Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
State of the City: Tense in Portage
PORTAGE (WKZO AM/FM) — The Mayor of Portage was ambushed by a few council members last night who objected to his plans to deliver the State of the City address this year. Apparently on his own, ...
Apr 26, 2017
Dementia victim involved in wreck near Hastings
RUTLAND TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) — An Alzheimer's patient, who surrendered his driver's license last year, is being blamed for causing a collision that sent five people to the hospital. The 85-year...
Apr 26, 2017
Kalamazoo Public Schools agree on "partnership"
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo Schools and The Michigan Department of Education have come to terms on a tentative "partnership" with K-RESA that will end any threats of closing the Washingto...
Apr 26, 2017
Derek Jeter and friends make a bid on Marlins
MIAMI (WKZO AM/FM) — Derek Jeter has proven quite adept at making his dreams come true and his latest dream was to become an owner. It looks like he will get his chance. The Captain is reportedl...
Apr 26, 2017
Assault on west side home results in an arrest
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — There was a crazy scene Tuesday evening at a home in the 3400 block of Knox Street, in the Oakwood neighborhood. Sgt. Marc Rifenberg says three men, one of them armed wi...
Apr 26, 2017
M-37 reopened after structure fire [UPDATE]
DOWLING (WKZO-AM/FM) — Firefighters from at least three departments had to be called in to put out an early Wednesday structure fire on M-37 near Tebo Road north of Dowling. It was reported in t...
Apr 26, 2017
"Dining Out for Life" fundraiser this Thursday
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — Over 30 southwest Michigan restaurants and shops will participate Thursday in a “Dining Out for Life” fundraiser to benefit a local non-profit that helps in ...
Apr 25, 2017
Upton hoping to see Great Lakes federal funding in budget
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — Michigan Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, says he’s hoping to see federal funding restored to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by Friday’s budget ...
Apr 25, 2017
Motorcycle crash injures St. Joseph County man
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) — St. Joseph County Deputies are investigating a motorcycle crash that injured a 48-year-old man from Three Rivers right round 5 pm Monday. They say he was westbou...
Apr 25, 2017
Water main break triggers water advisory
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) — It may not be safe to drink the water this morning in one section of the Westwood neighborhood in Kalamazoo Township following a water main break near the inter...
Apr 25, 2017
