Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Cooling centers available around Kalamazoo area today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With a Heat Advisory from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Heat Index Values of 99 to 104 expected today, Kalamazoo area organizations are gearing up to provide cooling centers. M...
Jul 24, 2025 VladisChern / Depositphotos.com
Congressman Bill Huizenga passes on U.S. Senate run
ZEELAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 4th District Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga has ended months of speculation, announcing Wednesday that he has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan Huizen...
Jul 23, 2025 Representative Bill Huizenga
Kik Pool season extended through Friday, August 15
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kik Pool will stay open in Kalamazoo through Friday, August 15. The city says they are extending the season by a few days to help make up for delaying the opening of the p...
Jul 23, 2025 Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation logo (courtesy of Kzoo Parks)
Battle Creek, EGLE will treat Goguac Lake for weeds Thursday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Battle Creek and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will conduct a lake weed treatment Thursday on Goguac Lake. The treatment w...
Jul 23, 2025
Local election candidates set for November
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three candidates will be on the ballot in November for Kalamazoo's mayoral office. Incumbent David Anderson is seeking reelection and will be challenged by Robert Gray and...
Jul 23, 2025 hjl / CC
AUDIO: Portage approves single trash hauler over resident opposition
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council got a firsthand look at the new politics of division last night, as they approved going to a single hauler to handle trash pickups. Mayor Patricia R...
Jul 23, 2025
Kalamazoo College reducing staff amid financial challenges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Kalamazoo College has announced it will be reducing its staff for the upcoming academic year due to financial reasons. In a release, the college said the reduction is due to...
Jul 23, 2025
Transcontinental cycling journey brings disability awareness to Kalamazoo this Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After starting their ride in San Francisco, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members with the Journey of Hope North Route cycling team will be arrive on Day 48 this Saturday in Kal...
Jul 23, 2025 (courtesy Journey of Hope)
AUDIO: Comstock Township Deputy Fire Chief admits in bodycam video to drinking before hitting child with truck
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Comstock Township Deputy Fire Chief Michael Dyer admits in bodycam video from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office that he had been drinking and was on the way home from ...
Jul 22, 2025
Three Democrats running for 4th District U.S. House seat
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three Democrats are now seeking their party's nomination for the state's 4th District U.S. House seat. Former U.S. Senate staff member Diop Harris has announced he is runn...
Jul 22, 2025 hjl / CC
