Category Archives: Battle Creek News
One injured in collision between mini van and UTV
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An 87-year-old man is in serious condition following a collision between a mini van and a utility vehicle Friday afternoon, March 3. At around 1:00 p.m. the Kalama...
Mar 03, 2023 BMN Network / CC
Van Buren County worker struck, killed on job site
BANGOR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A worker for the Van Buren County Road Commission was killed after being struck by a vehicle in a construction zone northwest of Lawrence Friday morning. Michigan St...
Mar 03, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Just over a week after devastating ice storm, area faces heavy snowfall, Winter Storm Warning
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Old Man Winter is not done yet, with heavy snow is predicted from the Upper Midwest to New England today. Kalamazoo County and the surrounding area is under a Winter Storm...
Mar 03, 2023 (courtesy National Weather Service Grand Rapids)
Man who allegedly stole pick-up in Galesburg leads police on six county chase Thursday
REED CITY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police have arrested a man who led officers on a chase in six counties yesterday. They say he stole a Dodge Ram pick-up truck in Galesburg around 8:45 a.m. yesterday and M...
Mar 03, 2023 Jason Rojas / CC
VIDEO & AUDIO: Suspect sought in parking lot shooting near busy Kalamazoo area intersection
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect involved with a shooting at an Oshtemo Township Liquor Store that took place a week ago on Thursday, Febr...
Mar 02, 2023 Suspect 1 has already been arrested and is in custody. Police are still looking for Suspect 2. (Image provided by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office)
Firekeepers distributes over $6 million in local revenue sharing
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, owners of FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, announced contributions of just over $20 million to the State of Michi...
Mar 02, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
City of Battle Creek to provide tree debris pickup starting Wednesday, March 1
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As city and Consumers Energy crews work to clean up hundreds of downed trees and power lines down, the City of Battle Creek will provide citywide tree debris pickup, s...
Feb 28, 2023 (courtesy City of Battle Creek)
Areas of Southwest MI to receive a share of $59.5 million in adult-use marijuana payments
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Treasury announced on Tuesday, February 28 that more than $59.5 million is being distributed among 224 municipalities and counties as a part of...
Feb 28, 2023 Tomas de Aquino / CC
Consumers Energy pushing for full restoration by midnight; some still in the dark
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As the night wears on, more than 600 Consumers Energy crews are continuing their push for full restoration of power by midnight on Monday, February 27, but as of 6:20 p.m...
Feb 27, 2023 Photo provided by Consumers Energy.
Kalamazoo Black History Museum launches garment fundraiser and scholarship fund
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Black History Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, has officially launched its merchandise fundraiser. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies are being so...
Feb 27, 2023
