Author Archives: Ken Delaney

Three incumbents, one new member sworn-in for Kalamazoo City Commission
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's 55th City Commission took their seats for the first time with one new face on the commission this year. Mayor David Anderson, incumbents Jeanne Hess and Chris ...
John McNeill Nov 21, 2023 The Kalamazoo City Commission Nov. 19, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)

Miller Auditorium becomes drop-off location for WMU's Essential Needs project
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In an effort to help students facing food insecurity, Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo has announced it will be partnering with Western Michigan University's Essential Needs...
Ken Delaney Nov 21, 2023 (courtesy Western Michigan University)

Governor signs bills banning those convicted of domestic violence from buying, owning, or transporting firearms
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Monday that prohibits individuals in Michigan convicted of a misdemeanor related to domestic violence from possessing firearms...
Ken Delaney Nov 20, 2023 Gov. Whitmer signs legislations No. 20, 2023 at the YWCA in Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Office of the Governor)

Developers forced to scale back Portage housing project to make it financially viable
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's always nice to be home for the holidays, but for many, finding a home, and even building new homes can be a challenge. Studies show that housing is in short supply for ...
John McNeill Nov 20, 2023 Architect's drawing of the proposed River Caddis project (courtesy City of Portage)

AAA: Michigan gas prices drop ahead of Thanksgiving weekend
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 10 cents from a week ago, with drivers are now paying an average of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 15 cents less than ...
Ken Delaney Nov 20, 2023 (courtesy AAA Michigan)

City Commission swearing-in ceremony set for Monday afternoon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo City Commission will meet twice Monday as they cope with new election rules that have delayed the seating of the 55th Commission. Mayor Dave Anderson says ne...
John McNeill Nov 19, 2023 City of Kalamazoo logo

Colon teen injured in one vehicle crash early Sunday
PORTER TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 19-year-old man from Colon suffered non-life-theatening injuries in a one vehicle crash in Cass County Sunday morning. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says around...
Ken Delaney Nov 19, 2023 (courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Office)

One dead, others injured in Comstock Township crash
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is dead and multiple people were injured in a crash in Kalamazoo County's Comstock Township early Sunday morning. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office resp...
Ken Delaney Nov 19, 2023 (courtesy Comstock Township Fire and Rescue)

Union City woman suffers life-threatening injuries in Calhoun County crash
LEROY TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 29-year-old Union City woman suffered what police are calling life-threatening injuries, after her vehicle Wednesday morning apparently ran a stop sign and broadsid...
Ken Delaney Nov 15, 2023 The crash scene at M-66 and K Drive South in Leroy Township Nov.15, 2023 (courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office)

No injuries in Van Buren County house fire Wednesday morning
BANGOR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Fire officials are investigating the cause of a house fire in Bangor Township Wednesday morning. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says the fire broke out inside...
John Hudson/TTWN Media Networks Inc. Nov 15, 2023 Arseni Mourzenko




