Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Arrest warrant issued for former adult foster care homeowner in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a former adult foster care homeowner in Portage, following investigations into the abuse of an elderly resident. In March, a cell phon...
Jun 04, 2021 5508 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Portage, Michigan - Google Street View
Ex-Kalamazoo Public Safety chief joins Grand Rapids department
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The former head of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety been hired as the Grand Rapids Police Department's first chief of staff. Karianne Thomas was terminated last y...
Jun 03, 2021 KDPS Chief Karianne Thomas (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Two dead in apartment building shooting in Galesburg Thursday morning
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two people are dead and a suspect is in custody after an early Thursday morning shooting at an apartment complex in the Kalamazoo County village of Galesburg. The Kalamazo...
Jun 03, 2021 (Photo by John McNeil).
Kalamazoo County may ban local hunting event that targets various wild animals for prizes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County commissioners will be voting on a resolution soon that could outlaw a wild animal hunting event that takes place in the Galesburg area every year. Consid...
Jun 03, 2021 jans canon / CC
CCSD alert the public to two phone scams in Sheridan and Pennfield Townships
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - There are so many phone scams these days that it can be overwhelming. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says they found out Wednesday that a Sheridan Township resident...
Jun 03, 2021 Alachua County / CC
MSP look for suspect who scared kids and stole woman's purse
NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are looking for a man who stole a woman's purse from a vehicle in St. Joseph County after scaring the victim's two children. State Pol...
Jun 03, 2021 Michigan State Police cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo man jailed after authorities intercept cocaine deal at Mattawan fish hatchery
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- One man was arrested and another is expected to be charged after a cocaine drug deal was intercepted by Van Buren County Sheriff's deputies. FOX 17 reports that it happene...
Jun 03, 2021 Acid Pix / CC
God's Kitchen of Michigan seeking donations for summer meal series
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In order to support a large-scale series of free meal events over the summer, God's Kitchen of Michigan is seeking community donations through a GoFundMe campaign. The ser...
Jun 02, 2021 Western Michigan University Students enjoy a free spaghetti dinner from Broncos Kitchen at their 58 West Student Apartments meal site on Monday, September 7, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Broncos Kitchen).
Two injured in Park Township crash involving semi and dump truck
PARK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a semi and dump truck that injured two people. The crash occurred around 2:20 p.m...
Jun 02, 2021
With warmer weather in full swing, Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller weighs in on reckless driving
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Warmer weather means that more people are on the roads, and more frequently. However, Kalamazoo County is experiencing an uptick in instances of reckless driving in...
Jun 02, 2021 Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
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