan. Brian Pierce said he agreed to ...
May 14, 2023 Chris Potter / CC
Motorists in Portage should be aware of road closure on Shaver Rd beginning Monday, 5/15
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM.FM) - Motorists travelling on Shaver Road in Portage should be aware that a portion of the road will close beginning Monday morning. Officials with the city of Portage report that,...
May 14, 2023
Accident on U.S. 131 at Stadium Drive injures three
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department is continuing its investigation into a two-car accident Saturday evening that sent three people to area hospitals. Deputies respon...
May 14, 2023
K Wings score early and never trail, defeating Ft Wayne 5-3
FORT WAYNE, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (28-36-5-0) built on a three-goal first period all the way to victory against the Fort Wayne Komets (33-29-4-3) Wednesday, winning 5-3 at Allen County...
Apr 13, 2023 K Wings score a 5-3 win over Komets in Ft Wayne Wednesday night
Portage Board of Education names new Northern High School principal
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Dr. Nathan Ledlow has been named the new principal at Portage Northern High School. Dr. Ledlow has been serving as the interim principal at the school. He had previously been...
Apr 11, 2023 Dr. Nathan Ledlow has been named the new principal at Portage Northern High School (courtesy Portage Public Schools)
K Wings earn a point, but lose in OT to Cyclones
CINCINNATI, OH (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (27-36-5-0) withstood an early punch from the Cincinnati Cyclones (46-14-6-3) to force overtime, but fell 5-4 Saturday at Heritage Bank Center. Justin...
Apr 09, 2023
Power play drives K Wings to overtime win at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (27-35-4-0) outlasted the Indy Fuel (39-23-5-0) in overtime, utilizing strong special teams play to pick up the 3-2 OT victory Sunday at Indiana Far...
Apr 03, 2023 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
K Wings score first again, but drop 3-1 game to first place Toledo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (23-32-4-0) scored first and outshot the Toledo Walleye (41-15-4-2), but fell 3-1 at Wings Event Center Saturday. Ben Copeland (1) opened the scoring w...
Mar 19, 2023
Green Ice game a sellout; Komets spoil the party with decisive third period
KALAMAZOO, MI 9WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (23-31-4-0) grabbed an early lead over the Fort Wayne Komets (30-22-4-2) in front of a sellout crowd at Wings Event Center for the annual 'Green Ice' g...
Mar 18, 2023 Komets defeat K Wings 5-3 on Green Ice Night
