Category Archives: (WKZO) Holland News
More than 308 permanent housing placements to homeless Veterans provided by Battle Creek VA Medical Center
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — As part of VA's nationwide goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2022, the Battle Creek VA Medical Center has provided 308 permanent housing placements to hom...
Jan 30, 2023
Southwest MI organizations to benefit from Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund award grants
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund has awarded more than $258,000 dollars in grants in 2022 to nearly 100 community groups throughout it’s 26-county service ...
Jan 26, 2023
Evaluation indicates Palisades closure could hurt area’s economy
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — As an effort to reopen the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County is being considered in Washington D.C., Covert Township and it’s neighborin...
Jan 24, 2023
Fire put out once, then rekindles at Paw Paw brewery
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A fire struck a Van Buren County business, got extinguished by firefighters, and then rekindled itself a few hours later. It happened early Tuesday morning, January 24...
Jan 24, 2023
Local gas prices a touch higher than statewide average
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Gas prices in Michigan are up seven cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 39 cent...
Jan 23, 2023
Xylazine-Involved fatality in Van Buren County prompts warning from health officials
LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — There has been a recent death in Van Buren County of a person testing positive for Xylazine according to health officials. Xylazine is a sedative used in veterinary c...
Jan 22, 2023
Stabenow nominates six from West Michigan for admission to military academies
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) – Six students from West Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the United...
Jan 20, 2023
State Police investigating serious injury crash Barry County
THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Wayland Post are investigating a single vehicle crash involving a Chevrolet Tahoe on Wednesday, January 18 ar...
Jan 18, 2023
Candlelight vigil to be held for missing Portage mother of 8
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A candlelight vigil is being held for the missing Portage mother of eight children on Sunday, January 15. Family members say the vigil is set to take place at Biggby...
Jan 13, 2023
Audio: Airline safety top priority during FAA computer shutdown said Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International airport director
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Federal Aviation Administration’s shut down on Wednesday, January 11 no doubt affected thousands across the country with delayed flights and other travel w...
Jan 13, 2023
