Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

USDA ordered to issue partial SNAP benefits for November
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will be issued starting Saturday. The U.S. Department of...
Michael Arney Nov 06, 2025 USDA logo

Southbound US-131 might be closed through Sunday afternoon
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Southbound US-131 between 100th Street and 146th Avenue might remain closed through Sunday afternoon according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The highw...
Michael Arney Nov 06, 2025

Groups to hold Veterans Day event at Fort Custer National Cemetery despite government shutdown
ROSS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery regardless if the federal government shutdown ends by November 11. Fort Custer National Cemetery ...
Michael Arney Nov 06, 2025 Fort Custer National Cemetery sign (courtesy of Fort Custer National Cemetery Facebook page)

Bipartisan bills would increase penalties for drivers who hurt pedestrians, bicyclists
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bipartisan bills from southwest Michigan representatives are under consideration by the state House to increase the penalty for drivers who hit and injure pedestrians or bic...
Michael Arney Nov 06, 2025

AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board awards Community Grants
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County board gave final approval to the winning bidders in their first Community Grant program. The goal was to create a process, where there had been mainly...
John McNeill Nov 06, 2025 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners vice chair John Taylor (courtesy John McNeill)

Anonymous donor rescues God's Kitchen of Michigan Thanksgiving Dinner in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After earlier in the week announcing that the even would be canceled due to a lack of donations, God's Kitchen of Michigan has announce that its Free Community Thanksgivin...
Ken Delaney Nov 05, 2025

Off-duty firefighter killed overnight Wednesday in Kalamazoo motorcycle accident
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An off-duty member of Oshtemo Township Fire Department was killed early Wednesday morning in a motorcycle crash in Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety say...
Ken Delaney Nov 05, 2025

MDHHS seeks Kalamazoo, Portage, and Texas Township residents to participate in MiChEM program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is asking residents of the cities of Kalamazoo and Portage along with Texas Township to join the Michigan Chemical Expos...
Michael Arney Nov 05, 2025

Kalamazoo official says discolored water not dangerous
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Videos of discolored water in Kalamazoo are causing concern online. A city official says the water supply is from an aquifer that is high in minerals like iron and can bec...
Michael Arney Nov 05, 2025

Southbound US-131 still closed after truck hit overpass
DORR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Southbound US-131 is still closed from 100th Street in Kent County to 142nd Avenue in Allegan County after a semi hit the 146th Avenue overpass Sunday afternoon. The c...
Michael Arney Nov 05, 2025 Road closed sign
Tue Jul 14
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Wind/Dir: 18 MPH-SW
Humidity: 88%




