Category Archives: (WKZO) Coldwater Sports
Coldwater middle school wrestlers finish second at East Jackson Tournament
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Legg Middle school wrestling team finished second out of 18 teams at the East Jackson Tournament Saturday. The Cardinals got first place individual finishes from Moh...
Ken Delaney Feb 08, 2026
Former WMU football standout Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
DALLAS, TX (WKZO AM/FM) -Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24. The team announced he died this morning, but did not provide a cause of death. Kneeland recovered a b...
Brett Briscoe Nov 06, 2025
Quincy Orioles compete at Union City Middle School Track Invite
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB)- The Quincy Middle School track team had a strong showing at the Union City Track Invitational held on Thursday. Perfect weather and sunny skies finally made for great conditions...
Brett Briscoe Apr 25, 2025

Jonathan Smith named Michigan State University head football coach
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Jonathan Smith, who has led Oregon State to new heights during his tenure over the past six seasons, has been named Michigan State University’s 26th head fo...
Ken Delaney Nov 25, 2023

Announcer for Detroit Tigers Jim Price passes away at 81
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A familiar voice on the Detroit Tigers Radio Network which broadcasts games on numerous stations across Michigan has died. Media outlets across the state report that l...
Jerry Malec Aug 08, 2023

St. Phil’s Vicky Groat earns MHSAA Allen W. Bush Award for service to athletics
EAST LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Long time Battle Creek St. Philip volleyball coach, principal and athletic director Vicky Groat is one of the recipients of the Michigan High School Athletic Assoc...
Jim Measel Aug 04, 2023

Tim Lester not retained as W.M.U. Broncos head football coach after 5-7 season
KALAMAZOO, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Western Michigan University Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae announced Monday that Tim Lester will not be retained as Head Coach of the Broncos football team. Le...
Jim Measel Nov 28, 2022

Butler Motor Speedway opens 70th season under new ownership
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – A large crowd turned out Saturday night as Branch County’s Butler Motor Speedway opened its 70th season of racing under new ownership. Long time race driver Ti...
Ken Delaney May 09, 2022

HS Hoops: Kalamazoo Central claims district title with 69-41 win at Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO-AM/FM & WTVB) - Kalamazoo Central claimed its first MHSAA Boys Basketball District championship since 2018 with a 69-41 win against Coldwater in a Division 1 District Final at ...
Sean Watson Mar 11, 2022

City of Battle Creek and Bombers agree to new lease, Bombers changing name in rebranding
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The City of Battle Creek and the Battle Creek Bombers have agreed to a new five year lease agreement that will keep the Northwoods League team at C.O. Brown Stadium thro...
Jim Measel Nov 17, 2021

