Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Ramp closures involving Columbia Avenue and I-194 in Battle Creek starting next week
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As part of the M-96 bridge improvement project over I-194 in Battle Creek, the Michigan Department of Transportation will be closing the ramps from M-96 (Columbia Avenu...
Sep 12, 2025 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).
One injured in shooting on Fox Ridge Drive late Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 23-year-old man is listed in stable condition at a Kalamazoo hospital after a shooting late Thursday night. At 11:54 p.m. officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Publi...
Sep 12, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Community celebration and groundbreaking ceremony announced for Kalamazoo Event Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A community celebration will be part of the groundbreaking later this month for the new Kalamazoo Event Center and Athletic Performance Center. Organizers say the event Fr...
Sep 12, 2025
Consumers Energy to celebrate "Energy Equity" day in Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy says it will be celebrating the success of their "Count on Us Kalamazoo" initiative Saturday afternoon with a special event at the Douglass Community Asso...
Sep 12, 2025 (courtesy Consumers Energy)
City of Portage acquires final land for Austin Lake Trail
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After finally acquiring the necessary land, the City of Portage is proceeding with construction of the Austin Lake Trail. When complete, the paved non-motorized trail will s...
Sep 12, 2025 (courtesy City of Portage)
Proposals sought for day/night shelter services to aid the unhoused in the Kalamazoo area this winter
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A partnership of local governments and other nonprofit organizations is inviting proposals from qualified, experienced service providers willing to operate daytime and nig...
Sep 11, 2025 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
State Rep Longjohn warns state government is a real possibility
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the Michigan budget deadline looming, one local lawmaker is recommending that anyone who has business with the state get it done before the end of the month. State Re...
Sep 11, 2025 Exterior of Michigan Capitol building (courtesy State of Michigan)
Open Roads to host ride this Sunday to honor cyclist killed in Kalamazoo last year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A memorial bike ride is set for this Sunday to honor Jeffrey Lillard, who was struck and killed while riding his bicycle to his job at Western Michigan University last yea...
Sep 10, 2025 Staff of Open Roads, Kalamazoo (courtesy Open Roads)
Fall hydrant flushing to begin Sunday in City of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo's Public Services Department will begin the fall hydrant flushing program this Sunday, September 14, at 10:00 p.m. City officials say flushing will c...
Sep 10, 2025 (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
The Portage Parks Foundation's third annual Oktoberfest returns this Saturday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - To kick off fall, the Portage Parks Foundation will be hosting its third annual Oktoberfest this Saturday, September 13 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at South Westnedge Park. The foun...
Sep 10, 2025 (courtesy Portage Parks Foundation)
