Author Archives: Ken Delaney
WMU Board of Trustees approves new contract with AFSCME union
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees held their first meeting Wednesday with new President Russ Kavalhuna driving the agenda. It was a meeting only in the off...
Aug 13, 2025 The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at their online meeting August 13, 2025
WMU Board of Trustees to meet today to consider new AFSCME contract
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold a special virtual meeting at 1:00 p.m. today to consider approving a two-year contract with WMU's chapter of th...
Aug 13, 2025 WMU logo (courtesy Western Michigan University)
Kalamazoo man dies in two vehicle crash, alcohol is believed to be a factor
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A 24-year-old Kalamazoo man is dead after a two vehicle crash in early Saturday. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says around 2:00 a.m. officers were dispatched to...
Aug 09, 2025 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
One person dies in Battle Creek house fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person died in a Battle Creek house fire Saturday morning. The Battle Creek Fire Department says it responded to a residential structure fire Saturday morning on Gr...
Aug 09, 2025
Cass County crash injuries Chicago woman
NEWBERG TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says a teen from Plainwell caused a two vehicle crash that a woman the hospital Friday morning. Around 8:45 a.m., deputies from the...
Aug 09, 2025 (photo by John McNeil)
Motorcyclist in serious condition after being struck by car in Allegan County
SALEM TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A motorcyclist was seriously injured Saturday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle that apparently ran a stop sign at the Allegan/Ottawa county line. Just after ...
Aug 09, 2025 Allegan County Sheriff's Patch (image courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Battle Creek police investigate early morning stabbing
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police say a 32-year-old Battle Creek man is in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times early Friday near Michigan Avenue and Division Street. Police were c...
Aug 08, 2025
Two arrested after targeted operation against human trafficking and child exploitation in Calhoun County
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says a week-long, targeted investigation into human trafficking and child exploitation has resulted in the arrest of two adult males...
Aug 08, 2025 (courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office)
Woman suffers minor injuries after being shot in the head while riding in a car on Florence Street
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A passenger is a vehicle traveling through a Kalamazoo neighborhood was struck in the head by gunfire Sunday afternoon. At 5:41 p.m. officers from the Kalamazoo Department...
Aug 04, 2025 BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com
Kalamazoo to celebrate National Night Out August 5
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says it will be joining community members in neighborhoods across the city in celebrating National Night Out Tuesday, August 5. K...
Aug 02, 2025 Police officers engage with citizens in Kalamazoo during National Night Out 2019. (Photo by Will Kriss).
