Author Archives: Ken Delaney
After snapping losing streak Saturday, Red Wings will host Predators again Tuesday
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Red Wings wrap up their home stand with games tomorrow night and Thursday against the Predators. Detroit snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over F...
Feb 22, 2021 Detroit Red Wings logo (courtesy of Detroit red Wings)
Biden tells Pfizer workers "you're stepping up, you're saving lives" after tour of Portage plant
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Saying there will be enough COVID-19 vaccine for every American by the end of July, President Joe Biden Friday afternoon toured the state-of-the art Pfizer plant in Portage ...
Feb 19, 2021 President Joe Biden speaks at the Pfizer plant in Portage, Michigan February 19, 2021 (courtesy of WOOD TV 8)
More organizations criticize Southwest Michigan First CEO choice, one board member resigns
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - More organizations in the Kalamazoo area are separating themselves from the economic development organization Southwest Michigan First, after it announced the hiring of fo...
Feb 19, 2021
Portage officials try to head off potential flooding from anticipated snow melt
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the City of Portage Department of Public Works say their staff have begun work to clear storm drains on local streets in an effort is underway to reduce the r...
Feb 19, 2021 vagueonthehow / CC
Senate approves broadband internet bill proposed by Senator Nesbitt
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Senate Thursday approved a measure sponsored by Senator Aric Nesbitt that seeks to improve access to reliable broadband internet. "Expanding broadband access is...
Feb 19, 2021 State Senator Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton. (Photo courtesy Michigan Senate Republicans).
Senator McCann looks to beef up state regulations for Michigan’s drinking water
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo Thursday introduced a bill that he says will allow state government to set the highest and best standards for Michigan's drinking wate...
Feb 19, 2021 Senator Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo)
City of Kalamazoo to shut down temporary warming shelter this weekend
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo says it will close the temporary warming shelter near the Mills Street homeless encampment this Sunday at 12 noon as temperatures will no longer meet...
Feb 19, 2021
Man shot while advancing on police in Van Buren County's Paw Paw Township
PAW PAW TOWNHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 49-year-old Wisconsin man is in critical condition after being shot while confronting police in Van Buren County's Paw Paw Township. Van Buren County Sheriff Danie...
Feb 19, 2021 (Photo by John McNeil)
WMU Cooley Law School Innocence Project assists in man's release after 15 years
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Detroit man is free after a judge overturned his 28 convictions in a double murder and arson case from 2005. Kenneth Nixon was released from prison in Ionia Thursday thank...
Feb 19, 2021 Ken Nixon after being released from the Michigan Reformatory in Ionia, Michigan February 18, 2021(courtesy of the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School)
Wagner helps Wolverines hold off Rutgers for fourth straight win
ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Number three University of Michigan beat Rutgers 71-64 at Crisler Center last night in men's college basketball. Franz Wagner had 20 points to help lead the Wolverines to ...
Feb 19, 2021 University of Michigan basketball player Franz Wagner (courtesy of University f Michigan Athletics)
