Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
UPDATE: Woman traveling from Chicago to Canada found safe
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that Valerie Villegas has been found safe. No other details were provided. --- Original Story --- Authorities are trying to locate a wo...
Jun 29, 2021 Valerie Villegas - Kalamazoo County Sheriff's office
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County reminds residents of storm safety tips
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Due to recent and continuing stormy weather conditions, the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) shared a reminder of storm safety tips on Tuesday. Most of the remin...
Jun 29, 2021 Flooding in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil).
Kalamazoo Public Library announces plans for Mobile Library
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, officials with the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) announced plans for mobile library services. There will be a series of events that residents can participate in....
Jun 29, 2021 KPL Mobile Library. (Image Courtesy Kalamazoo Public Library)
UPDATE: Portage man accused in murder of parents found competent to stand trial
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man from Portage accused in the double murder of his parents has been found competent to stand trial. According to a report from MLive Tuesday, 28-year-old Nicholas Johnso...
Jun 29, 2021 Nicholas Johnson. (Photo via Kalamazoo County Jail).
Judge Anne E. Blatchford announces retirement from 8th District Court in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Judge Anne E. Blatchford has announced her retirement from the 8th District Court in Kalamazoo County after serving for more than 17 years. Kalamazoo County officia...
Jun 29, 2021 Judge Anne E. Blatchford. (Photo via Kalamazoo County Government website).
Kalamazoo County to hold interviews for District 2 seat Tuesday
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners will be holding interviews Tuesday afternoon to fill the vacant District 2 seat. The seat was previously held by Zac Bau...
Jun 29, 2021 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)
UPDATE: Free steak dinner by God's Kitchen rescheduled
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A free steak dinner by God's Kitchen of Michigan, previously scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, has been rescheduled, the hunger-relief organization said Tuesday afternoon. T...
Jun 29, 2021 Kalamazoo City Hall in the fall from Bronson Park. (Photo by John McNeill).
Second shooting in just two days at Kalamazoo apartment complex
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo police are investigating the second shooting in two days at an apartment complex. Officers responded to Fox Ridge Apartments near Alamo Ave. at around 4:45 Tues...
Jun 29, 2021
Name of 9-year-old child fatally shot last week in Kalamazoo released
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo investigators have released the name of a young child who was shot and killed last week. The 9-year-old was identified as Carl Atkins. He was shot at a home nea...
Jun 29, 2021 Robert Nelson / CC
Austin Lake in Portage hosts boating event for Invasive Species Awareness Week
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan DNR is holding several events for Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week now through Sunday, July 4. Over 54 boating events called Landing Blitz are taking pl...
Jun 29, 2021 Boat Landing Blitz - Michigan EGLE
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