Category Archives: Holland News

Health officials identify first case of Monkeypox in Barry County
BARRY COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Health officials in Barry County announced their first recorded case of monkeypox on Tuesday, October 11. According to Barry-Eaton District Health Department spokesper...
Jerry Malec Oct 11, 2022 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to unveil new nature preserve in Allegan
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is unveiling the new Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan on Saturday, October 15 with an open house-style Grand Opening. The...
Jerry Malec Oct 10, 2022

West Michigan's county roads offer radiant views of fall colors up to October 22
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- This list of fall color drives reflects the best suggestions from five county road agencies in West Michigan. Peak viewing conditions for West Michigan are expected from ...
Jerry Malec Oct 07, 2022

Donut and Beer Festival set for Saturday, October 8 in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Outlier Events is partnering with the Battle Creek Battle Jacks to bring Donut & Beer Fest to MCCU Field. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 8 ...
Jerry Malec Oct 06, 2022

Benton Harbor man arrested in Van Buren County after high-speed chase and crash
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Benton Harbor man was arrested after a high-speed chase on I-94 in Van Buren County Thursday morning, October 6. Authorities say it all began around 3:30 a.m. when Michig...
Jerry Malec Oct 06, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)

Why do we see different gas prices in different parts of town?
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- You drive on one side of town and you see the price per gallon of gas at your local station. But then you go to a different block and the price different at that station,...
Jerry Malec Oct 05, 2022 Speedway gas station at the intersection of Miller Road and Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo displaying the higher price drivers are paying in Kalamazoo County. (Photo by Jerry Malec)

Suspect from 1995 cold case arrested in Mexico by Van Buren County deputies and FBI
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Van Buren County authorities teamed up with the FBI to locate the suspect of a 1995 cold case in Mexico. Authorities have arrested 52-year-old Juan Luis Solis-Reyn...
Jerry Malec Oct 05, 2022 Juan Luis Solis-Reyna booking photo from Van Buren County Jail.

Private 1st Class Hofman returns home after being MIA for 77 years
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After 77 years, the body of a Grand Rapids soldier has finally come home. According to MLive, the remains of Private First Class Donald Hofman arrived at Gerald R. For...
Jerry Malec Oct 02, 2022 U.S. Army Soldier Donald Hofman. (Photo from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency)

State Police hosting car seat check event
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw post is partnering with National Faith & Blue and will be conducting a free car seat check event on Saturday October 8 from 12:0...
Jerry Malec Oct 02, 2022

West Nile Virus detected in Allegan County wild bird
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A case of West Nile Virus has been detected in a wild bird in Allegan County. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services notified the Allegan County Health...
Jerry Malec Sep 30, 2022
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