Author Archives: Ken Delaney
1,000 food professionals from across the world expected to attend WMU conference this week in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Food service industry representatives will be descending on downtown Kalamazoo later this week, as Western Michigan University hosts its annual Food Marketing Conference. ...
Mar 23, 2025
WMU hockey takes on Denver in NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship tonight
ST. PAUL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University men's hockey team looks to capture its first NCHC Frozen Faceoff title Saturday night. WMU and Denver will hit the ice at 8:30 p.m. EDT at X...
Mar 22, 2025 (courtesy WMU Athlerics)
Kalamazoo Public Schools students to get a taste of college life next week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools seventh graders will be heading to Kalamazoo Valley Community College, while ninth graders will be going to Western Michigan University next week ...
Mar 22, 2025
Second suspect in fatal shooting last year on Kalamazoo's Northside arrested in Georgia
FULTON COUNTY, GA (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man wanted for a deadly drive-by shooting Mother's Day 2023 has been arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, thanks to a coordinated effort between the U.S. Marshals...
Mar 21, 2025 Dontaviour Lawrel Smith (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)
City of Battle Creek working to resolve water quality issues in local municipalities
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM)- Officials with the City of Battle Creek say they have identified a drinking water standard violation affecting water customers in Battle Creek, Springfield, Emmett Towns...
Mar 21, 2025 Joe Shlabotnik / CC
Suspect in stolen vehicle rams patrol car during pursuit
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were no serious injuries after a stolen vehicle pursuit in South Haven Thursday morning escalated when the suspect intentionally rammed a police patrol car before ...
Mar 20, 2025
Skateboarder struck and killed early Thursday morning in St. Joseph County
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A male riding a skateboard on M-66 in St. Joseph County's Sturgis Township was struck and killed by a pick-up truck early Thursday morning. The St. Joseph County Sh...
Mar 20, 2025
City of Battle Creek announces snowplow naming contest winners
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Even though it's the first day of Spring, the City of Battle Creek is gearing up for next winter, announcing the winning names from their snowplow naming contest. The n...
Mar 20, 2025 (courtesy City of Battle Creek)
Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports record setting economic impact in 2024
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Local tourism officials say sporting events continue to draw thousands of visitors who spend millions of dollars in the Kalamazoo area. Discover Kalamazoo Sports helped ho...
Mar 20, 2025
Car crashes into multiple vehicles in Kalamazoo gas station parking lot, injuring at least two people
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A speeding vehicle veered off the road and into a gas station lot on South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo Wednesday afternoon, hitting two cars, a gas pump, and two motorcy...
Mar 19, 2025
