Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
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).
Plainwell JBS Beef Plant affected by ransomware attack
PLAINWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The world's largest meatpacking company, which has a local plant, was hit by a Cyber attack similar to one that shut down the Colonial Pipeline last month. JBS shuttered i...
Jun 02, 2021 JBS Meatpacking Plant in Plainwell, MI. (Image via Google Maps).
UPDATE: Cause of recent South Haven home explosion released
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATE: Investigators in South Haven have determined that the cause of a recent home explosion in South Haven was a gas leak, according to a report from WOOD TV Wednesda...
Jun 02, 2021 South Haven Twp. house explosion on Second Avenue on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Courtesy SHAES
Kalamazoo River Cleanup event takes place this Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo River Alliance will be hosting its 1st Annual River Cleanup Event this Saturday, June 5. The event will be held at Verburg Park and runs from 10:00 a.m. - 1:...
Jun 02, 2021 Trash in the Kalamazoo River. (Photo courtesy Kalamazoo River Alliance).
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Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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