Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Former Detroit police chief Craig gives first political speech, eyes gubernatorial run
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Retired Detroit Police Chief James Craig is not yet running for the Republican nomination for governor but took his first steps toward that last night. He addressed the Jack...
Jul 07, 2021 Retired Detroit Police Chief James Craig (courtesy of LinkedIn)
Despite home runs, Tigers fall to the Rangers; series finale this afternoon
ARLINGTON, TX (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Tigers were doubled up by the Texas Rangers in a 10-5 loss last night. Eric Haase belted a three-run homer and Robbie Grossman and Jake Rogers each had a solo ...
Jul 07, 2021 Detroit Tigers Robbie Grossman after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers July 6, 2021 (courtesy of MLB/Detroit Tigers)
Dickinson changes mind on NBA Draft, will return to U of M next season
ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Hunter Dickinson has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will return to the University of Michigan basketball team. Dickinson was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year last seas...
Jul 07, 2021 University of Michigan basketball player Hunter Dickinson (courtesy of U of M Athletics)
Martzen steps down from key MSU football positon
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State University football is looking for a new chief of staff after Geoff Martzen resigned from the position. Martzen came to MSU from Colorado when the Sparta...
Jul 07, 2021 Michigan State University Spartan helmet (courtesy of Michigan State University Athletics)
Bridge work on I-94 in Van Buren County scheduled to start next week
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Look for more construction work affecting travel on I-94 beginning next week. The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced a $1.2 million repair project for the C...
Jul 07, 2021 A Michigan Department of Transportation map showing construction work on the CR 653 bridge over I-94 in Van Buren County (courtesy of MDOT)
Woman killed in early morning camper fire near Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A woman is dead after a camper fire north of Holland early Tuesday. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department says the fire occurred at Drew's Country Camping on Ransom Street ...
Jul 06, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Governor to announce $150 million investment in Ottawa County area parks and recreation
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be in Grand Haven this afternoon to announce a proposed $150 million investment in local parks and recreation. The press conferen...
Jul 06, 2021 State of Michigan logo
Kalamazoo commissioners to consider allowing fireworks for Juneteeth celebrations
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While the debris from this week's backyard fireworks shows is still being picked up, Kalamazoo City Commissioners could soon add the Juneteeth holiday to the dates when fi...
Jul 06, 2021 David Wiley / CC
City Commission to vote on student resource officer for Loy Norrix tonight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Protests over school resource officers resurfaced at the last Kalamazoo City Commission meeting, prompting a delay in an agreement between the City and Kalamazoo Public Sc...
Jul 06, 2021 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School (courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Michigan gas prices drop $.01 this week, still up $1.03 more than this time last year
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2021-high of $3.21 per gallon last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.20 per gallon for reg...
Jul 06, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC
