Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Fear of grain elevator fire in Decatur causes evacuation and Amtrak disruption
DECATUR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A handful of businesses and homes in the village of Decatur were evacuated and Amtrak rail service was disrupted for several hours Saturday after sensors indicated there wer...
Jan 11, 2026 Biker loads his bike onto the Amtrak train. (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Police rescue numerous animals, find several dead in Bedford Township animal neglect investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - No arrests have been made yet, but the case is expected to be forwarded to the Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office for review after Battle Creek Police discovered severa...
Jan 09, 2026 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
Next phase of Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 begins later this month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo is launching the Design It! phase of Imagine Kalamazoo 2035, with city officials saying it marks a key step in transforming the community's shared vi...
Jan 09, 2026
Second conviction in Mother's Day 2023 fatal shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A Kalamazoo man entered a guilty plea this week in connection with a deadly drive-by shooting that occurred Mother's Day 2023. 20-year-old Andrew Johnson Tuesday pleaded gu...
Jan 07, 2026 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com
Huizenga nominates area students to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Congressman Bill Huizenga Wednesday announced the nomination of 14 students from west and southwest Michigan to U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2030. According t...
Jan 07, 2026 demerzel21 / Depositphotos.com
Longjohn announces State Representative reelection bid
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Even though he has only been on the job for 12 months, 40th District State Representative Matt Longjohn has announced his 2026 campaign for reelection. Michigan House term...
Jan 06, 2026 State Representative Matt Longjohn June 4, 2025
Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff to be laid to rest Tuesday in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A large turnout of law enforcement and emergency responders is expected Tuesday for the funeral of Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink. The...
Jan 05, 2026 Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink.
Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be held January 19 in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two weeks from today the City of Kalamazoo will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a ceremony will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memo...
Jan 05, 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. (Image via City of Kalamazoo).
17-year-old killed after being struck by train in Battle Creek Friday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - - A 17-year-old Battle Creek resident was struck Friday shortly before 9:00 p.m. by a westbound train near the intersection of Bedford Road and Harmonia Road. The Battl...
Jan 03, 2026 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
Battle Creek firefighters respond to multi-unit fire at Arbors apartments
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fire damaged four apartments at Arbors of Battle Creek shortly after noon Saturday, displacing residents and killing two cats. The Battle Creek Fire Department respon...
Jan 03, 2026
