Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
The City of Kalamazoo announces finalists for city attorney
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Kalamazoo has selected three finalists for the position of Kalamazoo City Attorney. The three finalists are William Kim, Julianne Pastula, and James Porter. I...
Jerry Malec Nov 30, 2022

Woman arrested in store parking lot on narcotic related charges
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A 51-year-old woman arrested on narcotic related charges in St. Joseph County. St. Joseph County Sheriff's deputies say it happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, ...
Jerry Malec Nov 30, 2022

City of Portage to get into the holiday spirit with Traditional Holiday & Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage is getting ready for it's Traditional Holiday and Tree Lighting Ceremony this coming Saturday, December 3. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the City Centre...
Jerry Malec Nov 30, 2022

Kalamazoo man to serve 10 years in prison for weapons and drugs charges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo man is on his way to prison. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced on Tuesday, November 29 that 30-year-old Deshay Malory will be sentenced to 10 years in a fed...
Jerry Malec Nov 30, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

UPDATE: Body of missing 42-year-old Wayland area man found north of Holland
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WKZO-AM/FM, Nov. 29, 2022) - The search for a missing 42-year-old Wayland area man has ended tragically. On Tuesday, the Allegan County Sheriff's Department reported that members of ...
Gary Stevens Nov 29, 2022 Photo of Avel T. Martinez provided by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office.

Public invited to meet and greet candidates for Kalamazoo City Attorney on Wednesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners are hoping for a good turnout on Wednesday afternoon, November 30 when they plan a meet and greet for the candidates for Kalamazoo City Attor...
Jerry Malec Nov 29, 2022 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)

Man facing 15 years prison time for resisting and obstructing police
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man convicted of two counts of Resisting/Obstructing Police as a Fourth Habitual Offender is now facing up to 15 years in prison. 62-year-old Mark Shelton was f...
Jerry Malec Nov 29, 2022 Best Law

Multiple vehicles inside garage damaged in hit and run crash at apartment complex
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible hit and run in an apartment complex near Green Meadow Road and Drake Road. According to deputies, multip...
Jerry Malec Nov 29, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil).

Martin man who solicited teens online receives sentence
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- One of the six men who were arrested by the Kalamazoo Human Oppression Strike Team back in August for soliciting sex from teens online has been sentenced. Authorities say...
Jerry Malec Nov 29, 2022 Booking photo of Alexander Bogdan provided by the Kalamazoo County Jail.

State fines Graphic Packaging for air quality violations: Public waits for final report from environmental agencies
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The State of Michigan has slapped a fine and additional requirements on Graphic Packaging for Air quality violations, but this isn't the action the city and Northside res...
Jerry Malec Nov 29, 2022 Photo from Graphic Packaging's Facebook page.




