Michael Arney

Kalamazoo

Contributor at WKZO-AM (Kalamazoo , MI)

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SUV driver seriously injured in crash

2 days ago | wkzo.com | Michael Arney

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The driver of an SUV suffered serious injuries when they crashed into a tree in Portage yesterday afternoon. Police say the crash happened around 4 p.m. on Kilgore Road between Skylar and Lakeside drives, but have not indicated what caused it. The crash happened on the border between the cities of Kalamazoo and Portage. The driver has not been identified.
No 4th of July parade in Schoolcraft for second straight year

2 days ago | wkzo.com | Michael Arney

SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – There will be no parade through downtown Schoolcraft next Friday for the Fourth of July. The village council decided last night to cancel the parade because they don’t have enough police to staff the event. The cancellation is the second consecutive in Schoolcraft, with last year’s called off due to road construction. The fireworks will still happen in the village on July 5 and the car show in Burch Park will also happen.
State House Speaker Hall believes School Aid budget can be done by July 1

2 days ago | wtvbam.com | Michael Arney

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – State House Speaker Matt Hall of Richland believes the School Aid budget for the next fiscal year can be done by July 1. Hall says he also thinks a road funding plan could be ready by then as well. He said yesterday that he is seeing momentum from both House and Senate leaders on getting the budget for schools ready within the next week.
St. Joseph County deputies make arrests after chasing stolen motorcycle

3 days ago | wkzo.com | Michael Arney

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Several people have been arrested by the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office after deputies engaged in a brief chase with a stolen motorcycle Tuesday. They spotted the bike in the area of Shimmel and Storms roads in Sherman Township, and the motorcyclist refused to pull over for a traffic stop. They then abandoned the bike and tried to run off.
KVET arrests two armed suspects on Portage Street

3 days ago | wkzo.com | Michael Arney

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Two people are in custody after they were arrested June 21 by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, Kalamazoo Public Safety, and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. They were working on an operation to address gun violence in the city of Kalamazoo by locating and arresting people who were illegally possessing guns.
Portage business to receive funding from Michigan Strategic Trust Fund for expansion

3 days ago | d2698.cms.socastsrm.com | Michael Arney

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – There is some good local economic news that came out of the governor’s office yesterday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Pro-Services of Portage would be receiving support from the Michigan Strategic Trust Fund to support their expansion plans in Kalamazoo County. Portage City Manager Patrick McGinnis made mention of it at this week’s council meeting. “They’re going to invest $12 million, another 250 jobs in Portage.
AUDIO: Holtec International holds open house on Palisades nuclear plant refiring

3 days ago | wkzo.com | Michael Arney

BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Holtec International officials say they are on target to refire the Palisades nuclear power plant before the end of 2025 in Covert Township. Senior manager of government and communications Nick Culp says they are “showing the world that the U.S. is truly a leader when it comes to nuclear energy.”Audio PlayerThey held an open house last night in Benton Harbor to get comments and concerns from people. Ken Priest supports refiring the plant.
AUDIO: Portage city council objects to FOIA act change

3 days ago | 965wtou.com | Michael Arney

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Plans to streamline the Freedom of Information Act at Portage City Hall took a slight detour this week, when the council objected to one proposed change. The FOIA act requires government agencies to make documents available on request from any member of the public, within certain guidelines, usually with a fee attached to cover the cost of producing those documents.
House fire put out in 5800 block of Lovers Lane

3 days ago | wkzo.com | Michael Arney

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Portage firefighters put out a fire at a home in the 5800 block of Lovers Lane last night. The got the call just before 10 p.m. from neighbors who saw smoke coming from the home and they found heavy smoke and flames at the rear of the home when they arrived. No one was home and no one was injured. Battalion Chief Lou Playford says thanks to alert neighbors and fire crews, the flames were quickly brought under control.
AUDIO: Congressman Huizenga says ceasefire between Iran, Israel “first step” to peace

4 days ago | wtvbam.com | Michael Arney

WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) – Congressman Bill Huizenga of Zeeland is praising President Trump for ordering the bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran that have led to a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.