Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Portage residents collect over 4,000 signatures to try and stop city's garbage services decision
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The group called "Take Back the Trash" submitted 4,058 signatures to the Portage City Clerk Monday, challenging the city's recent decision on garbage services. A single-haul...
Dec 30, 2025 (courtesy Take Back The Trash)
Snow, ice, and gusty winds continue to cause problems around the region
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After heavy rains late Sunday that caused the flooding of some streets in Kalamazoo, strong winds and falling snow led to dangerous driving conditions Monday morning, with...
Dec 29, 2025 OlafNaami / Depositphotos.com
Semi-tractor trailer runs off the I-196 overpass and bursts into flames, driver escapes wreck
SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Northbound I-196 near Saugatuck remains closed this afternoon after a semi-tractor trailer ran off the overpass and burst into flames Monday morning. The Allegan ...
Dec 29, 2025
ECHL, players reach tentative deal to end strike; unclear when play will resume
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One day after ECHL players initiated a midseason strike against teams, including the Kalamazoo Wings, the league and the Professional Hockey Players' Association agreed on...
Dec 28, 2025
CEO of Battle Creek based non-profit arrested on fraud and other charges
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The CEO of a Battle Creek based non-profit organization has been arrested on fraud and other charges. Monday, December 22 at about 2:00 p.m., members of the Battle Cree...
Dec 27, 2025 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com
Winter Weather Advisory issued, freezing rain expected
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Freezing rain early Friday is expected to lead to difficult driving conditions across the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 5:00 a.m...
Dec 25, 2025
One dead in Christmas Eve two car crash
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is dead and two others injured after a crash in Kalamazoo Wednesday afternoon. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a report of a t-bone ...
Dec 25, 2025 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Bronson Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare reach new contract agreement
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bronson Healthcare patients covered by UnitedHealthcare are breathing a sigh of relief after healthcare officials announced Tuesday all Bronson hospitals, outpatient locat...
Dec 23, 2025
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car on M-40 in Hamilton
HEATH TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in Allegan County's Heath Township on Tuesday evening. Around 6:00 p.m. multiple deputies from the ...
Dec 23, 2025 philberrry@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Cause of Sunday night blaze at Battle Creek home under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were no injuries in a fire Sunday night at a home in Battle Creek. The Battle Creek Fire Department and LifeCare Ambulance were dispatched to the report of a resi...
Dec 22, 2025
