Author Archives: Ken Delaney
KDPS warns about falling ice damaging gas meters
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With recent warmer temperatures, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says it has seen a rise in calls regarding residential gas meters damaged by falling ice. They s...
Feb 15, 2026 IndyEdge / Depositphotos.com
One dead after crash on West Main late Saturday
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says speed appears to be a factor in fatal crash late Saturday night in Ostemo Township. Around 11:40 p.m. Kalamazoo Consolida...
Feb 15, 2026 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
No injuries in early Saturday blaze in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM] - There were no injuries in an early Saturday blaze in a Portage trailer park. At approximately 3:45 a.m. the Portage Fire Division responded to a reported structure fire at 4...
Feb 14, 2026 (courtesy Portage Department of Public Safety)
KVET investigation leads to arrest, seizure of drugs and automatic handgun
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Oshtemo Township man faces drug and weapons charges after a raid by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team and Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Crime Reducti...
Feb 13, 2026
Teen with handgun arrested by Portage police after chase
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A pair of teens face charges, including one for possession of a firearm, after fleeing from Portage police Thursday. According to a news release, officers with the Portage D...
Feb 12, 2026 (courtesy Portage Department of Public Safety)
Rogers wants to help small businesses affected by extended construction projects
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo lawmaker is proposing legislation that will provide small businesses relief if they are affected by road construction work. House Bill 5524 will be introduced by...
Feb 12, 2026 wabeno / Depositphotos.com
Arrest made in 2023 Kalamazoo double homicide
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect is in custody in the murder of a Kalamazoo couple in 2023. Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety arrested 44-year-old Rajai Keyontae Brown Wedn...
Feb 12, 2026 Rajai Keyontae Brown (courtesy KDPS)
Coldwater middle school wrestlers finish second at East Jackson Tournament
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Legg Middle school wrestling team finished second out of 18 teams at the East Jackson Tournament Saturday. The Cardinals got first place individual finishes from Moh...
Feb 08, 2026 Coldwater Legg Middle School wrestling team after finishing second at the East Jackson Tournament February 7, 2026 (courtesy Jake Lenhardt)
Kalamazoo College students explore what makes a city 'stick,' developing ideas to get students to stay in town after graduation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Students at Kalamazoo College who will soon be graduating are working on a project that might encourage recent graduates to stay in Kalamazoo. A 2024 report from the W.E. ...
Feb 08, 2026 Senior business majors at Kalamazoo College (courtesy Kalamazoo College)
Kalamazoo Growlers and City of Kalamazoo announce 10-year lease extension, stadium improvements
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Growlers and the City of Kalamazoo have announced a 10-year extension to the team's lease at Homer Stryker Field. Club officials say the new agreement builds...
Feb 05, 2026 Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Kalamazoo Growlers)
