Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
GVSU making test scores optional for applications in 2021
ALLENDALE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Those interested in applying to Grand Valley State University next year will not be required to submit standardized test scores. GVSU president Philomena Mantella an...
Apr 17, 2020
KDPS holds virtual memorial service for Officer Eric Zapata
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is continuing to remember their first fallen officer, nine years later. Officer Eric Zapata was 35-years-old and a 10-year ...
Apr 17, 2020
Basement fire seriously damages Grand Junction home
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — A basement fire seriously damaged a home at 49670 Second Avenue in Grand Junction, in Van Buren County’s northeast corner. No one was hurt, according to fire officia...
Apr 17, 2020
Meth lab busted in Allegan Township
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — A 46-year-old Elkhart, IN, man is in Allegan County Jail after being arrested by the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) North Narcotics officers in Allegan Township on susp...
Apr 17, 2020
Two critically injured after car crashes into train
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Three people are injured, two critically, after a car crashed into a train in Cass County. It happened around 6 p.m. Thursday on the tracks over Savage Road...
Apr 17, 2020
Family Health Center launches drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new testing program for individuals suspected of carrying COVID-19 will kick off this week in Kalamazoo. The Family Health Center is launching a drive-thru testing...
Apr 16, 2020
United Way partners with hotel to provide quarantine space for homeless individuals
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A local non-profit organization is working to ensure that some of Southwest Michigan’s most vulnerable residents have secure lodging in the event that they ...
Apr 16, 2020
Virtual Earth Day activities planned for Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Earth Day activities are still being planned in Kalamazoo, though projects are being moved to a virtual setting in order to promote social distancing during the coro...
Apr 16, 2020
Battle Creek approves summer road projects, work will begin in May
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — City leaders have approved new projects to improve roads this summer in Battle Creek. The Battle Creek City Commission voted to authorize the first round of 2020 ...
Apr 16, 2020
Paw Paw Police searching for woman accused of Walmart theft
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of items from a local Walmart store. The Paw Paw Police Department says the suspe...
Apr 16, 2020
