Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
UPDATE: Kalamazoo man who went missing Tuesday has been located
UPDATE- Thu 7/1/21 5:29 a.m.: KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Investigators say 61-year-old Jeffrey Alan Jurena was been located and taken to an area hospital. No other information was released. The Kal...
Jul 01, 2021 Jeffrey Alan Jurena - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Small plane crashes at Hastings Airport, no injuries for occupants
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police (MSP) reported Wednesday that there were no injuries in a small plane crash that took place at the Hastings Airport. Around 6:00 p.m., troopers from t...
Jun 30, 2021 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Kalamazoo Public Schools unveil three-year strategy to reverse impact of pandemic learning
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) have unveiled a three-year strategy meant to reverse the impacts of the pandemic on student learning. Superintendent Rita Raichoudhuri flesh...
Jun 30, 2021 Photo by John McNeil.
Ascension Borgess reminding residents of firework safety during Fourth of July
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With Fourth of July Weekend celebrations on the horizon, officials with Ascension Borgess are reminding residents of some basic firework safety tips. According to the U.S....
Jun 30, 2021 Borgess Emergency / Trauma Center. (Photo by John McNeil)
Bronson Healthcare, Acadia Healthcare to build new behavioral health hospital in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bronson Healthcare and Acadia Healthcare Company announced Wednesday that they have formed a joint venture to build a 96-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Bat...
Jun 30, 2021 Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital-Battle Creek Front View. (Photo courtesy Bronson Healthcare).
Kalamazoo County Prosecutor says deputy was justified in December shooting
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Deputy will not face any charges after being cleared in a fatal December shooting, according to County Prosecutor Jeff Getting. The inc...
Jun 30, 2021 KCSD investigating fatal one car accident in Comstock
Prosecutor calls for stronger gun safety legislation following fatal shooting of Kalamazoo child
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting is calling for legislation that would make it a felony to improperly store a gun resulting in the injury or death of a child. It ...
Jun 30, 2021 Robert Nelson / CC
Vehicle leaves roadway, launches into a group of trees in Kalamazoo County crash
ROSS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County authorities say a driver was seriously injured after their vehicle left a roadway and was launched into a group of trees. It happened around 3:30 Tue...
Jun 30, 2021 Ross-Augusta Fire Department
Virtual event Wednesday raising money for popular Kalamazoo seat belt safety campaign
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The non-profit group Simple Safety Rescue Force of Kalamazoo is holding a virtual event this afternoon. It's aimed at raising funds for the popular seat belt safety campa...
Jun 30, 2021 Simple Safety Rescue Force - via Facebook
Kalamazoo County Commissioners select Monteze Morales for District 2 seat
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners has selected Monteze Morales to fill the vacant seat representing District 2. The position was opened up following previ...
Jun 29, 2021 Kalamazoo County Commissioners hold a special meeting on 6/29/21.
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