Category Archives: Battle Creek News
More than 500 people join Bronson Healthcare for its Healing Steps Forward Virtual Vigil
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - More than 500 people lit virtual candles online in honor of family, friends, loved ones and healthcare workers who've died during the pandemic, sharing memories and messag...
Feb 16, 2022 A screenshot from the Bronson Healthcare for its Healing Steps Forward Virtual Vigil website
Fundraising begins for proposed Black history museum in downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A $30 million fundraising effort is underway to bring a Black history museum to downtown Kalamazoo. Plans for the museum were announced by the Rev. William Stein and state...
Feb 15, 2022 Rev. William Stein announces plans for a Black history museum in downtown Kalamazoo Feb 14, 2022
State grant to help the upper floors of historic Schuler's restaurant be renovated into affordable rental housing
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Strategic Fund has awarded the City of Marshall $725,450 in Community Development Block Grant funds to renovate the upper floors of a historic downtown restaur...
Feb 14, 2022 Schuler’s restaurant in downtown Marshall, MI (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
Names released in Friday's fatal traffic crash in Kalamazoo County's Ross Township
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police have now released the names of those involved in a fatal accident in Kalamazoo County's Ross Township last Friday morning. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Dep...
Feb 14, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Juneteenth as city holiday possible for Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The city of Battle Creek is working to recognize Juneteenth as a city holiday. This proposal is set to be introduced at the next city meeting on Tuesday, February 15th...
Feb 12, 2022 Photo from City of Battle Creek Facebook Page
Battle Creek firefighter injures back Friday morning while battling blaze caused by heater
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fireman was injured Friday morning at an apartment fire in southeast Battle Creek. Fire officials say around 9:45 a.m., emergency crews were sent to 60 Greentree Blvd...
Feb 11, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Battle Creek woman killed in head-on crash on Dickman Road in Kalamazoo County Friday morning
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 54-year-old woman from Battle Creek was killed this morning, after her vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle that crossed the centerline in slippery road ...
Feb 11, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Police say cell phone video selfie helped them identify suspects in Kalamazoo rape and robbery case
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police says cell phone photos taken during a party helped them identify the teen charged with raping a Western Michigan University student at gunpoint during a home invasi...
Feb 11, 2022 Best Law
Local state representative urges Michigan's Governor to push for an end to vaccine mandate on truckers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A local lawmaker and others around the state are calling on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to work with federal and Canadian officials to end a vaccine mandate on trucke...
Feb 11, 2022 Jack-JackT / CC
Long: Modest but steady growth continues for West Michigan economy
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The West Michigan economy remains stable, but according to a noted local economist there are signs that the usual pent-up demand similar to most postwar recessions, is beg...
Feb 08, 2022 West Michigan Business Outlook chart for Jan. 2022 (courtesy of Supply Management Research,
Grand Valley State University)
