Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Mom says football coach tackled son, caused concussion
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The mother of a West Ottawa Middle School student says her son's football coach tackled him last month and caused the eighth grader to suffer a concussion. 13-year-...
Oct 15, 2025
Consumers Energy customers in need can get connected to programs to offset bills ahead of winter season
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy officials say they are ready to help customers who need extra help paying their heating bills this winter. The utility's agency partners are accepting appli...
Oct 15, 2025
Ford Airport won't show Noem's video blaming Democrats for government shutdown
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Gerald R. Ford International Airport will not allow a video of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal governmen...
Oct 15, 2025 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (courtesy of Gerald R. Ford International Airport)
United Insurance might drop Bronson Healthcare from in-network in 2026
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - People who have United Insurance might be out-of-network in January if they use Bronson Healthcare in the Kalamazoo area. There are about 30,000 people with United who are...
Oct 15, 2025 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo city manager finalists attend community meet-and-greet
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The public got a chance yesterday afternoon to meet face to face with the four finalists for city manager in Kalamazoo and may see them touring around town today. This eve...
Oct 15, 2025
Groundbreaking ceremony for $86.67 million Friendship Village Kalamazoo expansion project Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Groundbreaking will be held Monday for $86.67 million expansion of a senior living community in Kalamazoo. Officials with Friendship Village Kalamazoo on Drake Road say th...
Oct 15, 2025 (courtesy Friendship Village Kalamazoo)
MDOT says rebuilding US-131 bridges over KL Avenue, Amtrak line in Kalamazoo nearly done
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The work to rebuild the US-131 bridges over KL Avenue and the Amtrak rail in Kalamazoo is nearly done. The Michigan Department of Transportation and contractor Davis Const...
Oct 14, 2025 Photo provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Allegan County school psychologist wins Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education award
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Hopkins Public Schools school psychologist Becca Drozd is being honored by the Michigan Lottery with an Excellence in Education award. The Michigan Lottery established the E...
Oct 14, 2025
Senator McCann raises over $300,000 for U.S. House bid
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo says he has raised over $300,000 in his bid for the U.S. House in 2026. McCann is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge inc...
Oct 14, 2025 State Senator Sean McCann
Burg Days of Summer result in 40-to-50% increase in business in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Vicksburg officials say their "Burg Days of Summer" has brought thousands of dollars to the village. Burg Days are free weekly events that feature activities for families,...
Oct 14, 2025
