Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Slade selected as new superintendent for Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Dr. Darrin Slade, the deputy superintendent for a Missouri school district, was selected Thursday evening as the next superintendent for the Kalamazoo Public Schools. Slad...
May 11, 2023
Fires at home and commercial business dealt with by Kalamazoo firefighters Tuesday evening
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A pair of fires kept Kalamazoo firefighters busy Tuesday evening. At 11:30 p.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the report of a residential fir...
May 10, 2023 jonel hanopol / CC
Suspect in custody after Oshtemo Township murder
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect is in custody after an Oshtemo Township woman was killed in a domestic violence incident in Kalamazoo County's Oshtemo Township last Friday. The Kalamazoo...
May 09, 2023 Robert Nizzardini (courtesy Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office)
AUDIO: KPS superintendent finalists face second round of interviews Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The three finalists to become the next superintendent for the Kalamazoo Public Schools got a second grilling from the Board of Education last night. The first round focuse...
May 09, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education superintendent interviews May 8, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Next year's budget and drive-thru pick-up windows for dispensaries on the agenda for the Portage City Council
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council wants to hear from the public tonight on their proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, and a proposal to revise their marihuana ordinance. The p...
May 09, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Two teens hurt, but no suspects yet in early Saturday morning shooting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two teens were injured but there are currently no suspects in a shooting incident early Saturday. At approximately 2;00 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety resp...
May 06, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
No injuries in early morning blaze at Kalamazoo home
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It took firefighters just over a half hour to bring a blaze at a Kalamazoo home under control early Saturday. At approximately 2:30 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public...
May 06, 2023
Three finalists for Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent to be interviewed again Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools could have a new superintendent selected by the end of next week. The Board of Education will hold second interviews with their three finalist...
May 06, 2023 The finalists for Superintendent of the Kalamazoo Public Schools (courtesy KPS)
Moped driver injured in collision with semi tractor trailer Friday afternoon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The driver of a moped is hospitalized with serious injuries after an accident with a semi tractor trailer Friday afternoon in Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Department of Public...
May 05, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Website data shows hydrogen sulfide concentrations near Graphic Packaging plant are higher than the federal standard
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Newly published data mandated by the State of Michigan shows concentrations of toxic gas in the air near the Graphic Packaging International facility in Kalamazoo are high...
May 05, 2023 Photo from Graphic Packaging's Facebook page.
