Author Archives: Ken Delaney
City of Kalamazoo exploring cash program to help moms and newborns get out of poverty
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Flint Michigan has begun cash payments to new moms to get children off to a good start, and now the City of Kalamazoo is considering the idea. The program is called Kids R...
Mar 12, 2024 (Courtesy City of Flint)
Body found inside Battle Creek home after fire Monday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After initially believing there were no injuries in a Monday morning house fire, Battle Creek authorities say a body was found in the home Tuesday. Crews with the Battl...
Mar 12, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Tik Tok star coming to Kalamazoo to help in the fight against adult illiteracy
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In an effort to put a spotlight on adult illiteracy, the Kalamazoo Literacy Council and the Kalamazoo Public Library are bringing in Tik Tok sensation Oliver James to help...
Mar 12, 2024 (courtesy Kalamazoo Public Library)
Authorities working to identify man's body found in the Kalamazoo River Monday afternoon
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The body of a man has been recovered from the Kalamazoo River Monday, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. The Townsh...
Mar 11, 2024 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Tuthill wins the Kalamazoo County Regional Spelling Bee, qualifies for national event
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An eighth grade student at Milwood Magnet School will be representing the area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. 13-year-old Carter Tuthill won the Kalamazoo Co...
Mar 11, 2024 Competitors and the first place cup for the Scripps National Spelling Bee (courtesy Scripps National Spelling Bee)
New $65 million facility for Road Commission of Kalamazoo County opens this month
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County this month is moving into a new seven building $65 million complex that includes offices, vehicle storage, and a road salt ...
Mar 11, 2024 The new Road Commission of Kalamazoo County facility Comstock Township (courtesy the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County)
Rogers to host community violence prevention town hall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calling gun violence a public health crisis in Kalamazoo and many other communities throughout the state, State Representative Julie Rogers will be hosting a town hall on ...
Mar 09, 2024 Tony Webster / CC
WMU men rally for win on Senior Night, clinch MAC tourney berth
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Trailing by as many as 17 late in the first half on Friday evening, the Western Michigan University men's basketball team rallied to outscore Akron 59-39 in the second hal...
Mar 08, 2024 (courtesy WMU Athletics)
Mail theft suspect in custody, facing multiple charges including drugs and assault
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect who police say was stealing mail out of mailboxes in Comstock Township is in custody after fleeing from Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office deputies early ...
Mar 08, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil).
Brenda Tracy to sue MSU, former football coach Mel Tucker
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Rape survivor and domestic violence victim advocate Brenda Tracy is suing former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker, MSU, and its governing body for $7...
Mar 08, 2024 Flowers at the base of the Sparty statue at Michigan State University Feb 14, 2023
