Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Non-profits teaming up to raise money for tiny homes, safe shelters for Kalamazoo's homeless
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Shelter Kalamazoo, a non-profit corporation, is partnering with a sister charity, CALTRAN, to raise $500,000 to purchase and operate shelters for homeless Kalamazoo citiz...
Jan 29, 2021 Courtesy Shelter Kalamazoo via Facebook
Kalamazoo Public Schools won't resume 5-day in-person learning anytime soon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Schools had hoped to return to normal education practices in a month, but that won't be happening. It may not be popular with parents either. Superintend...
Jan 29, 2021 Kalamazoo Central High School - Google Street View
Marshall teenager seriously injured as vehicle crashes into tree
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Marshall teenager was flown to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo on Thursday night after his vehicle crashed into a tree in Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Sheriff...
Jan 29, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
1988 Battle Creek cold case murder solved thanks to DNA
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police Detective Scott Marshall says the October 1988 cold case murder of Gayle Barrus has been solved. Marshall told the Battle Creek Enquirer that accordi...
Jan 29, 2021
Suspect runs away from Kalamazoo police after crashing into a building during chase
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo police made an arrest Thursday afternoon following a short foot chase after a suspect crashed a vehicle into a building. Officers tried to make a traffic stop a...
Jan 29, 2021 Millcork Street - Google Satellite Image
Former St. Joseph County prosecutor given light sentence in 2020 drunk driving crash
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A former St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney will serve only probation and fines after a sentencing hearing Thursday. WWMT reports that John McDonough pleaded guilty t...
Jan 29, 2021 Best Law
Employees evacuated after kitchen fire at downtown Kalamazoo restaurant
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Employees at a downtown Kalamazoo restaurant had to be evacuated after a fire in the kitchen got out of control Thursday afternoon. At around 2:45 p.m., firefighters resp...
Jan 29, 2021 Credit 600 Kitchen and Bar
Kalamazoo Rep. Julie Rogers appointed as Assistant Democratic Floor Leader
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Rep. Julie Rogers, a Democrat from Kalamazoo, was appointed this week to serve as the Assistant Democratic Floor Leader for the 2021-22 legislative term. Rogers is se...
Jan 28, 2021 State Rep. Julie Rogers. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
Full Blast in Battle Creek set for February 1 reopening with COVID-19 measures in place
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A popular recreation spot in Battle Creek will be reopening on Monday, February 1st. The city says Full Blast on Hamblin Ave. will open with COVID-19 prevention measur...
Jan 28, 2021 Full Blast in Battle Creek - Google Street View
Kalamazoo resident heard 'loud popping noise' in garage before fire broke out
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A fire at a residence in Kalamazoo Wednesday afternoon is under investigation. At around 5:45 p.m., fire crews responded to the 2600 block of Alta Vista Avenue and saw he...
Jan 28, 2021 Alta Vista Avenue - Google Satellite Image
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