Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Pennfield Twp woman arrested after shooting incident because of a broken television
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police says a dispute over a malfunctioning television led to shots being fired in Calhoun County's Pennfield Township Saturday night. Deputies with the Calhoun C...
Nov 08, 2020
One killed in fiery crash near Mattawan early Sunday morning
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is dead after police found their vehicle on fire early Sunday in Van Buren County. Deputies responded overnight to the 25000 block of County Road 375 for a repor...
Nov 08, 2020 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Coat drive yields over 360 for the upcoming winter season
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Children and adults in five West Michigan communities will be warmer this winter, thanks to a coat drive sponsored by a local credit union. During October, Kellogg Comm...
Nov 06, 2020 Kellogg Community Credit Union logo
Zazios to close for a new restaurant concept coming in 2021
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Another Kalamazoo area restaurant is closing, but this time to undergo a total transformation into a new restaurant concept. Zazios, located inside the Radisson Plaza Hote...
Nov 06, 2020 The interior of Zazios in downtown Kalamazoo (courtesy of Greenleaf Hospitality Group)
GVSU expert: West Michigan economic recovery resembles a ‘lopsided W’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The economic recovery roller coaster continues in West Michigan, with the overall mood of West Michigan business leaders still mixed. That's the assessment of Brian G. ...
Nov 06, 2020 Dr Brian Long (photo courtesy of Grand Valley State University)
Kalamazoo County cancels Veterans Day event
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, WWMT reported that Kalamazoo County has canceled its Veterans Day event due to COVID-19 concerns. According to WWMT, the move came after increased cases of COV...
Nov 04, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Union Cabaret to permanently close due to COVID-19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Another Kalamazoo restaurant is closing its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MLive confirmed Wednesday that the downtown establishment Union Cabaret and Grille closed ...
Nov 04, 2020 Kzoo Cowboy / CC
Behnke reelected Mayor of Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke beat back a challenge by two others to retain his seat in Tuesday's General Election. With 100% of the city's precincts reporting, Behnke...
Nov 04, 2020 Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke (courtesy of the City of Battle Creek)
Calhoun County postpones all jury trials until at least January 2021
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun County Courts announced Wednesday that no jury trials will be held through the remainder of 2020, due to high COVID-19 levels in the county. In release, Chief J...
Nov 04, 2020 Patrick Feller / CC
Upton reelected to serve Michigan's 6th Congressional District
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Congressman Fred Upton is declaring victory in Michigan's 6th District Congressional race. He made this announcement on his Twitter page: -- ORIGINAL STORY -- KALAMAZOO, ...
Nov 03, 2020 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
