Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Former U.S. attorney from Kalamazoo announces run for Michigan attorney general
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -Democrat Mark Totten, who served as U.S. attorney for the western district of Michigan from May 2022 to January 2025, announced Wednesday that he is running to succeed Dana...
Ken Delaney Apr 16, 2025 Former U.S. atttorney Mark Totten is running for Michigan attorney general

WMU Dance Team wins national title, KVCC Cougars basketball team makes Final Four
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Bronco hockey team isn't the only Kalamazoo team to bring home a national trophy this spring. WMU's Dance Team won the 2025 D1 Jazz Nationa...
John McNeill Apr 16, 2025

Kalamazoo County disperses all state tornado relief money
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - All of the $3 million contributed by the state of Michigan to fund tornado relief in Kalamazoo County is now on its way to help victims. Last night, County Administrator K...
John McNeill Apr 16, 2025 Lori Higgins took this picture of a tornado touching down on Prairie Corners Road, just south of Mendon. Courtesy Clayton Lyczynski II - Community Connector Facebook page

AUDIO: Portage setting aside money for more 2024 tornado cleanup efforts
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Residents who survived last year's tornado in Portage are now saying they face new threats. Two residents complained to the Portage City Council that damaged forests are now...
John McNeill Apr 16, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)

Police still searching for one person of interest in shooting death of security guard at Kalamazoo party
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says it has interviewed and cleared one person of interest in the shooting death of a security guard at nightclub over the weeken...
Ken Delaney Apr 15, 2025 A screenshot of security video provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

Congressman Huizenga says he will consider a run for the U.S. Senate
ZEELAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Hours after former Congressman Mike Rogers announced another bid for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, west Michigan Representative Bill Huizenga strongly hinted he might enter...
Ken Delaney Apr 15, 2025 Representative Bill Huizenga

City of Portage looking for more community input on Portage Road 360 project
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Portage will hold its third Portage Road 360 Community Open House this Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Portage Zhang Senior Center. City officials say the o...
Ken Delaney Apr 15, 2025 (courtesy City of Portage)

Second round of service restoration in Allegan County natural gas leak underway
FENNVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's nearly "job done" for crews looking to restore natural gas service to around 5,200 Michigan Gas Utilities customers in the Fennville-Saugatuck-Douglas area in Allegan...
Gary Stevens Apr 14, 2025 A utility worker works on gas service. (Michigan Gas Utilities photo courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)

Kalamazoo College president to retire when contract expires in 2026
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After 10 years at the helm, Kalamazoo College President Jorge G. Gonzalez announced today that he will retire from his position at the end of his contract June 30, 2026. G...
Ken Delaney Apr 14, 2025 Kalamazoo College President Jorge G. Gonzalez (courtesy Kalamazoo College)

18-year-old female shot after fight breaks out at another large gathering in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/DM) - While they don't believe it was related to a fatal shooting over the weekend, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says an 18-year-old female was shot at another larg...
Ken Delaney Apr 14, 2025 zhukovsky / Depositphotos.com




