Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Barry County educator wins Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan Lottery
BARRY COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Barry County educator known for the influence he has on his students has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winn...
Sep 20, 2022 Photo provided by the Michigan Lottery.
Bronson Healthcare encourages public to vaccinate against flu virus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With fall right around the corner, Bronson Healthcare is encouraging the public to get vaccinated against the flu. Current Bronson patients can call their primary care of...
Sep 20, 2022 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)
Battle Creek Police seek information after drive-by shooting kills child
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek Police are asking for help in locating the suspect or suspects involved in a drive-by shooting that killed a young child. Authorities say 2-year-old Kai R...
Sep 20, 2022 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).
Police searching for suspect who threatened customer at Battle Creek gas station with a pistol
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man that threatened another person with a gun at a Battle Creek gas station on Monday, September 19. Authorities ...
Sep 20, 2022 Surveillance camera at the Sunoco gas station at 334 N. 20th Street captures image of both the suspect and vehicle. (Image from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Facebook page)
Case of probable monkeypox virus identified in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department is reporting a probable case of monkeypox virus in Kalamazoo County. Health officials report that the pati...
Sep 19, 2022 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Six arrested, five police officers injured during Albion Festival of the Forks fracas
ALBION, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Festival of the Forks in downtown Albion was disrupted Saturday night when Albion Public Safety officers were attacked by several individuals. At least five officers suffe...
Sep 19, 2022 Albion Department of Public Safety logo
Several hundred lose power due to early morning thunderstorm
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An early morning thunderstorm has knocked out power for some. 255 Consumers Energy customers in Kalamazoo County lost power from the storm that developed around 3:00 a.m. ...
Sep 19, 2022
Fall color viewing on Michigan's back roads begins now: Here's the list of the best areas
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The County Road Association of Michigan has released it's 2022 "don't miss" list of local roads for fall colors. Officials with the association telle drivers that peak view...
Sep 18, 2022
Botched investigation into harassment allegations reason for termination of top leaders at Kalamazoo Twp Fire Department
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- According to findings of an independent investigation, a botched investigation into harassment allegations led to the termination of the top leaders at the Kalam...
Sep 18, 2022
Rite Aid announces "Family Immunization Days" at select locations in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Rite Aid is set to host Family Immunization Days at select locations across Michigan to ensure communities get the vaccinations they need to protect themselves against CO...
Sep 16, 2022 NIAID / CC
