Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Former Spartan hoops star shot and killed in Florida
ORLANDO, FL (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Michigan State University basketball star Adreian Payne is dead at the age of 31. Police said Payne was shot and killed in Orlando early Monday morning. Payne was a 1...
May 10, 2022 Michigan State University Spartan helmet (courtesy of Michigan State University Athletics)
Kalamazoo College teacher wins Pulitzer Prize for poetry
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo woman has won the Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her 2021 work titled, "frank: sonnets." Diane Seuss is a long-time teacher and writer in residence at Kalamazoo ...
May 10, 2022 2021 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry Diane Suess of Kalamazoo, MI (photo courtesy of Gabrielle Montesanti)
Broncos end Chippewas home winning streak with 11-2 win Sunday
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University baseball team handed rival Central Michigan its first home loss of the season on Sunday, as the Broncos pounded the Chippewas 11-2. Th...
May 09, 2022 Andrew Malone / CC
Kalamazoo County Clerk defends efforts to train potential candidates on how to get on the ballot
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Should Kalamazoo area elections officials try harder to train candidates on how to run for office? The question follows the disqualification of two Kalamazoo City Commissi...
May 09, 2022 Kalamazoo County Clerk/Register of Deeds Meredith Place
Woman crossing the road in a wheelchair struck and killed in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 39-year-old woman was been struck and killed Saturday by a vehicle while she was trying to cross a Berrien County road in a wheelchair. The Berrien County sheriff's...
May 09, 2022 Berrien County Sheriff's Department
Abortion rights advocates rally in downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With signs reading "My body, my choice," and "Keep abortion rights safe and legal," about 60 abortion rights advocates marched through downtown Kalamazoo on Saturday. Demo...
May 09, 2022 Glenn Beltz / CC
Michigan gas prices hit new record high
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan have soared 28 cents in the past week, setting a new record high. AAA Michigan says drivers are now paying an average of $4.32 per gallon for regular...
May 09, 2022 AAA Michigan graphic showing the price of gas May 9, 2022 (courtesy of AAA Michigan)
Butler Motor Speedway opens 70th season under new ownership
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A large crowd turned out Saturday night as Branch County's Butler Motor Speedway opened its 70th season of racing under new ownership. Long time race driver Tim Wilber too...
May 09, 2022 Butler Motor Speedway 2022 logo
Tigers get swept by Houston, getting shutout by the Astros 5-0 Sunday
HOUSTON, TX (WKZO AM/FM) - Jake Odorizzi tossed five scoreless frames as the Houston Astros blanked the Detroit Tigers 5-0 Sunday afternoon. The right-hander allowed only one hit and struck out five a...
May 09, 2022
Schoolcraft woman killed in Texas Township crash
TEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM - A Schoolcraft woman was killed Saturday when her vehicle hit a tree in Kalamazoo County's Texas Township. Deputies with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office were sent...
May 07, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
