Author Archives: Ken Delaney
City of Kalamazoo says all available crews are working on ice storm clean-up
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Kalamazoo said it's continuing to respond to reports of downed trees and power lines following the storm that passed through Wednesday night, and all availabl...
Feb 23, 2023 Jon Evans / CC
Thousands without power after ice storm hits Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A winter storm that brought freezing rain, sleet, and snow has knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses around the state. As of 4:00 a.m. Thursday, more than...
Feb 23, 2023 lina smith / CC
Paw Paw volunteer firefighter dies after responding to downed power line
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Paw Paw Fire Department volunteer firefighter is dead after an incident involving a downed power line. It happened Wednesday night in the 42,000 block of 30th Street in Al...
Feb 23, 2023 Paw Paw Fire Department patch (courtesy Paw Paw Fire Department)
Ice storm expected to make driving tough Wednesday, most area schools already closed for the day
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A combination of freezing rain, sleet, and snow forecast for the state today has caused most schools in the area to close and could affect driving both Wednesday and into ...
Feb 22, 2023 A National Weather Service forecast graphic Feb 22, 2023 (courtesy NWS Grand Rapids)
Kalamazoo Vice Mayor calls on State Legislature to enact gun legislation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In the wake of the Michigan State University shootings that killed three and wounded five last week, City of Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Don Cooney is calling on the State Legisl...
Feb 21, 2023 City of Kalamazoo commissioner Don Cooney (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
Board of Education to pick firm tonight to assist in Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent search
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight to pick an executive search firm as they look for a new superintendent. They have inter...
Feb 20, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education meeting Feb 13, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
14-year-old and 13-year-old in custody for shooting death of Battle Creek Central student
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police have arrested a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old for the murder of a Battle Creek Central High School student. 17-year-old Jack Snyder was shot and kil...
Feb 20, 2023
Hall and Nesbitt blast Democrats for quashing Republican tax cut plan already on the books
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Local Republican legislative leaders continue to blast Democrats for the passage of bills they say will trade tax relief for "corporate welfare." House Minority Leader Matt ...
Feb 17, 2023 sugarfrizz / CC
Injured MSU shooting victims still in critical condition, but improving
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials say five students injured in a shooting on Michigan State University's campus are still in critical condition, but some are showing signs of improvement. One ...
Feb 16, 2023 Spartan Strong logo
Legendary pro angler Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo is hanging up his fishing rod
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -After being on the pro fishing circuit for 33 years, Kalamazoo native Kevin VanDam has announced the current season will be his last spent fishing professionally VanDam has...
Feb 16, 2023 A screenshot from a video posted by professional fisherman Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo MI (courtesy Kevin VanDam)
