Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Paw Paw mascot change welcomed by Native American tribe
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A local Native American tribe is pleased with the news of the retirement of the Paw Paw school district mascot that was voted on this week. On Monday, the Paw Paw scho...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
Coalition formed for Lake Michigan beach promotion
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new coalition has been formed to help inform citizens and tourists on the statuses of local beaches. The coalition has been formed by the Southwest Michigan Regio...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
One hospitalized in Cass County crash
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that one driver had to be hospitalized after a vehicle crash on Tuesday. Police say that the driver, identified...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
WMU moves all classes online due to coronavirus concerns
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Classes at Western Michigan University (WMU) will be moved online for a period due to concerns over the coronavirus, or COVID-19 in Michigan. The tactic is known as ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
Kalamazoo launches new 311 phone service
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The City of Kalamazoo is preparing to launch a new 311 phone service. This is not an emergency number like 911, rather, this hotline is meant to help connect citizen...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
Kalamazoo County sees surge in absentee votes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo County is reporting a significant increase in absentee ballots for the March 10 election. New voting regulations allow the utilization of no-reason absente...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
Catholic dioceses taking preventative measures against coronavirus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo has announced new measures that are meant to help prevent the spread of illness, such as the flu and coronavirus. The move follows ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
Boil water advisory issued for Kalamazoo's Pleasant Avenue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Several streets are under a boil water advisory as crews work to repair a water valve on Kalamazoo’s Pleasant Avenue. The advisory was issued by city officials...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
Stryker employee suspected of coronavirus, could be tested
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Stryker Corporation says that it’s taking precautions after an employee who visited the company’s Portage campus was found to potentially carry coronavirus...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020
Allegan rejects proposal to sell part of Mahan Park
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A proposal that stirred intense emotions in an Allegan County community was turned down by voters during Tuesday’s primary election. Proposal Two asked Allegan C...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 11, 2020




