Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Oversight committee hears testimony from clerks on presidential election
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three Michigan county clerks were among those who testified Thursday before the Joint House-Senate Oversight Committee's investigation into the presidential election. State ...
Nov 19, 2020 Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons (courtesy of WKTV Community Media)
Traditional free Thanksgiving dinner at Theo & Stacy's won't happen this year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The four-decade old tradition of a free Thanksgiving dinner at Theo & Stacy's in downtown Kalamazoo is coming to an end, at least for this year. The latest emergency o...
Nov 19, 2020 Theo & Stacy's Owner Stacy Skartsiaris (courtesy of The & Stacy's)
State reports COVID-19 death toll now up to 8,324 in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan health officials Thursday reported another 134 deaths from coronavirus, with 61 of those deaths added during a review of records. That brings the death toll in the ...
Nov 19, 2020 A graphic from the State of Michigan COVID-19 tracking website Nov.19, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
Acension Michigan implements visitor restrictions at its hospitals
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Acension Michigan is joining most other healthcare organizations in Michigan to limit visitors at its hospitals, including Acension Borgess in Kalamazoo, Acension Borgess-...
Nov 19, 2020 Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital, formerly Ascension Borgess
MSU's football game Saturday scratched due to Maryland COVID-19 outbreak
COLLEGE PARK, MD (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State University's scheduled football game at Maryland this Saturday has been called off. Under the guidance and advice of medical officials, Maryland announce...
Nov 19, 2020 The Michigan State University football team at Indiana Nov. 14, 2020 (courtesy of MSU Athletics)
Shirkey defies Governor, creates his own COVID-19 PSA
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clark Lake) said he wanted to make a COVID-19 public service announcement with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, after he and other stat...
Nov 19, 2020 A screenshot of a COVID-19-awareness public service announcement featuring Michigan Sen. Mike Shirkey and Henry Ford Health System Dr. Mark Smith.
Stafford sits out with hand injury, kicker Prater honored by NFL
ALLEN PARK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not participate in practice yesterday due to an injury to his throwing hand. Stafford said he will take it day-by-day and h...
Nov 19, 2020
Western wins offensive shootout at CMU Wednesday night
MT. PLEASANT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In a battle of undefeated college football teams last night, Western Michigan University secured the Victory Cannon Trophy as the Broncos defeated rival Central Michiga...
Nov 19, 2020 A Western Michigan University Football "Keep The Cannon" graphic for their game with Central Michigan University Nov. 18, 2020 (courtesy of the WMU Athletics)
Group sues to stop latest ban on indoor dining in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Just hours before another shutdown, a Michigan restaurant association sued Tuesday to try to stop a ban on indoor dining. The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association sai...
Nov 18, 2020 Chris Yunker / CC
Stafford has injured hand, but is optimistic he can play
ALLEN PARK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford reportedly has a partially torn ligament in his throwing hand. The NFL Network reported the injury, which he suffered in Detroi...
Nov 18, 2020
