Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Pedestrian struck in Kalamazoo Tuesday evening is listed in critical condition
KALAMAZOO, MI 9WKZO AM/FM) - A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Kalamazoo Tuesday evening. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, at 7:11 p.m. of...
Jan 04, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Pistons play at Golden State tonight, but might be missing Bagley for an extended period
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Pistons are in San Francisco to square off with the defending champion Golden State Warriors tonight. Detroit is 1-and-2 on its current five-game road trip...
Jan 04, 2023 Detroit Pistons Marvin Bagley III (courtesy of NBA/Detroit Pistons)
Spartans roll over Nebraska in men's hoops, get set for weekend match-up with U of M
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In men's college basketball action Tuesday night, Michigan State University crushed Nebraska 74-56 for its fifth straight win. Michigan State (10-4, 2-1) is building mo...
Jan 04, 2023 Michigan State University Spartan helmet (courtesy of Michigan State University Athletics)
Red Wings host Devils tonight
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Red Wings are back on the ice tonight hosting the New Jersey Devils in Detroit. The Red Wings have won three-of-four after doubling up Ottawa 4-2 Saturday.
Jan 04, 2023 Detroit Red Wings logo (courtesy of Detroit red Wings)
Kalamazoo County man wins $500,000 lottery prize
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo County man turned a $10 prize into a $500,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery's 5X Multiplier instant game. the Michigan Lottery announced Wednesday that the ...
Jan 04, 2023 (Courtesy Michigan Lottery)
AUDIO: Hard feelings remain over the handling of KDPS chief Coakley's dismissal
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The firing of former Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Vernon Coakley has the leader of the Kalamazoo's NAACP asking questions. Coakley was let go after a month'...
Jan 04, 2023 Former Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police Chief Vernon Coakley. (Photo courtesy of KDPS).
Taylor elected new chair of Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners, vows bipartisanship
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners held their first meeting of the new year Tuesday night, with a few new faces, picked new leadership, and expressed hope that th...
Jan 04, 2023 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners vice chair John Taylor (courtesy John McNeill)
Gas tax in Michigan increases 1.4 cents per gallon for 2023
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Drivers in Michigan are paying more at the pump in 2023 because of a rise in the state gas tax. A law signed under former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder increased Michigan's ...
Jan 03, 2023 Robert Geiger / CC
Governor Whitmer's State of the State address is scheduled for January 25
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to give her State of the State address in Lansing Wednesday, January 25. The Governor will speak before the joint session of t...
Jan 03, 2023 Governor Whitmer during State of the State address 2022. (Image via Governor Whitmer Livestream).
Van Buren County New Year's Eve shooting victims identified, suspect to be arraigned today
LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office has identified the two men shot and killed at a New Year's Eve party in Lawrence. 40-year-old Jason McCreary of Sutter Creek, Californ...
Jan 03, 2023 Police lights
