Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
WMU reports several new cases of COVID-19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The number of cases of coronavirus at Western Michigan University since students returned to campus have increased twofold. As of Friday, 37 new positive cases were report...
Sep 05, 2020 FotoGuy 49057 / CC
MSP - Large firearm bust leads to several arrests in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A continuing partnership program between the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety (BHDPS) and the Michigan State Police (MSP) has resulted in several new arrests ...
Sep 04, 2020 Michigan State Troopers Fields and Wresinski pose with the load of a firearm seizure in Benton Harbor on Thursday, September 3, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police).
Children rescued from rip currents in Lake Michigan; red flags were in effect
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two children caught in a rip current in Lake Michigan near South Haven were rescued by good Samaritans Thursday afternoon. Officials with the South Haven Area Emergency...
Sep 04, 2020 (Photo Courtesy of South Haven Area Emergency Services)
Dowagiac man could face animal abuse charges
DOWAGIAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A report of animal hoarding led Dowagiac authorities to a residence on Lester Street where they discovered 79 animals there. Officers said that it did appear that the anim...
Sep 04, 2020
Former pastor arraigned on sex charges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Kalamazoo pastor Strick Strickland surrendered to Michigan State Police troopers Thursday, and was arraigned in District Court on 11 felony charges, including child...
Sep 04, 2020 Reverend Strick Strickland. (Second Baptist Church Of Kalamazoo via YouTube)
Victim in shooting incident in late August dies of wounds
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 31-year-old man who was shot several times on August 25th has died of his injuries. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety authorities say that Brandon Montclair Kelley w...
Sep 04, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Accident in downtown Kalamazoo injures four
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) - An accident Thursday evening in downtown Kalamazoo remains under investigation by the Dept. of Public Safety. Officers were dispatched to the corner of N Westnedge and Kalamaz...
Sep 04, 2020 Scott Davidson / CC
Two youths injured in Lake Michigan waters
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A rescue operation in the waters of Lake Michigan near South Haven's South Beach was conducted on Thursday afternoon. South Haven Area Emergency Services personnel were ...
Sep 03, 2020 South Haven officials remind visitors of new pier ordinance
Parents of Joseph Bowser II to host tribute dinner this week
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tracey Cummings, the mother of the late Joseph Bowser II, is hosting a free community tribute dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 4. The outdoor event is stru...
Sep 03, 2020 Flyer for Joseph Bowser II community dinner taking place on Friday, September 4, 2020. (Photo courtesy of CALTRAN).
Van Buren Conservation District increases recycling opportunities
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Van Buren Conservation District, Broken Arrow Recycling and Pratt Industries, Inc. have partnered to expand cardboard and paper recycling in Van Buren County. ...
Sep 02, 2020 Recycling bins. (Photo by Will Kriss)
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