Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Murder suspect returned to Kalamazoo and arraigned
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Indianapolis man has been extradited to Michigan and arraigned in Kalamazoo County District Court for the shooting death of a Kalamazoo man last month. Axel Zunga-River...
Sep 15, 2023 Rumble Press / CC
Pay increases for teachers part of new Kalamazoo Public Schools contract deal
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After the Kalamazoo Public Schools found their low pay rates made it difficult for the district to find bus drivers, kitchen staff, and substitute teachers they issued got...
Sep 15, 2023
Judge rules in favor of rezoning action, Ford Motor Company battery plant construction to continue
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Calhoun County Circuit Court judge has ruled against a lawsuit filed to stop the Ford Motor Company battery plant under construction in Marshall. Judge William Marietti i...
Sep 15, 2023 (Photo of preliminary site plan courtesy of City of Marshall)
Police planning for traffic tie-ups with Luke Bryan concert in Allegan Township Saturday
ALLEGAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A concert stop near Allegan by country superstar Luke Bryan is expected to cause traffic tie-ups in the area Saturday. For his "Farm Tour 2023," Bryan is performing...
Sep 14, 2023 (graphic courtesy Big Tickets)
Michigan's unemployment rate rises slightly to 3.7% in August
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - For the first time since October 2022, Michigan's unemployment rate is up. The state's seasonally adjusted jobless rate rose by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.7% durin...
Sep 14, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC
Three seriously injured in Allegan County crash
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - A head-on crash in Allegan County Thursday morning resulted in three people being taken to the hospital, all with serious injuries. The crash occurred just before 6:00 a.m...
Sep 14, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Fall Bike Celebration Weekend celebrates cyclists, bike safety, and community landmarks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It will be a big weekend for bicyclists around Kalamazoo County. This year's Fall Bike Celebration Weekend offers a 7+ route Bike Tour, a kid's Bike Rodeo, a Farmers Marke...
Sep 14, 2023 (courtesy Bike Friendly Kalamazoo)
The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo to host Veteran's Stand Down event this Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In collaboration with the county's Veterans Services Office, The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is bring back its Veteran's Stand Down event, scheduled for Friday from 9:00 a...
Sep 14, 2023 (courtesy The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo)
Kalamazoo man accused of stealing from 77-year-old woman sentenced to five months in jail
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 40-year-old Kalamazoo man has been sentenced on multiple counts of financial elder abuse Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Judge Pamela Lightvoet Monday sentenced Craig Mac...
Sep 14, 2023 Best Law
Portage Parks and Recreation Fall Festival coming this Sunday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The annual Portage Parks and Recreation Fall Festival will be happening this Sunday at the Celery Flats Historical Area. During the Fall Festival, historic buildings will be...
Sep 14, 2023 (courtesy City of Portage)
