Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Kalamazoo County man who killed parents now charged with teenager's murder in 2018
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man serving between 29 and 69 years in prison for killing his parents in 2021 is now charged with killing a 17-year-old in 2018. 32-year-old Nicholas Johnson was arraign...
Sep 12, 2025 Nicholas Johnson. (Photo via Kalamazoo County Jail).
Motorcyclist in critical condition after parking lot crash in Allegan County
OTSEGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Plainwell man is in critical condition after he was involved in a crash on his motorcycle in the Otsego Township Walmart parking lot. The Allegan County Sheriff's ...
Sep 12, 2025
Community celebration and groundbreaking ceremony announced for Kalamazoo Event Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A community celebration will be part of the groundbreaking later this month for the new Kalamazoo Event Center and Athletic Performance Center. Organizers say the event Fr...
Sep 12, 2025
Consumers Energy to celebrate "Energy Equity" day in Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy says it will be celebrating the success of their "Count on Us Kalamazoo" initiative Saturday afternoon with a special event at the Douglass Community Asso...
Sep 12, 2025 (courtesy Consumers Energy)
City of Portage acquires final land for Austin Lake Trail
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After finally acquiring the necessary land, the City of Portage is proceeding with construction of the Austin Lake Trail. When complete, the paved non-motorized trail will s...
Sep 12, 2025 (courtesy City of Portage)
Proposals sought for day/night shelter services to aid the unhoused in the Kalamazoo area this winter
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A partnership of local governments and other nonprofit organizations is inviting proposals from qualified, experienced service providers willing to operate daytime and nig...
Sep 11, 2025 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Search party formed to help find man missing since Sunday
FREDONIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A search party for a man missing since Sunday is being formed today. Dale Jacob Higley was seen walking barefoot in the area of 15 1/2 Mile Road and J Drive South, possi...
Sep 11, 2025 Dale Higley (courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office)
State Rep Longjohn warns state government is a real possibility
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the Michigan budget deadline looming, one local lawmaker is recommending that anyone who has business with the state get it done before the end of the month. State Re...
Sep 11, 2025 Exterior of Michigan Capitol building (courtesy State of Michigan)
Police make several arrests after shooting near Battle Creek Central High School
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police say they have made "several" arrests for the shooting Monday afternoon that injured a Battle Creek Central High School student. The arrests were for...
Sep 11, 2025
Open Roads to host ride this Sunday to honor cyclist killed in Kalamazoo last year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A memorial bike ride is set for this Sunday to honor Jeffrey Lillard, who was struck and killed while riding his bicycle to his job at Western Michigan University last yea...
Sep 10, 2025 Staff of Open Roads, Kalamazoo (courtesy Open Roads)
