Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts offers free admission during July
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As part of its 101st anniversary celebration, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is offering free admission throughout July. KIA officials say offering free admission ensures...
Ken Delaney Jul 08, 2025 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (courtesy KIA)

Tour and roundtable to highlight Brownfield Redevelopment in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two once-contaminated sites in downtown Kalamazoo are being transformed into affordable housing and commercial space thanks to state investment and strong local partnershi...
Ken Delaney Jul 08, 2025 Harrison Circle apartments, Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy AVB Commercial Construction)

Early Saturday morning murder victim identified, KDPS seeking eyewitnesses
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has identified the man killed in the July 5 shooting on West Paterson Street as 34-year-old Kalamazoo resident Leetrail Lamont Bi...
Ken Delaney Jul 07, 2025 Leetrail Lamont Bible (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)

UPDATE: Missing teen from Allegan area found safe
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - The search is over for a missing 15-year-old boy in the vicinity of the city of Allegan. Miles Kelly-Tyler Damron was last seen this past Friday evening around 8:00 p.m. lea...
Gary Stevens Jul 07, 2025 Miles Damron (photo courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Office)

Michigan's average gas price down 11-cents in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Filling up the gas tank in Michigan is 11 a gallon cheaper this week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is now $3.15, down 5 from last month and 43 less than last ye...
Michael Arney Jul 07, 2025

Two men arrested after KVET raids
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two men are in custody after the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team executed two search warrants in Kalamazoo on July 2. A 28-year-old man was arrested in the 1900 block of...
Michael Arney Jul 07, 2025

Kalamazoo city commission to get update on two major projects
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city commissioners will receive updates today on two major projects being pursued by city staff. One is the redevelopment of Arcadia Creek Park, the downtown fes...
John McNeill Jul 07, 2025 (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)

AUDIO: North Westnedge Avenue closed until August 15 from Kalamazoo to Michigan avenues
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As commuters get back to work today, they may need to detour to get downtown if they use North Westnedge Avenue. Two blocks of Westnedge between Kalamazoo and Michigan ave...
John McNeill Jul 07, 2025

AUDIO: Summer school starting for Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Most Kalamazoo Public Schools students are enjoying summer vacation, but it will be back to school today for hundreds of students who need extra help. Superintendent Darri...
John McNeill Jul 07, 2025 (Photo provided by John McNeill)

One killed in four separate shootings in Kalamazoo July 4, 5
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety is investigating four separate shootings that happened July 4 and July 5 between 10:50 p.m. and 4 a.m. A 34-year-old man was killed in the third sh...
Michael Arney Jul 07, 2025 KDPS seeks suspect in weapon seizure (Photo by Jeana Gondek)




