Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Battle Creek father charged in infant son's shaking death headed to trial
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man charged with the death of his infant son is headed to trial in Calhoun County. 30-year-old Kyle Kregling of Battle Creek was convicted on all charges in the Nove...
Mar 09, 2021 Best Law
Portage Public Schools amidst largest COVID-19 outbreak of schools in Michigan
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage Public Schools is currently having the largest outbreak of COVID-19 at schools and colleges in Michigan. According to data released by the state on Monday, 24 stude...
Mar 09, 2021 Bill McChesney / CC
Galesburg and Marshall finalists for "Put Your Town On the Map" Competition
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Last month, the Consumers Energy Foundation announced that its "Put Your Town on the Map!" competition was back after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
Mar 08, 2021
Fire Chief - Smoking on home oxygen cause of Bangor fatal fire
BANGOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, Bangor Fire Chief Derek Babcock reported that the cause of a March 5, 2021 fire at 301 Cemetery Road in Bangor was accidental. According to Chief Babcock, the fire o...
Mar 08, 2021 (Photo by John McNeil)
"Lock It or Lose It" - Portage police warn of increased car thefts in city
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police in Portage are asking for the public's assistance as motor vehicle thefts are increasing throughout the city. The department says that since the beginning of 2021, m...
Mar 08, 2021 Lock It or Lose It - Portage Police are responding to an increase in car thefts. (Photo courtesy Portage Police Department).
Police - Skeletal human remains found In Saugatuck Township
SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Sheriff's Department is reporting that skeletal human remains have been discovered in Saugatuck Township. Officials say hunters had discovered...
Mar 08, 2021 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
KDPS Assistant Chief Dave Boysen promoted to Deputy Chief
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) announced the promotion of Assistant Chief Dave Boysen to Deputy Chief. The promotion is effective March 8. "I am...
Mar 08, 2021 Dave Boysen has been promoted to Deputy Chief at the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. (Photo courtesy of KDPS).
$1.2 million Lotto 47 ticket sold at Citgo station near Firekeepers Casino
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Wayne County woman recently won $1.2 million after buying a Michigan Lottery Lotto 47 ticket at a Citgo station near Firekeepers Casino. The Michigan Lottery says she ...
Mar 08, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Delton man takes second place in U.S./Canadian non-profit weight loss program
DELTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As many across the U.S. struggle with weight loss, a West Michigan man managed to lose 32 pounds through a non-profit program called TOPS, which stands for Take Off Pounds S...
Mar 08, 2021 Russell Byers
Golfers in Kalamazoo ready to hit the courses while ski resorts begin closing for the season
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo-area ski resort will finish the season soon with record numbers, despite a late start due to the pandemic. And as skiing season ends, local golf courses are g...
Mar 08, 2021 Courtesy Grand Prairie Golf Course
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