Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
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...
Jul 07, 2025 KDPS seeks suspect in weapon seizure (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Man dies during shots fired investigation in Calhoun County
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP. MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shots fired call Sunday afternoon in the 21000 block of North Avenue in Pennfield Township. The caller reported th...
Jul 06, 2025
Arcadia Creek project starts Monday, July 7 on Westnedge Avenue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -Work begins Monday, July 7 on a major project to rebuild and expand the capacity of Arcadia Creek. City officials say the multi-year effort will reduce flooding risks, mode...
Jul 04, 2025
No injuries in fire at the Big Boy Restaurant on West Columbia Avenue in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were no injuries, but a Battle Creek restaurant had to be evacuated Thursday morning due to a fire. At 10:20 a.m. the Battle Creek Fire Department was dispatched ...
Jul 03, 2025
Portage to hold 2025 Centenarian Brunch on July 24
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Portage is planning to celebrate centenarians with a brunch on Thursday, July 24 at 11 a.m. Anyone who is already 100-years-old or will turn 100 in 2025 is invit...
Jul 03, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
U.S. Coast Guard increasing Lake Michigan patrols for July 4th weekend
MILWAUKEE, WI (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement will increase boating safety patrols over the Fourth of July weekend on Lake Michigan. The Coast Guard says it's part of Ope...
Jul 03, 2025
AUDIO: KPS adding pilot courses this fall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools set their fall curriculum earlier this spring, but the school board has agreed to add some pilot courses to the mix. Assistant superintendent Ange...
Jul 03, 2025
St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office finds missing kayaker
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A missing kayaker has been found safe in St. Joseph County. The sheriff's office received a report at 7 p.m. Wednesday of a kayaker who did not return after a trip...
Jul 03, 2025 Van/bicycle accident kills woman (Photo by John McNeil)
Battle Creek Police arrest three on weapons-related charges
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police say they arrested three men Tuesday evening after finding two handguns while responding to a report of a man with a gun. Officers responded around 7...
Jul 02, 2025 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
One dead after his golf cart is rear ended by a pick-up truck in St. Joseph County
WHITE PIGEON TOWNSHIP (WTVB) - For the second time this week there has been a fatal accident in St. Joseph County. This time a golf cart driver is dead following a crash that happened Tuesday evening ...
Jul 02, 2025 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com
