Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Spencer Torkelson named to the Tigers Opening Day roster
LAKELAND, FL (WKZO AM/FM) - The future is here for the Detroit Tigers. The team announced this weekend that top prospect Spencer Torkelson will make the Tigers Opening Day roster. The 22-year-old was ...
Apr 04, 2022 Detroit Tigers Spencer Torkelson (courtesy of MLB/Detroit Tigers)
Diesel spill after accident leads to no-contact advisory for portions of Portage Creek and the Kalamazoo River
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has issued a no-contact advisory for portions of Portage Creek and the Kalamazoo River, after a diesel spill Sunday. The spill wa...
Apr 04, 2022 The Kalamazoo County Hazardous Materials Response Team (Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Hazardous Materials Response Team)
Albion High School alum fired as basketball coach at Butler University
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Albion High School basketball standout and Butler alum LaVall Jordan has been fired at his college alma mater. The Indianapolis Star reports the university made ...
Apr 01, 2022 Former Butler University men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan (courtesy of Butler University)
Pistons snap losing streak with home win over the 76ers Thursday
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Pistons snapped a three-game losing streak with a 102-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 27 points and Isaiah Livers...
Apr 01, 2022
Red Wings have back-to-back games with Senators this weekend
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Red Wings play the first of a home-and-home series against the Ottawa Senators tonight at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit is winless in its last four games, includ...
Apr 01, 2022 Detroit Red Wings logo (courtesy of Detroit red Wings)
Manning charged with loss as Tigers fall to Blue Jays 5-3
DUNEDIN, FL (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on the road yesterday. Matt Manning was charged with the loss after giving up four runs, three earned, on four hit...
Apr 01, 2022 Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning (courtesy of MLB/Detroit Tigers)
Lions extend deal with tight end T.J. Hockenson
PALM BEACH, FL (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Lions will pick up the fifth-year option on tight end T.J. Hockenson. General manager Brad Holmes confirmed the move during the NFL owners meeting this week i...
Apr 01, 2022
Police identify Kalamazoo man killed in early Thursday morning crash
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police have identified a Kalamazoo man who was killed in a crash between his car and a semi-tractor trailer early Thursday morning. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safe...
Apr 01, 2022
National youth hockey tournament continues through Monday in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 50 teams and over 700 players from across the country are in Kalamazoo this weekend as part of one of the top youth tournaments in the nation. Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey As...
Apr 01, 2022 USA Hockey Youth Tier II 14U National Championships in Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association)
Red Wings fall in overtime to the Rangers
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Andrew Copp scored the winner in overtime as the New York Rangers topped the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 Wednesday night. Chris Kreider tied the game with a power play goal late i...
Mar 31, 2022 Detroit Red Wings logo (courtesy of Detroit red Wings)
