Author Archives: Ken Delaney

Allegan County man sentenced Monday to 35-50 years for killing his adopted daughter in 1989
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former Allegan County man, who's already in prison for a murder in Virginia, Monday was sentenced to 35 to 50 years in prison for killing his 14-year-old adopted daughter,...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 Dennis Lee Bowman (courtesy of Allegan County Sheriff's Office)

Larry Bell gives $5.25 million gift to his alma mater Kalamazoo College
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The former owner of Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo has made a $5.25 million gift to his college alma mater. The gift from class of 1980 graduate Larry Bell to Kalamazoo Colle...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 Larry Bell (center) made a $5.25 million gift to his alma mater Kalamazoo College (courtesy of Kalamazoo College)

Rogers and fellow lawmakers looking for feedback from Michigan's veterans
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo State Representative Julie Rogers, as well as fellow Michigan House Democrats, and Director Zaneta Adams of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, will be kicking...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 Veterans' Issues Listening Tour graphic

Massive marijuana grow facility in Lawrence nearing completion on its first phase of construction
LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -What's being called the largest completely artificial light marijuana grow in Michigan is nearing completion on its first phase of construction. 305 Farms is located in the ...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 305 Farms logo

Stabenow co-sponsors legislation to stop members of Congress from buying and selling stocks while in office
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is cosponsoring bills to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks while in office. The Ban Congressional Stock Tradin...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 Senator Debbie Stabenow. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Debbie Stabenow).

Gas prices in Michigan jump 15 cents per gallon on average
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan jumped 15 cents this past week, setting a new 2022 high. AAA Michigan says drivers are now paying an average of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 A Shell gas pump in Coldwater M (Midwest Communications Inc 2020)

Pistons fade in the second half, fall to TImberwolves 118-105
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Minnesota Timberwolves took control of the second half in a 118-105 win over the Detroit Pistons at the Target Center. After trailing by one at halftime, Minnesota w...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022

Hockey All Star break continues for Red Wings
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Red Wings still have a few more days to rest up, then return from the All-Star Break Wednesday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers. The Red Wings have 46 poi...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 Detroit Red Wings logo (courtesy of Detroit red Wings)

U of M loses Offensive Coordinator to the University of Miami
CORAL GABLE, FL (WKZO AM/FM) - Mario Cristobal is adding another coach to his staff at the University of Miami. ESPN is reporting that the Hurricanes are hiring the University of Michigan's Josh Gatti...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 University of Michigan logo (courtesy of U of M)

Commissioners to receive water and sewer hike plan for Kalamazoo tonight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo City Commission at their meeting tonight will formally receive a request for a 14% hike in water rates and a 12% increase in sewer rates that will apply to e...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2022 A February 2022 comparison chart of water and wastewater rates for the City of Kalamazoo and surrounding communities (courtesy of City of Kalamazoo)




