Category Archives: Holland News

Free hepatitis testing and vaccines at Allegan County Health Department
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- In observation of National Hepatitis Awareness Month this May, the Allegan County Health Department is offering a free walk-in clinic for Hepatitis A vaccinations and testi...
Jerry Malec May 13, 2022

New program launched by Bronson Healthcare to offer health care professionals variety in work and experiences
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Bronson Healthcare has launched an internal travel staffing program to support variable staffing needs for nurses and other hard to fill clinical positions across the hea...
Jerry Malec May 09, 2022 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)

Prosecutor rules KDPS officers acted in self-defense during 2021 bus station shooting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County prosecutor Jeff Getting ruled on Friday, May 6, that police officers acted in self-defense when they fatally shot a man who had shot three people at the ...
Jerry Malec May 06, 2022 Best Law

Body of missing 1-year-old found in creek in Kent County
BYRON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kent County police are confirming that the body of a missing toddler was found Monday morning, May 2, in Buck Creek in Byron Township. Kent County Sheriff officials ...
Jerry Malec May 02, 2022 Photo from Kent County Sheriff's Office.

Michigan State Police to host "Stuff a Blue Goose" events last weekend in April
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- For the entire month of April, the Michigan State Police, Paw Paw Post has been working with community law enforcement partners to collect new purses and toiletry items for...
Jerry Malec Apr 29, 2022 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)

Names of two children killed in Constantine fire released by mother
CONSTANTINE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The names of two children who died in a fire on Monday, April 25, in St. Joseph County have been released. WWMT-Newschannel 3 reporting that the names were provided by ...
Jerry Malec Apr 28, 2022 jonel hanopol / CC

World events likely to keep gas prices elevated for foreseeable future
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are up slightly after weeks of decline. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.94 per gallon for regular unleaded, 2 cents more than last wee...
Jerry Malec Apr 25, 2022

Van Buren County deputies help recover submerged van
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Van Buren County Deputies were called out to Antwerp Township on Sunday, April 24, to help recover a van that rolled into Lake Brownwood. Deputies responded around...
Jerry Malec Apr 25, 2022 Photo from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office.

MDOT Adopt-A-Highway pickup starts Saturday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Be on the lookout this weekend for folks wearing those highly visible yellow-green safety vests walking along your local highway. Volunteers will be fanning out across lowe...
Jerry Malec Apr 22, 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).

Gov. Whitmer calling for assistance in keeping Palisades Power Plant open
COVERT TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for federal investment to protect 600 jobs at Palisades Power Plant while at the same time, lowering energy costs and shoring u...
Jerry Malec Apr 20, 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).




