Author Archives: Ken Delaney
The number of Portage City Council candidates apparently spurred by zoning issues
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's an election year in the City of Portage and things have heated up early, generating a full ballot of candidates. The community's opposition to new housing projects near...
Aug 21, 2023 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
Four injured, including Kalamazoo man, in two Cass County accidents Saturday
HOWARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man was among those injured in a two vehicle collision in Cass County's Jefferson Township Saturday evening. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says around...
Aug 21, 2023 Cass County Sheriff Cruiser. (Photo by John McNeill).
Kalamazoo to host Latinx Festival at Arcadia Creek Festival Place Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Latinx Festival is back in Kalamazoo for its second year. The inaugural year in 2022 proved successful so organizers are happy to return. The festival is Saturday from...
Aug 18, 2023
Battle Creek Police now say shooting of teen Wednesday evening was accidental, another 17-year-old may face charges
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police say a teen remains in stable condition after what they now describe as an accidental shooting Wednesday evening. At 7:40 p.m., a police officer assi...
Aug 18, 2023 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).
Michigan's unemployment rate steady at 3.6 percent for July
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent during July, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Technology, Management, a...
Aug 17, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC
Speeding motorcyclist injured after crashing into pick-up truck in Cass County
MASON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The driver of a motorcycle that police say was traveling at a high rate of speed was injured after crashing into a pick-up truck early Thursday morning in Cass County...
Aug 17, 2023 (courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Office)
Two pedestrians injured after being struck by a vehicle in Galesburg Wednesday afternoon
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two juveniles were injured Wednesday afternoon after they were struck by a car while attempting to cross the street in Galesburg. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office was...
Aug 17, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
Shooting victim shows up at Battle Creek hospital Wednesday evening, listed in critical condition
BATTTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police in Battle Creek say a shooting victim showed up to a hospital Wednesday night, and their investigation is underway. The victim arrived at Bronson Battle Creek h...
Aug 17, 2023
Community Foundation hopes "Blueprint For Peace" will help end gun violence in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The nonprofit Kalamazoo Community Foundation is hoping its Blueprint for Peace is successful at stopping gun violence in the area. Vice President of Initiatives and Public...
Aug 15, 2023 Tony Webster / CC
Anderson announces re-election bid as Mayor of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - City of Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson would like to remain in that position, announcing his re-election bid Tuesday. Anderson was first elected to the City Commission in ...
Aug 15, 2023 Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson
