Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Schoolcraft cancels 4th of July festival in response to COVID-19 concerns
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The celebration of America’s independence has been canceled this year in another Southwest Michigan community due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Th...
Apr 16, 2020
Kalamazoo area students awarded scholarships for academic excellence
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo area students are being recognized for their academic achievement and being awarded scholarships through a county-wide program. A total of 44 high s...
Apr 16, 2020
View Binder Park Zoo animals from home
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) –The Binder Park Zoo is giving people a way to see their favorite animals, from the comfort of their own homes. Due to the stay at home order, the zoo is closed at ...
Apr 16, 2020
Driver crashes into telephone pole in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo Public Safety officers are investigating a single car crash which prompted a road closure near the city’s Eastside. It occurred around 8:30 a.m. Thur...
Apr 16, 2020
Paw Paw moving school mascot search online
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Despite the district being closed, Paw Paw Public School officials are continuing the process of finding their new mascot, virtually. A survey to find a new representa...
Apr 16, 2020
Kalamazoo Planning Commission approves zoning recommendations for adult use marijuana
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Planning Commission held a virtual meeting Wednesday night to discuss proposed changes to zoning ordinances regarding recreational marijuana shops in t...
Apr 15, 2020
WMU-Cooley launches Student Relief Fund
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School has established a student relief fund. The WMU-Cooley Student Relief Fund is meant...
Apr 15, 2020
UPDATE: Cork street project going ahead as planned
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Following a previously announced postponement, the City of Kalamazoo has confirmed that the Cork Street Project will now go ahead as planned. The current projection ...
Apr 15, 2020
Final two Mattawan superintendent candidates interviewing virtually
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The final two candidates for the Superintendent of Mattawan Consolidated Schools will be interviewing with the school board virtually next week. The school district h...
Apr 15, 2020
Man sentenced for Van Buren County police chase, meth possession
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Southwest Michigan man is facing nearly a decade behind bars for leading deputies on a high-speed chase this winter. After pleading guilty to multiple charg...
Apr 15, 2020
