Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Opening of new WMU student center delayed until July 2023
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The new student center on the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo won't be open until late July 2023. WMU officials had planned to open it in August 2022, and ...
Feb 10, 2023
Parks and Recreation Commission seeking input for development of the Woollam Preserve
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Planning continues for the development of Kalamazoo County's newest park. The Kalamazoo County Parks and Recreation Commission is developing a Master Plan for the Woollam ...
Feb 10, 2023 Arthur E. and Mildred H. Woollam Preserve
County reenters discussions on proposed downtown Kalamazoo sports arena and concert venue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There have been talks for years about building a sports arena and concert venue in downtown Kalamazoo and apparently another effort may be in the works. The first clue cam...
Feb 10, 2023 Downtown Kalamazoo MI (courtesy Kalamazoo
Downtown Partnership)
Vehicle crashes into Biggby Coffee location on South Westnedge, but no injuries
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were no injuries as an SUV crashed into a Biggby Coffee location in Portage early Thursday morning. The Portage Department of Public Safety says the driver's foot slip...
Feb 09, 2023
Seniors battle WMU volleyballers as intergenerational competition heats up in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Members of the Western Michigan University women's volleyball team are involved in a competition with some experienced members of the Kalamazoo community. The Broncos are ...
Feb 09, 2023 Residents of The Fountains at Bronson Place take part in chair volleyball against members of the Western Michigan University women’s volleyball team. (photo courtesy of Watermark)
Sheriff's Office now says disappearance of Portage mother of eight being investigated as a homicide
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The disappearance of 35-year-old Heather Kelley of Portage is now being investigated as a murder. Kelley is the mother of eight kids and has not been seen since December 1...
Feb 09, 2023
Area state trooper honored for her work with the Migrant Outreach Initiative
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A community service trooper at the Michigan State Police in Paw Paw is being honored for her work with the migrant farming community in the area. Trooper Conner Mabie was se...
Feb 09, 2023
AUDIO: Portage Public Schools unveils new "Strategic Vision"
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Public Schools has just released their brand new "Strategic Vision" outlining what they want the district to be. The new vision comes complete with a colorful graphi...
Feb 09, 2023 (courtesy Portage Public Schools)
Hall proposes research and development tax credit for Michigan businesses
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Representative and House Republican Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp) Wednesday called for a research and development tax credit to incentivize businesses of any size ...
Feb 08, 2023 State Representative Matt Hall (left)
AUDIO: Commissioners turn up the heat on Kalamazoo County Treasurer Thomas Whitener
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners is demanding that County Treasurer Thomas Whitener give a full accounting of their investment funds and financial positions, as...
Feb 08, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo County Treasurer's office)
