Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Bronson Healthcare welcomes new Chief People Officer
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cheryl Johnson, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), has joined Bronson Healthcare as the regional health system's senior vice president and chief people officer...
Jun 07, 2021 Cheryl Johnson, Sr. Vice President, Chief People Officer. (Photo courtesy Bronson Healthcare).
Portage Parks & Recreation to host "Portage Reptile Roundup" this Saturday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Residents of the Portage area will have a chance to learn about reptiles this weekend, thanks to a new event presented by Portage Parks & Recreation. The City of Portage...
Jun 07, 2021 Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary in Athens, MI. (Photo courtesy Emily Sabourin).
Kalamazoo City Commission to discuss COVID relief fund use Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Commissioners are scheduled to hold a late afternoon workshop on how to spend the tens of millions that will be rolling into city hall from the latest Covid...
Jun 07, 2021 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
UPDATE: New details released in Galesburg couple murder case
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATE: The man charged in the recent murder of a Galesburg couple says that he did it because the couple was being loud and he couldn't sleep, according to a new report b...
Jun 07, 2021 Patrick Feller / CC
Air Quality, Fire Weather alerts across parts of West Michigan during dry heat wave
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Air Quality alerts and Fire Weather Watches have been in effect across parts of Michigan, as extremely dry conditions continue amidst a heatwave. Residents in Allegan,...
Jun 07, 2021 Dry grass - Brandon James WKZO
Driver not wearing seat belt seriously injured after vehicle strikes tree in Cass County
CALVIN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cass County officials say a driver who was not wearing a seat belt suffered serious injuries in a one-vehicle crash early Sunday. Sheriff's deputies responded to th...
Jun 07, 2021 Courtesy Cass County Sheriff's office
Arson at Parchment little league complex investigated by Kalamazoo Township officials
PARCHMENT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Township police and fire officials are investigating an apparent arson at a Little League complex in Parchment. Damage was discovered Saturday morning at the co...
Jun 07, 2021 Courtesy - Dodi Elsman Leckie
First of its kind Kalamazoo River cleanup event brings dozens together for a good cause
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Dozens of people gathered for a good cause Saturday as the Kalamazoo River Alliance held their 1st annual Kalamazoo River Cleanup event. Over 70 volunteers, along with ci...
Jun 07, 2021 Photo collage (Brandon James/WKZO) via Kalamazoo River Allaince
DNR investigating large field fire along Branch-Calhoun County line
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan D.N.R. is investigating a field fire which reportedly involved tires that broke out late Saturday afternoon near Burlington and County Line Roads. Th...
Jun 07, 2021 jonel hanopol / CC
(UPDATED) - KDPS rule out suspect vehicle in shooting of Kalamazoo 14-year-old
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police have ruled out a white Chevy Camaro as a suspect vehicle in the shooting of a 14-year-old. Officers initially believed the ca...
Jun 06, 2021 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
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