Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Former representative Wenke to run for Congress
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Former Kalamazoo state representative Lorence Wenke is running for Congress as a Libertarian, hoping to unseat incumbent Fred Upton. “I’m 70 years old and I sti...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 24, 2016
Kalamazoo man indicted for human trafficking in Kentucky
JEFFERSON COUNTY, KY. (WKZO-AM) — A Kalamazoo man has been indicted in federal court for allegedly driving three women from Michigan to Kentucky, then forcing them into the sex trade. David Givh...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 24, 2016
Kalamazoo 8th District Court clearing the backlog
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — The 8th District Court in Kalamazoo has offered to cancel bench warrants once before as an incentive to get violators to pay their fines and court fees and it was such a hi...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 24, 2016
Apartment fire forces tenants to evacuate
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — Battle Creek firefighters were able to contain an accidental fire to one of the units in a residential home that has been converted to multi-family rental in the 100 blo...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 24, 2016
Kalamazoo puppies and kittens can get a break on spaying and neutering
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Thanks to the Kalamazoo Humane Society and PetSmart Charities, area pet owners can get their puppies and kittens spayed and neutered at a discount price. Julie Barber with ...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 24, 2016
UPDATE: Victim identified in Kalamazoo shooting and two men are in custody
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Kalamazoo Public Safety is making progress in the investigation into a fatal shooting at Mabel Street and North Westnedge Avenue that left one man dead and wounded two othe...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 24, 2016
Lake Michigan, Huron water levels approaching records
UNDATED (WKZO-AM) — Federal hydrologists say the water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are about nine inches higher than last year. Keith Kompoltolowicz with the U.S. Army Corps of Engine...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 23, 2016
Motorcyclist hospitalized after striking tree
ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP (WKZO-AM) — Sheriff’s investigators say speed and alcohol were likely factors in a solo crash that sent a motorcyclist into a tree in Barry County. The man lost contro...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 23, 2016
Kalamazoo motorcyclists ride to help shooting victims
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — One day after mass-murder suspect Jason Dalton was bound over to stand trial for allegedly killing six and wounding two others, over 400 motorcyclists gathered at the Perry...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 22, 2016
Equipment issue causes $100,000 fire in Battle Creek plant
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — A plant in Battle Creek is damaged after a fire. According to a press release, city firefighters were able to bring the fire under control early Saturday. Firefighters a...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 22, 2016




