Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
In the crosshairs or on the fringe? Winter storm track could determine how much snow on Monday
KALAMAZOO, Mi (WKZO AM/FM) - Weather forecasting is an inexact science. Just ask anyone who lives in southwest Michigan. An approaching winter storm hasn't indicated whether the state is in for a dust...
Jan 23, 2021 Michigan Department of Transportation snowplow (Photo by MDOT)
New sexual assault investigation program leads to conviction of Kalamazoo "serial sex offender"
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man, who authorities call a "serial sex offender" has been sentenced recently to serve up to 22.5 years in prison for a series of sexual assaults he committed in...
Jan 22, 2021 Michigan Attorney General logo (courtesy of Michigan Attorney General)
Calhoun County deputy fired after highly publicized arrest in Springfield
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Calhoun County Sheriff's Department deputy has been fired after the department's Office of Professional Standards concluded its investigation into the January 2, 2021...
Jan 22, 2021 A screenshot from a video posted on YouTube, showing the arrest of La-Ron Marshall by a Calhoun County Sheriff's deputy in Springfield, Michigan January 2, 2021 (courtesy of newsnow dc)
One killed, six others injured in Branch County Amish buggy-pickup truck accident
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Reading, Michigan woman was killed and six other family members were injured Friday morning in a Branch County crash involving their buggy and a pickup truck. The Bran...
Jan 22, 2021
Vaccination request forms available for Calhoun essential 1B organizations
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department says a vaccination request form is now available on the Calhoun County website for essential front-line organizations that me...
Jan 22, 2021
Efforts bolstered to eliminate foul odor wafting over northeast Kalamazoo for decades
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Works have released a massive report on efforts to eliminate a foul smell in an area of the city that has been around it for decades. The odors are an al...
Jan 22, 2021 Graphic Packaging via Google Street View
Two Kalamazoo area state legislators given appointments to Michigan committees
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two State Representatives from the Kalamazoo area have been appointed to committees for Michigan for the new session. Rep. Beth Griffin of Mattawan was appointed by Speaker...
Jan 22, 2021 Michigan State Capitol
Cause of Thursday night fire at Hogzilla BBQ undetermined
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek fire officials say they don't know what caused a fire Thursday night at Hogzilla BBQ Smokehouse on West Columbia Avenue. Firefighters were dispatched at 8:3...
Jan 22, 2021
Two people struck by bullets during gun battle between vehicles in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo police are investigating a shooting that took place Thursday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of South Howard Street at arou...
Jan 22, 2021 Google Satellite Image
Lawmakers receive committee assignments in Lansing and Washington D.C.
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As new legislative sessions are getting underway in Lansing and Washington D.C., committee assignments are being handed out to local lawmakers. State Rep. Matt Hall, of Mars...
Jan 22, 2021 Michigan State Representative Matt Hall (courtesy of Michigan House of Representatives)
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