Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Additional assistance available to last year's tornado victims in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Portage says property owners and renters who experienced damage from the May 7, 2024, tornadoes are eligible to apply for financial relief through a non-profit o...
Jun 17, 2025
Battle Creek Police investigate Monday morning shooting
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB/WNWN)- Battle Creek police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning on the northeast side of the city. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting ...
Jun 16, 2025
State House Speaker wants K-12 fiscal year 2026 budget done by July 1
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan state House Speaker Matt Hall says he wants the K-12 schools fiscal year 2026 budget done by July 1. MIRS News reports the Richland Township Republican says he is p...
Jun 16, 2025
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board to vote on recommendation of youth sports facility's site
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County board is expected to accept the recommendation of the WestGate site for the new $40 million youth sports facility Tuesday. County Administrator Kevin ...
Jun 16, 2025 Possible layout for a new youth sports complex in Kalamazoo (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)
AUDIO: "No Kings" protests draw thousands around west Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Thousands of people showed up for several "No Kings" protests around west Michigan Saturday. Two were held in Grand Rapids, where 50501 volunteer Ramona says it had been b...
Jun 16, 2025 The "No Kings" rally in Kalamazoo. Photo by Dana Fawley-Ball
AUDIO: Kalamazoo city commission to vote on contracts with arena developers for utilities, more
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city commissioners are scheduled to approve contracts with the developers of the new downtown arena to reconfigure all the utilities, waterways, and other infras...
Jun 16, 2025
Kalamazoo city commission to interview search firms for new city manager
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city commissioners have scheduled their first round of interviews in their search for a new city manager this afternoon. They are not with candidates, but with e...
Jun 16, 2025
Multiple injuries reported following late-night crash near Pullman
LEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - Details were initially sketchy, but "multiple patients with serious injuries" was reported by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office following a two-vehicle crash near Pul...
Jun 15, 2025
Sewer line work to close a portion of South Westnedge Avenue in Portage beginning Monday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Starting Monday, June 16, South Westnedge Avenue in Portage will be closed to all traffic at the Oakview Drive intersection for installation of sanitary sewer services. City...
Jun 14, 2025 (courtesy City of Portage)
Kalamazoo College breaks ground on new $55 million residential facility
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo College officials hope a new $55 million residential facility will be open for up to 218 juniors and seniors in fall 2027. Groundbreaking for the buildings was h...
Jun 13, 2025 (courtesy Kalamazoo College)
