Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Health Director Rutherford to assume role as Interim County Administrator after split vote
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In a politically charged decision Tuesday night, the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners picked a new interim head administrator to step in when the current County Adm...
Jan 19, 2022 Governor Whitmer meets with Kalamazoo County Health Officer Jim Rutherford on 5/11/21. (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
After a two week delay, Mike Quinn named new Chair of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners failed to reelect last year's Chair and Co-chair two weeks ago, they have turned to new leadership this year. Former Chai...
Jan 19, 2022 Kalamazoo County Government logo
Grand Valley to now offer free tuition to low-income families across Michigan
ALLENDALE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Grand Valley State University is expanding its free tuition program to all low-income families in Michigan. The program, called the Grand Valley Pledge, is currently limit...
Jan 19, 2022 (courtesy of GVSU)
Group says bar and restaurant industry continues to face uncertainty in 2022
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A recent survey conducted by the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association shows roughly 70 percent of bars and restaurants in the state are facing staffing shortages, with the...
Jan 18, 2022 Steven Miller / CC
Red Wings rally for overtime win at Buffalo Monday, Flyers game today called off
BUFFALO, NY (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Red Wings erased a two goal deficit in the third period to beat the Sabers 3-2 in overtime in Buffalo yesterday. Dylan Larkin scored the game-winner just over tw...
Jan 18, 2022 Detroit Red Wings logo (courtesy of Detroit red Wings)
Northwestern loss drops Spartans in Coaches Poll
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State University men's team fell four spots to number 13 in the latest Coaches Basketball poll after a loss to Northwestern. The Wildcats notched a 64-62 w...
Jan 18, 2022 popo.uw23
Pistons start road trip tonight, could get Grant and Olynyk back soon
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Pistons begin a four-game road trip tonight against the Golden State Warriors. Detroit fell to 10-and-32 on the season after a 135-108 loss to the Phoenix ...
Jan 18, 2022
MSU guard wins his second straight Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State University guard Max Christie has won his second straight Big Ten Freshman of the Week award. Christie averaged 11 points and 5.5 rebounds in a win over ...
Jan 18, 2022
Loy Norrix students protest what they say are COVID-19 safety and racism concerns
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On the day commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a number of students held a protest outside Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School Monday, calling on the distr...
Jan 18, 2022 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Pistons get hammered at home by Suns
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It was a tough day at Little Caesars Arena for the Detroit Pistons as they fell 135-108 to the Phoenix Suns. Cade Cunningham scored 21 points for the Pistons before he was e...
Jan 17, 2022
