Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Tigers lose pitching prospect due to Tommy John surgery
LAKELAND, FL (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Zack Hess will miss the 2022 season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The seventh-round pick out of LSU in the 2019 draft had the pro...
Feb 22, 2022
Water and wastewater rates to go up by double digits next month in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Higher water and wastewater rates will take effect next week in the City of Kalamazoo and surrounding townships. The Kalamazoo City Commission approved the 14% water rate ...
Feb 22, 2022 Kalamazoo City Commission meeting Feb 21, 2022
AUDIO: Heated discussion over how to deal with deer population in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - According to a new report, Kalamazoo's population is sharing the city with several deer herds. The authors of the report say it's time the city do something about it. A su...
Feb 22, 2022 Fool4myCanon / CC
76-year-old activist crawling from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo to highlight gun violence
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Longtime community activist Bobby Holley Monday began crawling from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo to call for an end to gun violence. The 76-year-old set out on the 23-mile...
Feb 22, 2022 Bobby Holley of Battle Creek is crawling from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo to highlight gun violence (photo courtesy of WOOD-TV 8)
Commissioners to receive report tonight on the problem of deer within the Kalamazoo city limits
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Have you seen more deer in the City of Kalamazoo in the past few years? It appears suburban development and rising deer populations have prompted a number to seek new feed...
Feb 21, 2022 yrjö jyske / CC
Utility proposing two high-voltage line projects to boost power reliability in St. Joseph and Cass counties
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Indiana Michigan Power says it will invest approximately $56 million to enhance the electric transmission network across southwest Michigan. The utility plans to build ...
Feb 21, 2022 A screenshot of a proposed transmission line for Indiana Michigan Power (courtesy of Indiana Michigan Power)
U of M coach Howard scuffles with Wisconsin assistant after road loss Sunday
MADISON, WI (WKZO AM/FM) - University of Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard is in trouble after he grabbed and reportedly swung at a University of Wisconsin assistant coach after their loss in Mad...
Feb 21, 2022 University of Michigan logo (courtesy of U of M)
Portage and other districts drop mask wearing mandates beginning today
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services revised its guidance on masking wearing last week, Portage Public Schools and several other districts will lift th...
Feb 21, 2022 Olgierd (3rd account) / CC
Kalamazoo commissioners to consider double digit increase in water and sewer rates tonight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Commissioners tonight will formally consider a proposal for a double digit increase in water and sewer rates. It would apply to the many thousands of custom...
Feb 21, 2022 Eric Norris / CC
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center providing further opportunities for campers with sensory needs
AUGUSTA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center in Augusta is working to provide a better camp experience for those with sensory needs or invisible disabilities. The center has teamed ...
Feb 20, 2022 A KultureCity Sebnsory Inclusive bag (courtesy of Sherman Lake YMCA)
