Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Suspect being held on open murder charge after fatal shooting in Battle Creek early Wednesday morning
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning in the 100 block of South 22nd Street. Officers responded to the scene just...
Jul 09, 2025
236 employees to be laid off as cannabis company plans to close 20 Michigan dispensaries
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After some in the industry predicted 2025 could be a watershed year for legalized marijuana retailers in Michigan, a cannabis company has announced it is closing its 20 Mi...
Jul 09, 2025
18-year-old from Ann Arbor drowns in Lake Michigan north of Saugatuck Tuesday afternoon
UPDATE: The Allegan County Sheriff's Office has now identified the victim as Xavier Randolph of Ann Arbor, Michigan. SAUGATUCK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Aftet 10 drownings were reported across the sta...
Jul 08, 2025
Coldwater man pleads guilty to soliciting underage girls in Calhoun and Jackson counties
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - A 57-year-old Coldwater man accused of soliciting underage girls in two counties for sex has pleaded guilty. Walter Rodger Ward Jr. entered the guilty pleas June 24 in Calhou...
Jul 08, 2025 Calhoun County Justice Complex
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts offers free admission during July
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As part of its 101st anniversary celebration, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is offering free admission throughout July. KIA officials say offering free admission ensures...
Jul 08, 2025 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (courtesy KIA)
Tour and roundtable to highlight Brownfield Redevelopment in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two once-contaminated sites in downtown Kalamazoo are being transformed into affordable housing and commercial space thanks to state investment and strong local partnershi...
Jul 08, 2025 Harrison Circle apartments, Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy AVB Commercial Construction)
Early Saturday morning murder victim identified, KDPS seeking eyewitnesses
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has identified the man killed in the July 5 shooting on West Paterson Street as 34-year-old Kalamazoo resident Leetrail Lamont Bi...
Jul 07, 2025 Leetrail Lamont Bible (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)
Former Tiger Brandon Inge signs one-day contract to coach Kalamazoo Growlers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Growlers have signed former MLB All-Star and Detroit Tiger fan-favorite Brandon Inge to a one-day head coaching contract for Thursday, July 10 at Homer Stryk...
Jul 07, 2025 (courtesy Kalamazoo Growlers)
Arcadia Creek project starts Monday, July 7 on Westnedge Avenue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -Work begins Monday, July 7 on a major project to rebuild and expand the capacity of Arcadia Creek. City officials say the multi-year effort will reduce flooding risks, mode...
Jul 04, 2025
No injuries in fire at the Big Boy Restaurant on West Columbia Avenue in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were no injuries, but a Battle Creek restaurant had to be evacuated Thursday morning due to a fire. At 10:20 a.m. the Battle Creek Fire Department was dispatched ...
Jul 03, 2025
