Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Water main break being repaired at Mount Olivet Rd. on Kalamazoo's northeast side
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A water main break in the northeast side of Kalamazoo is being repaired and it has led to a Boil Water Advisory in the area. The break happened on Mount Olivet Rd. and th...
Feb 05, 2021 Water main break map - Courtesy city of Kalamazoo
First West Michigan case of B.1.1.7. COVID-19 variant confirmed in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The first case of the new, more contagious B.1.1.7. variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Kalamazoo County. The Health & Community Services Department identified ...
Feb 05, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Parchment
PARCHMENT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Parchment Thursday afternoon and was unresponsive when emergency responders arrived. It happened in the 800 block of S. Riverview ...
Feb 05, 2021 800 S. Riverview Dr. - Google Satellite Image
Kalamazoo County Sheriff urges driver safety and preparation for winter storm, bitter cold
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With some major winter weather and bitter cold temperatures hitting the area, Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller is reminding residents of safe driving tips. Please ...
Feb 04, 2021 frankieleon / CC
Kalamazoo to continue suspension of water shut-offs for low-income families through 2021
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo's City Utilities are taking steps to help low income families survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Jim Baker says they began suspending water shutoffs due to...
Feb 04, 2021 Steve Johnson / CC
Dog and truck stolen from Indiana man in late January located in Kalamazoo County
CLIMAX, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A dog that was inside a vehicle when it was stolen in Indiana back in January was located in Kalamazoo County Wednesday morning. On Friday, January 29th, thieves stole 77-ye...
Feb 04, 2021 Middlebury, Indiana - Google Satellite Image
Van Buren County man to stand trial for 2012 sexual assault case in Marshall
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Van Buren County man has been ordered to trial in Calhoun County on five counts of sexual assault after a woman testified she was a victim back in 2012. The woman, w...
Feb 04, 2021 Brian Turner / CC
Donation campaign launched for Otsego boys injured in snowmobile crash
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A GoFundMe donation campaign has been launched for two Otsego boys who were injured in a snowmobile crash late last month. WWMT reported on Monday that a large crowd had g...
Feb 03, 2021 Bronson Battle Creek (Photo by John McNeil)
Sheriff Fuller warns residents of law enforcement impersonation scam
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a warning to consumers regarding a recent rise in scam calls. In this latest scam, callers are said to be imp...
Feb 03, 2021 Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Winter weather advisory in place until Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several areas in Southwest Michigan. The alert concerns the counties of Kalamazoo, Calhoun, B...
Feb 03, 2021 Michigan Department of Transportation snowplow (Photo by MDOT)
Tue Sep 1
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
76°FFeels Like: 78°F
Wind/Dir: 15 MPH-SSW
Humidity: 100%
