Category Archives: Holland News

Fire & police units respond to the Holland Aquatic Center for chemical release
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The fire services division was dispatched to the Holland Aquatic Center located at 550 Maple Avenue at 11:57 a.m. on Monday, August 2 for a chemical spill in the building. ...
Jerry Malec Aug 02, 2022

Two probable monkeypox cases identified in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Ottawa County Department of Public Health announced on Monday, August 2, that two probable cases of monkeypox have been identified in Ottawa County. While the cas...
Jerry Malec Aug 02, 2022 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

August 2 Primary; what local election officials want you to know
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, August 2 is Primary Election Day in Michigan, and voters are being asked to choose what state and county candidates they would like to see on the ballot for the ...
Jerry Malec Aug 01, 2022 Voting sign. (Photo by John McNeil)

Michigan gas price average down 20 cents compared to last week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices have decreased 20 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.24 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 76 cents less than th...
Jerry Malec Aug 01, 2022

Moped driver taken to the hospital with injuries after accident; was not wearing a helmet
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Police are investigating a moped accident that sent it's driver to the hospital on Saturday, July 30. Authorities say it crash happened around 6:55 p.m on 8th...
Jerry Malec Jul 31, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo

UPDATED: Missing South Haven area woman found and safe
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Sheriff's Office is reporting that 31-year-old Chelsea Ann Kalleward from the South Haven area has been located and is safe. They thank all of those who ...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022 Photo provided by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office.

Driver cited for failing to yield to right of way on US-31 at New Holland Street
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital on Friday, July 29. Authorities say it happened around 7:39 a.m. on U...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo

Van Buren Conservation District inviting public to think "Healthy Water" during Healthy Water Week 2022
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Van Buren Conservation District's "Healthy Water Week" is scheduled to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, at the Van Buren C...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022

ADVISORY: Suspected blue-green algae bloom in Allegan County's Swan Lake, actions to take
CHESHIRE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) received preliminary positive results from testing of a suspected blue-green algae bloom, also known as cyanobacteria,...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022 Allegan Co health Dept. Logo. (courtesy of Allegan County)

Local fruit growers set to collaborate at Van Buren Conservation District MAEAP Fruit Field Day
LAWTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) is set to hold a Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance (MAEAP) Fruit Field Day for fruit growers. The event is scheduled fo...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022




