Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Kalamazoo man killed while crossing street Friday evening
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 65-year-old Kalamazoo man was killed Friday evening after being struck while crossing a street in Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the pedestria...
Feb 11, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
One shot while in car on West Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo early Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 17-year-old from Kalamazoo suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in their parked car early Saturday. Just after midnight the Kalamazoo Department of Pu...
Feb 11, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Process to find a new superintendent for Kalamazoo Public Schools continues
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education huddled again this week with the consulting firm helping them select a new superintendent. Thursday's workshop was led by G...
Feb 11, 2023
Ford confirms announcement on electric vehicle battery plant coming Monday, expected to be in Marshall Township
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Ford Motor Co. is expected to confirm what that has been speculated for several days: the construction of an electric vehicle battery plant will happen near Marsha...
Feb 10, 2023 (courtesy Ford Motor Co.)
$411,533 grant will assist in providing services to the homeless in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded OnPoint a three year, $411,533 grant to provide targeted outreach and service access for homeless individuals ...
Feb 10, 2023 OnPoint logo
Battle Creek man charged with solicitation to commit murder
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 31-year-old Battle Creek man was arraigned Friday on charges related to offering money for murder via social media. Jonothon Allen was arraigned on charges of solicit...
Feb 10, 2023
Water line repairs trigger boil water advisory in Nazareth Road neighborhoods
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As the City of Kalamazoo repairs several water lines, resulting in a temporary loss of pressure, a precautionary boil water advisory is being issued in several areas throu...
Feb 10, 2023 (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
Two arrested after police spot drug deal in South Haven Walmart parking lot
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two people are in custody after an apparent drug deal at the South Haven Walmart parking lot led to a police chase. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says a detectiv...
Feb 10, 2023 Drugs and a firearm recovered in South Haven Feb 9, 2023 (courtesy Van Buren County Sheriff's Office)
Area high schoolers will be able to compete this spring at WMU's Esports Arena
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo's Parks and Recreation Department is teaming with Western Michigan University's Esports to host a new Esports League this spring for high schoolers. ...
Feb 10, 2023 WMU’s Esports Arena (courtesy Western Michigan University)
Ford reportedly close to announcing battery plant at Marshall Megasite
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Ford Motor Company is reportedly nearing a deal with Marshall area leaders to build a multibillion-dollar battery plant for its electric vehicles. The Detroit News says tha...
Feb 10, 2023 Ford Motor Company logo
