Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

UPDATE: Teenager reported missing from Galesburg has been located and is safe
UPDATE Wed 6/9/21 9:27 a.m.: GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Family members are reporting that 15-year-old Payton Stroman has been located and is safe. No other details were provided. ORIGINAL STORY: GA...
Brandon James Jun 09, 2021 Payton Stroman via family members

Northside Ministerial Alliance hosts anti-violence rally
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, the Northside Ministerial Alliance held a rally at Mt. Zion Baptist Church to address increasing neighborhood violence. The rally was held due to an uptick of gun...
Will Kriss Jun 08, 2021 The Northside Ministerial Alliance holds an anti-violence rally at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on 6/8/21. (Photo via Mt. Zion Baptist Church Facebook Livestream).

RCKC - Expect delays in construction projects, including Nichols Road
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) announced Tuesday that the public should expect delays on anticipated construction projects this year. Officials say ...
Will Kriss Jun 08, 2021 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)

Family Health Center will hold vaccination event during Lunchtime Live this Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Family Health Center (FHC) has announced that it will be holding another COVID-19 vaccination event, this time during a local food truck rally. This event comes after ...
Will Kriss Jun 08, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Victim's name from Friday fatal crash released by CCSD
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WNWN) - The name of the teenager who was killed in a traffic crash last Friday morning in Springfield has been released. The Calhoun County Sheriff Department says 18-year-old Anthony...
Jim Measel Jun 08, 2021

WMU president to make historic announcement at Tuesday press conference
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University officials say they are planning to make an historic announcement this afternoon. At a press conference this afternoon, President Edward Montgom...
Ken Delaney Jun 08, 2021 A graphic promoting a June 8, 2021 press conference on the www.wmich.edu website (courtesy of Western Michigan University)

Northside Ministerial Alliance hosting demonstration against violence Tuesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Northside Ministerial Alliance will be hosting a community anti-violence demonstration Tuesday evening. Dr. Addis Moore, President of the Northside Ministerial Allianc...
Will Kriss Jun 07, 2021 Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, MI. (Photo via Google Street View).

Kalamazoo City Commissioners approve Victims Advocate position within KDPS
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new Victims Advocate and Social Services Coordinator position within the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) has been approved by the Kalamazoo City Commissione...
Will Kriss Jun 07, 2021 Kalamazoo City Commissioners speak with KDPS Chief Coakley. (Image via City of Kalamazoo YouTube page through Zoom meeting).

Kalamazoo City Commissioners begin discussions of COVID relief funds, public input requested
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo City Commissioners have begun discussing how to best use Federal COVID relief funds, and they are asking the community for input and guidance. During a virtu...
Will Kriss Jun 07, 2021 Kalamazoo City Hall in the fall from Bronson Park. (Photo by John McNeill).

WMU announces plans to reopen Waldo Stadium at full capacity
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Waldo Stadium at Western Michigan University (WMU) is set to reopen at full capacity this fall, according to an announcement from WMU Athletics Monday. Officials say the d...
Will Kriss Jun 07, 2021 Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)




