Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Portage's Millennium Park rink "on ice" for now
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While most indoor attractions are closed across Michigan right now, the opening of the outdoor Ice Rink at Millennium Park in Portage is also delayed. City of Portage offici...
Dec 11, 2020 City of Portage Ice Rink at Millenium Park graphic (courtesy of the City of Portage)
UPDATE: Two killed in string of US-131 crashes
SHELBYVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Two people died when three separate traffic crashes happened along a stretch of US-131 on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. The first crash occurred just before noon near the 124...
Dec 10, 2020 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief positive for COVID-19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Vernon Coakley is recuperating at home after being diagnosed with COVID-19 Wednesday evening. In a press release issued by the ...
Dec 10, 2020 (Photo courtesy of KDPS)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra to host livestreamed concert during COVID-19 pandemic
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Many live events have been canceled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many artists resorting to performing online livestreamed shows. This season, tha...
Dec 10, 2020 freestocks.org
Sherwood man dies in two vehicle St. Joseph County crash
FAWN RIVER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB/WNWN) - A Sherwood man was killed and two other persons were injured Wednesday morning in a Saint Joseph County two vehicle crash. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhi...
Dec 10, 2020 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Pfizer COVID vaccine has Michigan connection
KALAMAZOO, MI (WJXQ) - As soon as the Food and Drug Administration gives approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, it will begin to be shipped out from a Pfizer facility in southwest Michigan. The compa...
Dec 10, 2020
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller warns residents of COVID-19 scams
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller spoke with WKZO News regarding COVID-19 scams that are occurring lately. Fuller notes that these scams regard th...
Dec 09, 2020 Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Portage Public Schools Board member Joanne Willson passes away
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, officials with Portage Public Schools (PPS) announced the passing of School Board Member Joanne Willson. According to the announcement, Willson passed away early...
Dec 09, 2020 Portage Public Schools Board member Joanne Willson. (Photo courtesy of Portage Public Schools).
Kalamazoo city officials clarify recently-approved home security program
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- City officials in Kalamazoo are clarifying a recently-approved home security system program meant to help curb gun violence in the area. During a virtual meeting Monday n...
Dec 09, 2020 Kalamazoo City Hall in winter. (Photo by John McNeil)
Gilmore Car Museum offering Ford Model T driving sessions
HICKORY CORNERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Gilmore Car Museum announced Tuesday that it is offering a unique holiday gift idea for car enthusiasts in the form of Ford Model T driving lessons. Built betwe...
Dec 09, 2020 The Gilmore Car Museum has a fleet of seven authentic Model T Fords that are utilized in their “Old School” driving classes. Shown are a 1915 Runabout, 1917 Touring car and 1919 Depot Hack. (Photo courtesy of the Gilmore Car Museum).
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