Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County announces Sprinkle Road construction work
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) has a confirmed start date for the Sprinkle Road project between N Avenue/Kilgore Road and Milham Avenue, according to an of...
Jun 15, 2021 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)
Catalyst Development unveils Warner Building in Downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Kalamazoo-based Catalyst Development unveiled its latest project in the city, the Warner Building. Officials with the company said the he mixed-use building will ...
Jun 15, 2021 The Warner Building - a rendering of the Edwards Street side of the building. (Photo courtesy Catalyst Development).
Kalamazoo police boosting up speeding patrols as neighborhood complaints continue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo's response to drivers speeding on streets around the city has been to beef up traffic patrols and install speed bumps. City officials may be stepping it up in m...
Jun 15, 2021 Chad Kainz / CC
Kalamazoo County Commissioners expected to oppose state mental health legislation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Commissioners are expected to approve a resolution tonight opposing state legislation that would turn the state's Mental Health System over to private in...
Jun 15, 2021 Chloe Capture
Driver flees police, runs stop sign and hits two vehicles in Allegan County
WATSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A driver who fled from police after an attempted traffic stop in Allegan County ended up causing a three-car collision Monday afternoon. Sheriff's deputies were pat...
Jun 15, 2021 thecrazyfilmgirl / CC
Man fires numerous gunshots at crowd of people during party in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A shooting victim in Battle Creek is recovering from injuries after a man fired numerous gunshots into a crowd of people during a birthday party. Police were called ar...
Jun 15, 2021 100 block of Willis St. - Google Satellite Image
University Plaza demolished by WMU, will be repurposed as a green area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A building that previously held two restaurants at the edge of Western Michigan University (WMU) has been demolished. The building, University Plaza located on Howard Stre...
Jun 14, 2021 Former site of University Plaza near Western Michigan University. (Photo by Will Kriss).
City of Portage - Asphalt multi-use trail maintenance to begin Tuesday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Asphalt trail maintenance is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 15, according to an announcement from the City of Portage Monday. The two trails affected include the follow...
Jun 14, 2021 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Kalamazoo City Commissioners surveying public on how to use COVID relief funds
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Commissioners want ideas from the public on how to spend the $39 million they are getting from the American Rescue Plan. That comes after initial discussion...
Jun 14, 2021 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Final three defendants convicted in large West Michigan meth conspiracy
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The final three defendants in a large meth distribution conspiracy, including two from Kalamazoo, have been sentenced for their roles in the ring. According to a statem...
Jun 14, 2021 Approximately 11 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, a stolen, loaded firearm, and over $20,000 in drug proceeds were recovered by law enforcement during the execution of federal search warrants in Kalamazoo on June 25, 2020. (Photo via U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan).
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