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Wed, February 08, 2012

Stryker CEO Resigns Suddenly for "Family Reasons"

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- The Chairman, CEO and President of Stryker Corporation has suddenly resigned. Stephen MacMillan’s resignation is effective immediately.  The press release cites ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Kalamazoo man on the loose following afternoon high speed chase

KALAMAZOO --  A Kalamazoo man, who was already wanted for a list of crimes is wanted for several more now that he has evaded police ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Western Michigan drops 3rd straight game, fall in overtime to Zips 69-66

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) – Wednesday night had the potential to be a special night in Kalamazoo.

University Arena had the feel of a playoff environment ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Jerry Sandusky asks for local jury

HARRISBURG, PA (WKZO) -- Former Penn State defensive coordinatorJerry Sandusky has requested that the jury selected for his trial come from Centre County, the community ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Broncos defensive coordinator Dave Cohen leaving for Rutgers

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) – After 2 seasons as the Broncos defensive coordinator, Dave Cohen announced on Tuesday night that he will be leaving WMU to ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Police Seek Tips to Find Murder Suspect

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- There is a suspected killer out there someplace and investigators are asking for help from the public to get him off the ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Search Continues for Missing Man

SOUTH HAVEN (WKZO) -- Van Buren County authorities are still searching for a foster home resident who went missing last week.

The sheriffs department said ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

'Superdrunk' Charges Dropped Against Portage Teacher

VAN BUREN COUNTY (WKZO) -- Charges have been dismissed against a Portage teacher who was one of the first in the state to be charged ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Phoenix Properties to purchase, redevelop former Kalamazoo Gazette properties

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- There appears to be a buyer for the Kalamazoo Gazette building in downtown Kalamazoo, although it doesn't sound like the new ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Jury Seated in Gibson Cold Case

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- It took all day Tuesday, but a jury has been seated to hear the murder case against Besham Sugrim, charged with the ...

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisory  More Details Hide Details

mic077-100502- /o.con.kgrr.fl.y.0004.000000t0000z-120211t1800z/ /vckm4.n.sm.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ 1002 pm est wed feb 8 2012 the flood advisory continues for the portage river near vicksburg * until saturday afternoon. * at 07 am tuesday the stage was 4.6 feet. * bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. * flood stage is 5.0 feet. * forecast...the river will continue to fall. * impact...at 4.5 feet...river is bankfull $$