Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Longjohn announces State Representative reelection bid
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Even though he has only been on the job for 12 months, 40th District State Representative Matt Longjohn has announced his 2026 campaign for reelection. Michigan House term...
Jan 06, 2026 State Representative Matt Longjohn June 4, 2025
Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff to be laid to rest Tuesday in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A large turnout of law enforcement and emergency responders is expected Tuesday for the funeral of Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink. The...
Jan 05, 2026 Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink.
Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be held January 19 in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two weeks from today the City of Kalamazoo will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a ceremony will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memo...
Jan 05, 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. (Image via City of Kalamazoo).
17-year-old killed after being struck by train in Battle Creek Friday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - - A 17-year-old Battle Creek resident was struck Friday shortly before 9:00 p.m. by a westbound train near the intersection of Bedford Road and Harmonia Road. The Battl...
Jan 03, 2026 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
Battle Creek firefighters respond to multi-unit fire at Arbors apartments
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fire damaged four apartments at Arbors of Battle Creek shortly after noon Saturday, displacing residents and killing two cats. The Battle Creek Fire Department respon...
Jan 03, 2026
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
