Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Kalamazoo city commissioners to discuss housing, but it might be brief
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city commissioners will have housing on the agenda again this evening, but it could be a short discussion. They were set to receive a presentation on an $18.9 mi...
Apr 07, 2025 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Youth hockey championships held in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Hundreds of youth hockey players from all over the U.S. competed over the weekend in the USA Hockey 14U Tier II National Championship Tournament in Kalamazoo. There were o...
Apr 07, 2025 (courtesy Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association)
Allegan County Sheriff's deputies urging people to stay off Kalamazoo River
TROWBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Allegan County Sheriff's Office rescued two kayakers whose kayak had overturned in the Kalamazoo River yesterday afternoon. They were treated for minor injur...
Apr 07, 2025 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County housing crisis needs help
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new strategy designed to make housing a little more affordable is now being employed by three local units, but it will only put a dent in the Kalamazoo County housing cr...
Apr 07, 2025 zimmytws / Depositphotos.com
Fire supression system limits damage from blaze at Portage Central High School
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A blaze in the woodshop at Portage Central High School was contained by a fire supression system, preventing further damage Saturday night. Around 10:40 p.m., firefighters w...
Apr 06, 2025 Portage Central High School (courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
Man dancing on I-94 dies after being struck by car
COLOMA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Coloma man is dead after a car hit him when he was seen dancing on I-94 Friday morning. The Berrien County Sheriff's Office says a witness reported the man was dancing in t...
Apr 05, 2025
State schools superintendent, former Kalamazoo Public Schools head, to retire
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The top education official in Michigan, who previously served as superintendent for Kalamazoo Public Schools, is stepping down later this year. Dr. Michael Rice. Michigan's ...
Apr 05, 2025 State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice (Photo by John McNeil)
Portage Public Safety Foundation launching new scholarship program
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new scholarship program is being launched by the Portage Public Safety Foundation. It is aimed at supporting people who want a career in public safety and recognizes the v...
Apr 04, 2025 Accident in Portage Tuesday seriously injures Kalamazoo man (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Detroit Tigers hold home opener today
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Baseball is returning to Michigan today with the home opener for the Detroit Tigers. They will host the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park at 1:10 p.m. Adams, Brush, and Mon...
Apr 04, 2025 Dave Sizer / CC
No injuries in armed robbery in Galesburg
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says no one was injured as a man was robbed at knifepoint in the Village of Galesburg late Thursday morning. Just before noon deputie...
Apr 03, 2025 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office SUV cruiser and K9 unit (Photo by John McNeil)
