Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Jones heading to trial in November death of 18-month-old
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A man who is facing murder and child abuse charges in connection with last November's death of 18-month-old Drequan Scott will stand trial. The Battle Creek Enquirer rep...
Mar 24, 2021 Henry Lewis Jones Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Police Department).
K-9 assists in large drug bust in Paw Paw, six people facing charges
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An investigation into drug activity at an apartment in Van Buren County resulted in several arrests Tuesday evening, and a young child was removed from the residence. Sheri...
Mar 24, 2021 Drug bust with K-9 assistance - Courtesy Van Buren County Sheriff's office
Battle Creek, Calhoun County will not be participating in statewide tornado drill Wednesday
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Officials in Battle Creek and Calhoun County announced Tuesday night that they will not be participating in a statewide tornado warning taking place today. They issu...
Mar 24, 2021 I-94 Capital Ave. exit in Battle Creek - Google Street View
WMU President says fall semester will be "near-normal" when students return
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The President of Western Michigan University (WMU) says that the upcoming fall semester will be "near-normal" when students return. In a letter written to WMU students, P...
Mar 23, 2021 Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo County finalizes purchase of Camp Rota-Kiwan, plans of new name announced
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Administrator Tracie Moored today announced the county has finalized the purchase of the former Rota-Kiwan Boy Scout Camp. This comes after the de...
Mar 23, 2021 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)
Two injured in crash on US-131 near Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Department of Public Safety is reporting that two subjects were injured in a crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on US-131. Just after 1:30 p.m., officers and...
Mar 23, 2021 Accident in Portage Tuesday seriously injures Kalamazoo man (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Portage apartment fire caused by combustible materials left on stove, crews say
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Fire crews in Portage say there were no injuries reported in an apartment fire that took place Tuesday morning. Around 10:39 AM, Portage Fire Division crews, along with mem...
Mar 23, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Kalamazoo and Portage residents reminded of Tornado drill Wednesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Cities of Kalamazoo and Portage are reminding their residents that both cities will be participating in a statewide tornado drill Wednesday afternoon. The drill is a ...
Mar 23, 2021 USDA NRCS Montana
MSP - Branch County Man charged with possession of child sexually abusive material
BRONSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of a Bronson resident for possession of ch...
Mar 23, 2021 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
Authorities warn people to stay off sediment deposits in the Kalamazoo River
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo authorities are warning people to avoid trying to walk on the sediment deposits in the Kalamazoo River. KDPS Assistant Chief Matt Huber says in some places, the...
Mar 23, 2021 Sediment in Kalamazoo River - Courtesy Kalamazoo River Alliance
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