Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Busy traffic expected as second Kalamazoo area Chick-fil-A opens Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Expect a lot of people to converge near the intersection of Drake and West Main in Kalamazoo Thursday. It's the opening day for the new Chick-fil-A location and local pol...
Jan 14, 2021 Chick-Fil-A via Google Street View
Reps Upton, Meijer, and Huizenga statements on impeachment
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Two of Michigan's Republican Congressmen crossed the line to vote for impeachment, and one stalwart conservative explained why he refused to do so. Freshman Rep. Peter Meijer, ...
Jan 14, 2021 USCapitol
City of Kalamazoo issues Boil Water Advisory for area of Pierce Avenue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, the City of Kalamazoo issued a Boil Water Advisory for Pierce Avenue and some surrounding areas. According to officials, the advisory has been issued due to a ...
Jan 13, 2021 Eric Norris / CC
Kalamazoo Community Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits advancing equity
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) announced that it has awarded $1.85 million in grants to 50 nonprofit programs throughout Kalamazoo County in ...
Jan 13, 2021 Kalamazoo Community Foundation logo. (Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation).
Southwest Michigan leaders sworn in as State Representatives
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, three new State Representatives from the Southwest Michigan area were sworn in for their first terms in office. To begin with, State Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Ri...
Jan 13, 2021 Julie Rogers was sworn in as a State Representative on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
State Rep. Julie Rogers to hold virtual coffee hour on Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Rep. Julie M. Rogers, who represents the Kalamazoo area, will be hosting her first coffee hour of the year for residents of House District 60 on Friday. The virtual...
Jan 13, 2021 State Rep. Julie Rogers. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
Expansion approved for Van Buren County State Park along Lake Michigan
SOUTH HAVEN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) --Van Buren County officials have approved a 25-year lease with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to expand Van Buren State Park by 17 acres by includi...
Jan 13, 2021 Van Buren State Park courtesy Michigan DNR
Vehicle lands upside down following crash in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Authorities say a two-vehicle crash in Kalamazoo Tuesday was caused when a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. WWMT reports that it happened near the intersection of K...
Jan 13, 2021 Jason Rojas / CC
Battle Creek man arrested in Springfield burglary case
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is reporting that one suspect is in custody in relation to a burglary case. Officials say it occurred just before 4 a.m. Tuesday at ...
Jan 12, 2021 Calhoun County Sheriff's Office cruisers. (Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office).
Lane closure in Portage Wednesday due to utility work
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, officials with the City of Portage announced that there will be a lane closure on Wednesday, January 18. Starting at 8:00 a.m., the lane closure will begin in the ...
Jan 12, 2021 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)
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