Author Archives: Ken Delaney
K9 track leads to arrest of juvenile after shots fired in Kalamazoo Friday morning
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 15-year-old who fired a handgun in the air has been arrested, thanks to a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety K9. At approximately 6:55 a.m. Friday KDPS was called to ...
Dec 01, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)
Kalamazoo's Erin Knott named to state's new LGBTQ+ Commission
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 13 people, including one from Kalamazoo, have been appointed by Governor Whitmer to the state's new LGBTQ+ Commission. The governor created the commission with an executive ...
Dec 01, 2023 (courtesy State of Michigan)
Western Michigan University officials acknowledge pioneering status of Kalamazoo contractor
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University honored a pioneering African American contractor this week who helped in the construction of WMU's first building, the old East Hall, which has...
Dec 01, 2023 Western Michigan University's remodeled Heritage Hall (photo courtesy WMU)
Three-year-old critically injured in assault at Portage home, 20-year-old man in custody
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A three-year-old Portage boy is in critical condition at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and a 20-year-old man is in custody after an assault at a home Thursday afternoon. Aro...
Nov 30, 2023 Crime scene tape
Kalamazoo County's October unemployment rate even with last year, down slightly from September
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget reported on Thursday that Kalamazoo County's unemployment rate dropped slightly in October, compared to Septem...
Nov 30, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC
WMU Board of Trustees approves continued use of federal military surplus program
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has authorized its Public Safety Department to continue to receive equipment from military surplus through the sometimes ...
Nov 30, 2023 The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meeting Nov. 30, 2023 in the Grand Ballroom in Heritage Hall (courtesy John McNeill)
Group working to preserve the historic First Baptist Church in Kalamazoo receives over $18,000 from Guys Who Give
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The capital campaign for the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC) received a boost Wednesday night, being awarded $18,300 from Guys Who Give of Kalamazoo at their...
Nov 29, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition)
WMU to honor trailblazing African American builder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University Wednesday afternoon will host a special event recognizing the legacy of Albert White, the trailblazing African American builder credited with o...
Nov 29, 2023 Western Michigan University's Heritage Hall (courtesy Western Michigan University)
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries has $20,000 challenge match for #GivingTuesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries says a local couple has issued a challenge to the community for #GivingTuesday, agreeing to match any donations made to KGM up to $20,000. Acco...
Nov 27, 2023 Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (KGM) logo. (Image courtesy of Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries).
Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 11:00 a.m. Tuesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The National Weather Service says lake effect snow showers are expected tonight and overnight, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory through 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Localized re...
Nov 27, 2023
