Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Traffic stops nets stolen weapon and narcotics in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) - A traffic stop early Saturday morning netted Kalamazoo Public Safety authorities a stolen firearm and some narcotics. Officers were monitoring the intersection of Alamo and Do...
Nov 14, 2020 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Kalamazoo Public Libraries close this weekend, prepare for curbside only service
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some major changes are coming for the Kalamazoo Public Library system. Library officials say beginning Monday, November 23 they will modify current in-person library servi...
Nov 13, 2020 Kalamazoo Public Library-Central Library (courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Library)
One dead after fiery single-vehicle crash near Plainwell
PLAINWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Authorities say one person is dead after a fiery single-vehicle crash in Allegan County Friday morning. WOOD TV-8 reports crews were called to a vehicle fire around 4:00 a...
Nov 13, 2020 Suspect involved in high speed pursuit suffers serious injuries.
Kalamazoo Tree Lighting Ceremony scrapped, but other downtown events continue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Another annual Christmas event has fallen victim to COVID-19. The City of Kalamazoo Friday announced the 2020 Tree Lighting Ceremony has been canceled. Lights and decorati...
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City of Battle Creek eliminating 26 positions due to COVID-19
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Due to budget challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Battle Creek has been forced to eliminate 26 positions from its budget. The changes will take effe...
Nov 13, 2020 GotCredit / CC
Use-of-Force Study for the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety to get underway
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo has selected a California-based consultant to conduct a Use-of-Force Study of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, in the wake of incidents thi...
Nov 13, 2020 KDPS moving in to clear the scene in downtown Kalamazoo during a Proud Boys rally in August 2020. (Photo courtesy of John McNeill).
Judge says part of Binder Building can be removed
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Battle Creek has won a legal battle concerning a six-story, 120-year-old downtown building. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports Calhoun County Circuit Court J...
Nov 13, 2020 Chris Potter / CC
Kalamazoo County will be a hub for distributing COVD-19 vaccine
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County has been selected as one of the 12 hubs in the state of Michigan for COVID-19 vaccine storage and distribution. County Health Officer Jim Rutherford says ...
Nov 13, 2020 Jernej Furman / CC
Kalamazoo Promise has paid out nearly $150-million for high education
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Promise is marking its 15th anniversary this week. Over 7,000 Kalamazoo Public Schools graduates have taken advantage of the scholarship program which allows...
Nov 13, 2020 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Kalamazoo police investigate three more shooting incidents Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were three more shooting incidents in Kalamazoo Thursday, but at this point police don't know if they are related. At 1:08 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safet...
Nov 13, 2020 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (KDPS). Photo by Jeana Gondek.
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