Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair opens Friday at noon in Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair is back in person Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4. at Bronson Park. The Arts Fair will open Friday at 12 p.m., granting artists ...
Jun 02, 2022
Kalamazoo Police identify May 29 murder suspect
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police have identified the suspect involved in the murder of David Brown, who was killed at his home in the 1800 block of Fulford St...
Jun 02, 2022 Photo from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
Dowagiac man killed as car crashes into telephone pole in St. Joseph County early Thursday morning
CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 20-year-old Dowagiac man was killed early Thursday morning in a St. Joseph County one vehicle crash. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite reports the crash took place on Y...
Jun 02, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Allegan County man wins two Michigan Lottery jackpot prizes within a month, both tickets bought at same location in Kalamazoo
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Allegan County man is on a lucky streak after winning two jackpot prizes from the Michigan Lottery within a month. According to the Michigan Lottery, the 33-year-old play...
Jun 02, 2022 A portion of a winning Fast Cash ticket from May 13, 2022 (courtesy of Michigan Lottery)
Man charged after firing police officer's gun during mental health crisis
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A man accused of firing an officer's gun during a mental health crisis last week has been charged. 49-year-old Brian Lamont Armstrong is charged with three counts of res...
Jun 02, 2022
Speed and alcohol likely factors in 9th Street fatal crash on Memorial Day morning
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is reporting that vehicle speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in a fatal crash that happened on Memorial Day Monday, May 30...
Jun 01, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil).
Two home occupants on Garfield Avenue treated for smoke inhalation in BC fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - An unattended candle is being listed as the cause of a Tuesday night fire which caused nearly $18,000 worth of damage to a home at 304 Garfield Avenue in Battle Creek. A...
Jun 01, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Mask mandate lifted for Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- During the 2020-2021 school year, KPS students were attending classes fully remote. Then for the 2021-2022 school year, students returned to in-person learning and were r...
May 31, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Gov. Whitmer announces two business expansions bringing 138 jobs and new investments to the city of Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Tuesday, May 31, to announce two significant business expansion projects in Holland that a...
May 31, 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
MDOT announces shut down of four miles of I-94 for 15 Mile Road bridge demolition
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that a four mile portion of I-94 will be totally closed this weekend to allow for demolition of the 15 Mile Road brid...
May 31, 2022
