Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new partnership between Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Public Schools, and Benton Harbor Area Schools will develop a new pipeline to fill what's described as a d...
Nov 12, 2020 Bronco statue on the campus of Western Michigan University (Photo by John McNeil)
Allegan and Calhoun County health departments prioritize contact tracing efforts
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun and Allegan County health officials are issuing new guidance in how they will investigate and track COVID-19 cases going forward. The Calhoun County Public Heal...
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Stabbing and armed robbery investigation continues, suspect sketch released
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety officers have released a composite sketch in the stabbing of an elderly man earlier this month following an attempted robbery on the city's eastsid...
Nov 12, 2020 The sketch of the suspect in a November 5, 2020 armed robbery in Kalamazoo (courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Safety)
Spectrum Health sets limits during latest COVID-19 surge
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated with the correct Allegan County test dates. HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- How bad is this COVID-19 surge in West Michigan? Spectrum Health, which operates 14 hospi...
Nov 12, 2020 Corewell Health Butterworth. Courtesy, Corewell Health Butterworth.
Gilmore Car Museum offering free entry to military veterans through Nov. 15
HICKORY CORNERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Gilmore Car Museum is offering all active, inactive and U.S. military personnel free entry from Veterans Day through Sunday, November 15. "At the Gilmore Car Mu...
Nov 11, 2020 Veterans Day 2020 flyer for the Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo courtesy of the Gilmore Car Museum).
Police chase ends with crash in Battle Creek, search continues for suspects
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for suspects involved in a larceny and police pursuit that ended in a crash Tuesday night. Around 9:13 p.m., deputie...
Nov 11, 2020
City of Portage reduces public access, residents must make appointments
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage is limiting its access for the public due to climbing cases of COVID-19. Beginning Monday, November 16, City of Portage buildings will be open to the pu...
Nov 11, 2020 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
BC Mayor Behnke tests positive for COVID-19
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One week after he became the first citizen elected Battle Creek Mayor, it was announced during Tuesday's Battle Creek City Commission meeting that Mayor Mark Behnke had...
Nov 11, 2020 Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke (courtesy of the City of Battle Creek)
God’s Kitchen of Michigan holiday dinners in jeopardy of being canceled
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with God's Kitchen of Michigan, a hunger-relief charity servicing Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, say they are in jeopardy of having to cancel this year's Thanksgivi...
Nov 11, 2020 The God's Kitchen of Michigan Battle Creek Christmas Dinner, December 19, 2019 (courtesy of God's Kitchen of Michigan)
Kzoo Parks and Rec looking to form Youth Council
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - What do youth want for their recreational activities? The City of Kalamazoo's Parks and Recreation Department wants to find out. It's seeking applicants to form a Youth Co...
Nov 11, 2020 Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation logo (courtesy of Kzoo Parks)
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