Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Healthcare workers get a liquid thank-you from local credit union
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A local credit union recently reached out to give front line healthcare workers a boost. Kellogg Community Credit Union collaborated with local businesses to donate coffee...
Dec 30, 2020 Ascension Borgess healthcare workers give a thumbs-up for the tea bombs and protein drinks they received from Kellogg Community Credit Union and Biggby (courtesy of KCCU)
Local lawmaker, committee chair, blasts Governor over Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund veto
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The war of words continues between Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers siding with businesses in the state The latest fight is over the Governor's veto of $220 ...
Dec 30, 2020 State Representative Matt Hall
Suspicious apartment deaths under investigation in Kalamazoo Township
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- WWMT reported Tuesday that two suspicious apartment deaths are under investigation by the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department (TKPD). According to the report...
Dec 29, 2020 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Kalamazoo County Government staff reflect on end of year
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Government Administrator Tracie Moored and Board Chair Tracy Hall are reflecting on the accomplishments in what has been a challenging year domina...
Dec 29, 2020 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)
Michigan regional unemployment rates edge down in November
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 14 of Michigan's 17 major labor market areas between October and November, according to data released today from the Mich...
Dec 29, 2020
COVID-19 vaccination efforts underway in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, the Berrien County Health Department (BCHD) announced that it is received its initial allotment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses. Officials say frontline s...
Dec 29, 2020 Vial of Moderna vaccine, being used by Berrien County Health Department. (Photo courtesy of the Berrien County Health Department).
Bronson Hospital announces top baby names for 2020
KALAMAZOO & BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Bronson Hospital released its list of the most popular baby names in 2020 for both its Kalamazoo and Battle Creek locations. According to Bron...
Dec 29, 2020 Bronson Battle Creek (Photo by John McNeil)
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office warns of potential winter storm
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which will be in effect until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Office, mixed prec...
Dec 29, 2020 Cindy Shebley / CC
Andrew Blowers’ mother and supporters protest decision not to charge officers
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Marshall woman says her son was "murdered" by police last September. Charese Watson along with about two dozen supporters protested outside of the Calhoun County Court...
Dec 29, 2020 Scott Davidson / CC
Governor appoints two new members to WMU Board of Trustees
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, officials with Western Michigan University (WMU) announced that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed two new members of the Western Michigan University Board o...
Dec 28, 2020 Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)
