Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

KVET, Kalamazoo Public Safety make arrest
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 20-year-old Kalamazoo man is in the Kalamazoo County Jail after being arrested by the city's Public Safety department and the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team. Officers...
Michael Arney Jun 09, 2025

AUDIO: Kalamazoo's downtown parking system moving into second phase
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The revamp of downtown Kalamazoo's parking system is about to move into its second phase. It can be a hot-button issue for some, because the rate structure is used partly ...
John McNeill Jun 09, 2025

Groundbreaking this week for Oakland Commons and Creekside Commons in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday for the newest push by the City of Portage to increase housing availability and affordability. Elected officials, ...
Ken Delaney Jun 08, 2025 (courtesy of Green Development Ventures LLC)

One man injured in early morning shooting Saturday on Florence Street in Kalamazoo
UPDATE: The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says a 47-year-old man is in custody as a suspect in the shooting. KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says suspect...
Ken Delaney Jun 07, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Kalamazoo mother being charged in the accidental shooting of her three-year-old
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney has authorized criminal charges against a 35-year-old Kalamazoo woman in the shooting of her three-year-old child. Ashley Howard ...
Ken Delaney Jun 06, 2025 londondeposit / Depositphotos.com

Measles case reported in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Measles has come to Allegan County. The county's health department reported Friday a confirmed case of an unnamed resident who contracted the highly contagious disease earli...
Ken Delaney Jun 06, 2025 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com

Kik Pool opening with modified hours next week as lifeguard training continues
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kik Pool at 1018 Walter Street in the city of Kalamazoo will have a soft opening on Monday, June 9. Lifeguard training is continuing throughout the next week and Kik Pool ...
Michael Arney Jun 06, 2025 Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation logo (courtesy of Kzoo Parks)

Lane closures planned next week at intersection of West Centre Avenue and Shaver Road
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The intersection of West Centre Avenue and Shaver Road will have lanes closed from Tuesday until Friday next week in Portage. The city says Consumers Energy will be repairin...
Michael Arney Jun 06, 2025

AUDIO: Kalamazoo mayor, others urge Michigan's congressional delegation to defend clean energy investments as reconciliation debate intensifies
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson, state Senator Shawn McCann, state Representative Julie Rogers, Alamo Solar business development manager Michael Cooper, and Craig Farms Kat...
Michael Arney Jun 06, 2025

AUDIO: Road Commission of Kalamazoo County to remove trees along rural roads
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County has $25-million to spend to make rural roads safer, and that could mean fewer trees. Operations director Travis Bartholomew says th...
John McNeill Jun 06, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County logo




