Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Whitmer, Democratic leaders roll out tax break plan, Republican leaders critical
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic legislative leader Monday officially unveiled their Lowering MI Costs Plan, which they say will deliver the largest tax break to Mic...
Feb 06, 2023 Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing her Lowering MI Costs Plan in Lansing, MI Feb 6, 2022 (courtesy Office of Governor)
Post and Ensign to take over leadership roles with Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County is filling two leadership positions in the next two months. Chad Ensign will take over as the Director of Animal Services and Enforcement February 13, rep...
Feb 06, 2023 Kalamazoo County Government logo
AAA: Michigan gas prices drop eight cents from a week ago
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are down eight cents compared to this time last week, with drivers now paying an average of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded. AAA Michigan says ...
Feb 06, 2023
AUDIO: City of Kalamazoo working to provide more day care opportunities
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - City Commissioners will take their next step toward encouraging more affordable day care opportunities in Kalamazoo today. They have scheduled a presentation this afternoo...
Feb 06, 2023 Kalamazoo City Hall in winter. (Photo by John McNeil)
Groups to rally at Pfizer Monday to protest reported vaccine experimentation
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Members of the Michigan State legislature, Michigan for Vaccine Choice, the Grand New Party PAC, the Michigan Conservative Coalition, and other groups will hold a rally Mond...
Feb 05, 2023 Signs for a rally at Pfizer Feb 6, 2022 (courtesy Grand New Party PAC)
Groundbreaking held for new affordable housing project in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - More affordable housing is coming to Kalamazoo. Despite the bitterly cold temperatures, a crowd of about 150 local officials, builders and community members turned out Fri...
Feb 04, 2023 Groundbreaking for Zone 32 in Kalamazoo Feb 3, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Federal grants for road and street safety awarded for City of Kalamazoo, others
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo is one of several communities in southwest Michigan to receive grants to promote safer street. Michigan's U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Pete...
Feb 04, 2023 thecrazyfilmgirl / CC
Kalamazoo Sexual Assault Kit Initiative leads to arrest in 17 year old crime
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former Kalamazoo man is being charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in a case from over 17 years ago. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Kalamazoo...
Feb 03, 2023 Shawn Darnell Robinson Hopkins (courtesy Kalamazoo Co Prosecutors Office)
No injuries at vacant home fire early Friday in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were no injuries in an early Friday morning house fire in Kalamazoo. At approximately 1:00 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a structure fi...
Feb 03, 2023
Three, including Hoadley, appointed to vacancies on WMU Board of Trustees
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Jon Hoadley is back on the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. The former State Representative, a Democrat, was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer last year...
Feb 03, 2023 Kelly K. Burris (left), Jon Hoadley (middle) and Lisa Williams (right) were appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to join the WMU Board of Trustees.
