Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Sheriff officially rules death at Kalamazoo County Jail a suicide
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller says after a thorough investigation, they've determined a county jail inmate found dead last December 17 committed suicide. Accordi...
Feb 12, 2021 Kalamazoo County Jail (photo by John McNeil)
Firefighter suffers minor injury while helping put out Battle Creek house fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek firefighter suffered minor injuries while trying to help put out a fire that caused heavy damage to a home in the 1500 block of Goguac Street Thursday a...
Feb 12, 2021 1500 Goguac Street - Google Satellite Image
Boiler fire at Kalamazoo apartment complex knocks out heat, displaces residents
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A fire at a Kalamazoo apartment complex Thursday that began when a boiler ignited has left several residents there without a home temporarily. Crews were called to Fox Ri...
Feb 12, 2021
CONTINUING COVERAGE: Missing Portage couple case shifting toward double murder investigation
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage police held a news conference Thursday afternoon, saying that their investigation into missing couple, Gary and Laura Johnson, has shifted from a missing persons ca...
Feb 12, 2021 Gary and Laura Johnson - Undated courtesy via WOOD-TV
Kalamazoo Public Schools will continue virtual learning for remainder of school year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Schools announced Thursday that will remain virtual for the rest of this school year, but it was a close call. Superintendent Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri says ...
Feb 12, 2021 Kalamazoo Central High School - Google Street View
Heavy police presence on Sprinkle Rd. in Kalamazoo Thursday morning near Wenke Greenhouses
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A heavy police presence near Wenke Greenhouse along Sprinkle Rd. in Kalamazoo was reported to WKZO Thursday morning. A video posted to Facebook at around 7:30 a.m. by Kal...
Feb 11, 2021 Police presence on Sprinkle Rd. - Courtesy Nicole Bachman
Kalamazoo County Health Director weighs in on COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. first appeared in Kalamazoo County last week, and health director Dr. William Nettleton is providing some updates. The biggest issue is ...
Feb 11, 2021 Dr. William Nettleton. (Photo by John McNeil).
Pakistan native living in Kalamazoo church for three years no longer facing deportation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A woman who has been living in a Kalamazoo church for three years can now leave without the looming threat of deportation. 65-year-old Saheeda Nadeem, who is from Pakista...
Feb 11, 2021 First Congregational Church Kalamazoo - Google Street View
Two Kalamazoo medical workers team up for unique social media campaign and fundraiser
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A new fundraising campaign in Kalamazoo is looking to raise awareness of seat belt safety, while also raising funds for books at Bronson's Children's Hospital. EMT Andrea...
Feb 11, 2021 EMT Andrea Grube and Paramedic Jess Knapp - WKZO AM-FM
Police continue investigations into missing Portage residents Gary and Laura Johnson
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police in Portage are continuing to investigate a case of a couple who were reported missing on Tuesday. UPDATE Thursday 2/11/2021 6:25 a.m.: No major updates as of Thursda...
Feb 11, 2021 Home of the Johnsons on Romence Rd. - Brandon James WKZO AM-FM
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