Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
KDPS - Chief Thomas to step down at end of month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday evening, the City of Kalamazoo announced that the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) Chief Karianne Thomas will be stepping down from her position at ...
Sep 16, 2020 KDPS Chief Karianne Thomas and other city leaders during a press conference in response to civil disturbances and vandalism downtown early Tuesday morning. (Courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Police reform demonstrations continue in Downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Following a demonstration by community protesters over the weekend, efforts continued in Downtown Kalamazoo Wednesday evening. The demonstrators are campaigning for chang...
Sep 16, 2020 Protesters demonstrate for police reform in Kalamazoo on 9-16-20 in Downtown Kalamazoo. (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Tibbs Brewing Company announces permanent closure
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo-based Tibbs Brewing Company has announced that it will be closing permanently. Its final day open will be Saturday, October 3. In a Facebook post Wednesday, the...
Sep 16, 2020 Kzoo Cowboy / CC
Safety tips to consider during Fall Bike Celebration Weekend (September 18-20)
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The second annual Fall Bike Celebration Weekend is starting this Friday, September 18 through September 20. Ahead of the weekend filled with biking-related events, offici...
Sep 16, 2020 Bike riders in Kalamazoo (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo County Sheriff warns of new phone scam impersonating police
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller is warning residents of a new phone scam circulating in the area. Fuller says that this is similar to a previous scam where...
Sep 16, 2020 Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
MSP partnership with Benton Harbor Police extended, several new arrests made
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police in Benton Harbor announced this week that an ongoing partnership with the Michigan State Police (MSP) will be extended by two weeks. All relevant parties have ...
Sep 16, 2020 Michigan State Police cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
MSP - increased Marshall vehicle thefts prompt security reminder
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Due to a recent increase of complaints regarding stolen vehicles and vehicle larcenies, Michigan State Police (MSP) Troopers from the Marshall post are reminding the publi...
Sep 16, 2020
Man claims he was robbed, attempts to solicit money in Pennfield Twp.
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man accused of attempting to solicit money in the Pennfield Township area. On Tuesday, authorities received...
Sep 16, 2020 Scott Davidson / CC
Kalamazoo County Commissioners begin discussions of 2021 budget
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners has begun discussing the 2021 budget and how it will look. During a virtual meeting Tuesday night, Commissioners discus...
Sep 16, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners via Zoom video conferencing)
Teens detained for Homer business robberies
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Three teens could be facing charges following a string of burglaries in Calhoun County. Deputies say that a several businesses and vehicles were broken into in the V...
Sep 16, 2020 Jason Rojas / CC
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