Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Kalamazoo Public Safety officer loses battle with leukemia
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety passed away Saturday, October 8, after a battle with leukemia. The department made the announcement Sunday throu...
Oct 09, 2022 KDPS Officer Christian Smith. (Photos from KDPS Facebook page)
Former WMU hockey team captain accused of rape will not serve jail time
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Former Western Michigan University hockey captain Paul Washe, accused of a rape in 2021, will not be heading to jail. The news comes following his sentencing in Kalamazoo...
Oct 09, 2022
Woman escapes kidnapper at Battle Creek hotel: Suspect arrested without incident
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A woman escaped after being held captive in a hotel room just outside of Battle Creek on Friday, October 7. Authorities say it happened around 4 p.m. when they got a c...
Oct 09, 2022
One in hospital after Friday shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are investigating a shooting that happened on Friday, October 7, that sent one person to the hospital. Officers responded aro...
Oct 09, 2022
Shots fired outside Battle Creek Central football game
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - No injuries have been reported after shots were fired outside a high school football game in Battle Creek Friday night. Police said it happened around 9:40 p.m. in the ...
Oct 08, 2022 Robert Nelson / CC
West Michigan's county roads offer radiant views of fall colors up to October 22
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- This list of fall color drives reflects the best suggestions from five county road agencies in West Michigan. Peak viewing conditions for West Michigan are expected from ...
Oct 07, 2022
Battle Creek Police Department to attend second annual Faith and Blue event Saturday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Battle Creek Police Department will join Battle Creek's second annual Faith and Blue event on Saturday, October 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Claude Evans Park located a...
Oct 07, 2022
Threat causes the closing of Vicksburg Middle School Friday
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A online threat has caused Vicksburg Middle School to be closed today. Superintendent Keevin O'Neill says Thursday afternoon some of the 8th grade students at Vicksburg Mi...
Oct 07, 2022 Vicksburg Community Schools logo
Man pleads no contest to January murder of 62-year-old woman
BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Calhoun County man has pleaded no contest to the murder of a Bedford Township woman. According to court documents, 59-year-old Gary Vogt was charged with homicid...
Oct 06, 2022 Mug shot of Gary Vogt provided by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office/Calhoun County Jail.
Donut and Beer Festival set for Saturday, October 8 in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Outlier Events is partnering with the Battle Creek Battle Jacks to bring Donut & Beer Fest to MCCU Field. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 8 ...
Oct 06, 2022
