Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Man jailed after shots fired in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM/FM) — A 26-year-old man is jailed on assault and weapons charges after Battle Creek police responded to a report of shots fired during an argument in the 200 block of Taft ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 14, 2017
Black Arts Festival underway
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo's 31st annual Black Arts Festival kicks off today and runs through the weekend at a number of venues around town. Sponsored by the Black Arts and Cultural Cent...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 13, 2017
UPDATE: ID of Marshall fisherman released
MARSHALL (WKZO-AM/FM) — Police have released the name of the fisherman who died when he fell into the Kalamazoo River near Marshall late Wednesday. Friends say Nathan Sykora, 30, had health prob...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 13, 2017
"Good Jobs" bill passes
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Legislature took a break from Summer Vacation to pass the Governor's Good Jobs package which will give developers with lots of jobs, a big break on their in...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 13, 2017
Closure date set for JCPenney in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM/FM) — A closure date has been set for the JCPenney in Battle Creek. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports the last day of business for the anchor tenant at the Lakeview Square ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 12, 2017
Man connected to death investigation in court
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Joshua Wessel was back in court yesterday. He is the man that County Deputies say was arrested for driving Ronald French's Chevy Silverado at just about the same time th...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 12, 2017
Alcott Street closed for repairs
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — A water main break has undermined the pavement along Alcott Street between Portage Road and Burdick, forcing the Public Utilities Department to close the street to throu...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 12, 2017
Child's death ruled homicide by abuse
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — A Kalamazoo couple could get life without parole if the Prosecutor's claims about what they did to a four-year-old girl are true. Kelly Ballinger and her fiance, Matthew...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 12, 2017
K-Wings announce fan-designed jersey contest
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Wings are asking for help designing the jersey the team will wear during a Dec. 16 home game at Wings Event Center. Joe Roberts, who is with the team, says...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 11, 2017
Deputies: Child drowns in Berrien County
GALIEN TOWNSHIP (WKZO-AM/FM) — Sheriff’s deputies in Berrien County say a 7-year-old girl is dead after drowning in a swimming hole in Galien Township. She’s been identified as Sadie...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 11, 2017




