Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Thirteen schools on national "Blue Ribbon" list
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — Thirteen Michigan schools have been listed as some of the nation’s best. Nationwide, over 340 schools made the 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools list. Many are on ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
UPDATE: Second death reported in Battle Creek crash
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO AM/FM) — A second person has now died as a result of a violent collision last Thursday night that Battle Creek Police believe was alcohol related. A sedan and an SUV collided ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Lansing lawmakers propose amnesty for bad drivers
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — The State of Michigan imposed "driver responsibility fees" over a decade ago as a measure designed to pump money into a depleted state budget during some dark days in Lans...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Suspect in death of Comstock's fire chief waives prelim
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — The Calhoun County man charged with striking and killing Comstock Township Fire Chief Ed Switalski has waived his preliminary exam and, unless there is a plea bargain, w...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Protests spreading to other venues
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — The protests at football games continue, spreading to one local high school game. Half the Maroon Giants of Kalamazoo Central took a knee at their game with Lakeview Thu...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Palisades generates reactions to its changing plans
COVERT (WKZO AM/FM) — The Palisades Nuclear Plant will keep generating until 2022 and most people who live near the plant and represent the area think that is a good thing. Congressmen Fred Upto...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Gun scare prompts brief school lockdown
DOWAGIAC (WKZO-AM/FM) — Dowagiac Union High School was briefly locked down Thursday after a student said another student brought a gun to school. It began before 11 a.m. It was lifted during the...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Man injured in Cass County motorcycle crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP (WKZO-AM/FM) — Sheriff’s deputies in Cass County say speed was likely a factor in a solo motorcycle crash Thursday in Howard Township that sent a 77-year-old Niles man to a...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Community College Professor charged
CASS COUNTY (WKZO AM/FM)– A former Southwestern Michigan College Psychology Professor has been charged with multiple counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct for allegedly practicing psychology without...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017
Derek Jeter buys a ball club
MIAMI, FLORIDA (WKZO AM/FM)– It's official. Former Yankees great and Maroon Giant Derek Jeter is one of the new owners of the Miami Marlins. Major League Baseball has just approved the sale of t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017




