Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
God's Kitchen of Michigan serving free dinners July 23, 24
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - God's Kitchen of Michigan will serve free community barbecue dinners next week, one in Battle Creek and one in Kalamazoo. On July 23, dinner will be served at First United...
Jul 17, 2025
Around 60 "Good Trouble Lives On" protests to be held in Michigan today
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Around 60 "Good Trouble Lives On" protests against President Trump's administration will be held throughout Michigan today. The protests continue the commemoration of c...
Jul 17, 2025
Flags at half-staff today in Michigan for fallen U.S. Army staff sergeant
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. and Michigan flags will fly at half-staff today. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says it is to honor U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Saul Gonzalez of Pullman. Gonzalez was killed in...
Jul 17, 2025
AUDIO: Ticks caught in Kalamazoo County had bacteria that can cause Lyme disease
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The latest test results on ticks captured in Kalamazoo County shows that a large number of them are carrying the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease. Of the 24 collected ...
Jul 17, 2025 KCBIO / CC
Governor Whitmer to release details of state's Medical Debt Relief program today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to release the details of the state's Medical Debt Relief program today, and Kalamazoo was one of the communities involved. A New Yor...
Jul 17, 2025 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a news conference in Taiwan March 4, 2024 (courtesy Focus Taiwan)
Groundbreaking this week for Kalamazoo Community Courtyard
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Work got underway in Kalamazoo this week on a new housing development. City officials say Kalamazoo Community Courtyard, a new development in the South Westnedge Neighborh...
Jul 16, 2025
Kalamazoo County commissioner faces domestic violence and resisting arrest charges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo County Commissioner is facing charges for an alleged domestic assault earlier this year. St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney Deborah J. Davis announced Wedn...
Jul 16, 2025 Best Law
Three Rivers Beacon Health nurses ratify new contract
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three Rivers Beacon Health nurses have ratified a new contract. The ratification follows months of contract talks and a picket in June. The deal is for three years and ...
Jul 16, 2025 Three Rivers, MI water tower (Photo by John McNeil)
University of Michigan under investigation by Trump administration
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The University of Michigan is under investigation by the Trump administration for possible foreign influence. The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to the univer...
Jul 16, 2025 University of Michigan logo
Battle Creek changes course on fire station renovation, building plan
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek will build a new fire station as the city commission has changed its course on their plan to renovate and build new stations that was unveiled last year. S...
Jul 16, 2025 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
