Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Verizon fiber cable cut in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Verizon fiber cable was cut yesterday morning in Kalamazoo County, impacting services for residents county-wide. The cellphone carrier says it was an act of vandalism an...
Apr 24, 2026
Kalamazoo Public Schools discipline improving
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools has had a reputation in the past as a rough district, but they have done a lot to improve discipline since superintendent Darrin Slade came on boa...
Apr 24, 2026
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon being run Sunday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will be run Sunday. The marathon and relay will start at 7 a.m. at Bronson Park, with the half marathon and relay beginning at 8:05 a.m., th...
Apr 24, 2026
Arrest Made in Fatal Gobles Area Shooting
CHESHIRE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2026) - A 52-year-old man lost his life after a reported shooting at a residence off of the Allegan/Van Buren county line near Gobles on Wednesday night. Author...
Apr 24, 2026 The 2024 Allegan County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle. (photo courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Department)
Ousted Kalamazoo Township treasurer running for office again
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The ousted Kalamazoo Township treasurer has filed paperwork to run for the seat again. Kalamazoo Township officials, however, are trying to stop Sherine Miller fr...
Apr 23, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court sides with AG Nessel in Line 5 case
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favor of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in her argument against Canadian company Enbridge Energy. Nessel contends E...
Apr 23, 2026 Brittany Hogan / CC
Bark in the Park to be held May 1st at Fairmount Dog Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kzoo Parks is inviting people to a special and free dog-themed event at Fairmount Dog Park at 1108 Prairie Avenue on May 1st. "Bark in the Park" will be held from 5:30 to ...
Apr 23, 2026 Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation logo (courtesy of Kzoo Parks)
Representative Wendzel secures funding to replace CR 657 bridge over Paw Paw River
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The County Road 657 bridge over the east branch of the Paw Paw River in Antwerp Township would be replaced under $800,000 included in the state House budget for the next fis...
Apr 23, 2026
2026 Calhoun County Senior Expo set for May 21st
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Adults 60 and older along with their families and caregivers are invited to attend the 2026 Calhoun County Senior Expo on May 21st at Kellogg Arena. Calhoun County Seni...
Apr 23, 2026
Man convicted in 2018 Kalamazoo murder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo jury has convicted 29-year-old James Reed of first-degree premeditated murder in the shooting death in 2018 of 32-year-old Marcus Ford. Reed was also found gui...
Apr 22, 2026
