Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Kalamazoo bar investigated after accusations by women of drinks spiked with drugs
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo police are investigating a local bar after accusations from several women about receiving drinks spiked with drugs. The investigations stem from videos posted o...
Apr 16, 2021 Jellaluna / CC
Homeless camp on Mills St. in Kalamazoo is now completely vacated
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The homeless encampment at Mills St. in Kalamazoo has now been completely evacuated. The city of Kalamazoo finished closing the site on Wednesday afternoon. City official...
Apr 15, 2021 City of Kalamazoo logo
Plainwell man among those charged in Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot to wear tether
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man from Allegan County, who is among those charged in a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer last year, will have to wear a GPS tether as part of conditions of bond ...
Apr 15, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer at Eastern Michigan University on 4/12/21. (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
Portage man charged for child pornography accused of more activity following 2020 arrest
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Portage man is facing child pornography charges. Investigators told WOOD-TV that they originally received tips in April 2019 regarding an online account later determined ...
Apr 15, 2021 Masahiko OHKUBO / CC
UPDATE: Kalamazoo woman missing since Easter has been located and is safe
UPDATE- Thursday 4/15/21 3:55 a.m.: KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's office reports that Lisa Perkins has been located and is safe. No further details have been provided re...
Apr 15, 2021 Lisa Perkins (Courtesy Stefanie Graf)
$75,000 Wednesday morning Battle Creek structure fire under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A fire that broke out early Wednesday morning in a duplex-style structure at 4 South 22nd Street in Battle Creek is under investigation by the Fire Marshal. The blaze wa...
Apr 14, 2021 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Warrant issued for man who fired gunshots at ex-girlfriend's Battle Creek home
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Calhoun County Prosecutors have issued a 10-count warrant for a 32-year-old Battle Creek man. He's accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend with ...
Apr 14, 2021 100 Battle Creek Ave. in Battle Creek, MI - Google Satellite Image
Fugitive from Kalamazoo County sought after skipping out on court appearance
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police officials are asking for the public's help to try and locate a fugitive from Kalamazoo County. 35-year-old Antonio Perkins is wanted for failing to ...
Apr 14, 2021 Antonio Perkins - Courtesy Michigan State Police
Police chase in St. Joseph County ends in crash, suspect located by K-9
CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A police chase in St. Joseph County earlier this week ended with a suspect in custody after he crashed into a tree. Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop the dr...
Apr 14, 2021
Four people rescued from house fire in Kalamazoo, one injured
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- One person was injured among four who were rescued from a house fire in Kalamazoo Tuesday evening. Crews responded to the residence in the 400 block of Walnut Street at a...
Apr 14, 2021
