Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

United Insurance might drop Bronson Healthcare from in-network in 2026
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - People who have United Insurance might be out-of-network in January if they use Bronson Healthcare in the Kalamazoo area. There are about 30,000 people with United who are...
Michael Arney Oct 15, 2025 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)

AUDIO: Kalamazoo city manager finalists attend community meet-and-greet
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The public got a chance yesterday afternoon to meet face to face with the four finalists for city manager in Kalamazoo and may see them touring around town today. This eve...
John McNeill Oct 15, 2025

Groundbreaking ceremony for $86.67 million Friendship Village Kalamazoo expansion project Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Groundbreaking will be held Monday for $86.67 million expansion of a senior living community in Kalamazoo. Officials with Friendship Village Kalamazoo on Drake Road say th...
Ken Delaney Oct 15, 2025 (courtesy Friendship Village Kalamazoo)

MDOT says rebuilding US-131 bridges over KL Avenue, Amtrak line in Kalamazoo nearly done
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The work to rebuild the US-131 bridges over KL Avenue and the Amtrak rail in Kalamazoo is nearly done. The Michigan Department of Transportation and contractor Davis Const...
Michael Arney Oct 14, 2025 Photo provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Allegan County school psychologist wins Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education award
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Hopkins Public Schools school psychologist Becca Drozd is being honored by the Michigan Lottery with an Excellence in Education award. The Michigan Lottery established the E...
Michael Arney Oct 14, 2025

Senator McCann raises over $300,000 for U.S. House bid
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo says he has raised over $300,000 in his bid for the U.S. House in 2026. McCann is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge inc...
Michael Arney Oct 14, 2025 State Senator Sean McCann

Burg Days of Summer result in 40-to-50% increase in business in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Vicksburg officials say their "Burg Days of Summer" has brought thousands of dollars to the village. Burg Days are free weekly events that feature activities for families,...
Michael Arney Oct 14, 2025

No Kings protests planned for Saturday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - At least 100 No Kings protests are being planned to be held Saturday throughout Michigan. One of those will be in Kalamazoo along North Drake Road between KL Avenue and West...
Michael Arney Oct 14, 2025

Court documents: fired Battle Creek police officer requested police
LIVONIA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Court documents in Livonia show former Battle Creek police officer Hunter Barnett requested police after he pointed a gun just inches from the face of another off-duty offic...
Michael Arney Oct 14, 2025 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)

Kalamazoo veterans return from Washington, DC Honor Flight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Veterans have returned to Kalamazoo after taking a Talons Out Honor Flight to Washington, DC. They visited national monuments and paid their respects at the Tomb of the Un...
Michael Arney Oct 14, 2025 Talons Out Honor Flight logo




