Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Graduation ceremonies, other events, scheduled for seniors at Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Schools have set dates for 2021 Graduation ceremonies and plan a number of other events to give seniors a shot at some social interaction before they lea...
Mar 01, 2021 Animated Heaven
While Kalamazoo Public Schools remains virtual, there will be some in-person learning through "hubs"
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Schools will be the largest district in the state sticking with virtual learning for the rest of the school year, but there will be some in-person learni...
Mar 01, 2021 Kalamazoo Central High School - Google Street View
Pedestrian struck by vehicle Thursday morning dies from injuries
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A man who was struck by a vehicle on Dickman Road in the Fort Custer Industrial Park last Thursday morning has died from his injuries. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports ...
Mar 01, 2021
K-9 unit tracks suspect in Kalamazoo County who led police chase and then ran off into the woods
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A joint effort between Battle Creek Police and the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's office, following an aggravated assault investigation, resulted in an arrest Sunday. Battle ...
Mar 01, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Two arrests made Saturday while Kalamazoo police were patrolling "X-Train" activity
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police in Kalamazoo made two arrests and seized two weapons over the weekend while investigating nuisance parties, commonly known as the "X-train". On Saturday, officers ...
Mar 01, 2021 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (KDPS). Photo by Jeana Gondek.
Kalamazoo to raise municipal water rates for improvements
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Beginning March 1st, Kalamazoo residents will see an increase in their water and waste water bills. Revenues generated from the increase are slated to go towards the oper...
Feb 28, 2021 Steve Johnson / CC
2021 MAC football schedule released; WMU/CMU game set for November 3rd
CLEVELAND OH (WKZO AM/FM) - The 2021 Mid-American Conference football schedule has been announced, and none of the Michigan teams will play another until November. Western Michigan will host rival Cen...
Feb 27, 2021 Mid American Conference logo
Reaction to COVID-19 vaccine closes one Kalamazoo school; expert says side effects are only short-term
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine caused one Kalamazoo area school to close on Friday, but a medical expert says it's worth the short-term issues. WWMT news reported t...
Feb 27, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
CCSD deputy injured as teen runs through Justice Complex glass door
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Calhoun County Sheriff's Department deputy was injured Friday morning when a teenager failed a Community Corrections drug test and tried to escape from custody by brea...
Feb 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
KCC schedules drive-thru commencement ceremony for May 13
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Kellogg Community College has announced plans for a drive-thru commencement ceremony on May 13 as the classes of 2020 and 2021 will be honored. The Class of 2020 had the...
Feb 26, 2021 Kellogg Community College logo (courtesy of KCC)
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