Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Father of Jared Chance won't face second trial for perjury
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Following a hung jury on the question of perjury charges, James Chance will not be facing a second trial. Kent County prosecutors are declining to seek a retrail ...
Jan 24, 2020
Battle Creek development agency suing hotel owner
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A dispute is heating up between the owners of a hotel and a Calhoun County development agency. The owners of McCalmy Plaza hotel are being sued by Battle Creek Un...
Jan 23, 2020
Allegan's Mahan Park might see changes as new hotel is considered
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new proposal to sell Allegan park property to the developers of a hotel will be up to voters in March. The ballot proposal asks voters to allow the city to sell .33 ...
Jan 23, 2020
Kzoo County Clerk's Office approved for 500K in renovations
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — After lengthy delays, the Kalamazoo County Clerk’s Office will soon see much needed rennovations after funding was approved by local leaders. The Kalamazoo Cou...
Jan 23, 2020
Kalamazoo Co. Treasurer announces re-election bid
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The longtime treasurer of Kalamazoo County announced she’s seeking re-election this week after nearly 12 years of holding the office. Mary Balkema said in a st...
Jan 23, 2020
UPDATE: Officials lifting Kalamazoo River flood warning
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Officials with the Kalamazoo County Office of Emergency Management say that the Kalamazoo River has returned to average levels and that ice is no longer a factor. Th...
Jan 23, 2020
Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off celebrating 15th anniversary
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo restaurants are preparing for the 15th annual Chili Cook-Off in the downtown area as a lead-up to Kalamazoo Restaurant Week. The Chili Cook-Off is an event...
Jan 22, 2020
Plea deal in Stamp Farms case rejected
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A plea deal entered by the former owners of Stamp Farms in Van Buren County has been rejected by Judge Paul L. Maloney as of Wednesday, January 22. Previously, forme...
Jan 22, 2020
Trial for Melissa Morgan begins, Defense argues fatal fire was response to rape
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Opening statements in the trial of a woman accused of setting a fatal fire began on Thursday, Kalamazoo’s Melissa Morgan is charged with first-degree murder an...
Jan 22, 2020
Chinese New Year beginning in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo (CAGK), in collaboration with The Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University (CIWMU), is preparing to celebrate ...
Jan 22, 2020
