Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Death rate in Kalamazoo County increased dramatically during the pandemic, but not just because of COVID-19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It should be no surprise that the death rate has spiked in Kalamazoo County in the last two years, but COVID-19 wasn't the only big killer. County Medical Examiner Joyce d...
Jul 07, 2022 Joyce L. deJong, DO
Medical Examiner (courtesy of WMU School of Medicine)
City approves first monies for gun violence prevention programs, Kalamazoo County expected to follow suit
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A plan to fund gun violence prevention programs has finally been approved by the City of Kalamazoo, and the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners may soon follow. Kalama...
Jul 06, 2022 Alyssa Stewart, the Chief Impact Officer with the United Way of South Central Michigan, spoke before the Kalamazoo City Commission July 5, 2022 (photo credit-John McNeill)
Statute of Abraham Lincoln to be placed in Kalamazoo's Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After years of work, fundraising and discussions, the Kalamazoo City Commission has approved a plan to memorialize Abraham Lincoln in Bronson Park. The Kalamazoo Abraham L...
Jul 06, 2022 A map of the location of the Abraham Lincoln statute in Kalamazoo's Bronson Park (courtesy of City of Kalamazoo)
A section of Emmett Township near Battle Creek to be without water this morning
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A leaking valve of a 16-inch Emmett Township water main is requiring emergency work Wednesday that will shut off water to a section of homes and businesses in the Towns...
Jul 06, 2022 Emmett Township water shutoff area July 6, 2022 (courtesy City of Battle Creek)
A portion of US-131 in Kalamazoo County could soon be named the Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A bill that would honor a slain law enforcement officer from Kalamazoo County is awaiting the signature of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. House Bill 5720 designates a portion of ...
Jul 05, 2022 Fallen Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Sgt. Ryan Proxmire
Teen killed in Barry County house fire, burning candles being pointed to as cause
DELTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police say a fire that's believed to have been started by burning candles after a Barry County home lost power has claimed the life of a 16-year-old female. The Barry County ...
Jul 05, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Passenger critically injured and vehicle hits tree in Van Buren County Monday night
BANGOR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The passenger in a vehicle that crash into a tree in the 61000 block of 46th Avenue in Van Buren County's Bangor Township is in critical condition after rescue crews...
Jul 05, 2022
Lane closures expected this week as work continues on U.S. 131 near Wayland
WAYLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In partnership with the Gun Lake Tribe, the Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately $26 million to rebuild the US-131/M-179 interchange and resurfac...
Jul 05, 2022 A Michigan Department of Transportation map showing road work on U.S. 131 near Wayland beginning July 5, 2022 (courtesy MDOT)
City Commission to vote tonight on plan to allocate $550,000 for violence prevention programs in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After a month of pleading from Kalamazoo's Mayor to see action on gun violence prevention, a proposal is finally on the agenda tonight. A City Commission subcommittee that...
Jul 05, 2022
Group looks to add statute of Abraham Lincoln at Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Commissioners will be asked tonight to allow a statue of Abraham Lincoln be put in Bronson Park. Lincoln made his only Michigan appearance in the park in 18...
Jul 05, 2022 A Michigan Registered Historic Site sign for the visit of Abraham Lincoln in Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy of the Kalamazoo Abraham Lincoln Institute)
