Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Police arrest two after man badly hurt in Kalamazoo robbery
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has arrested two people for a robbery and an assault Thursday afternoon near the Bodega Market on West KL Avenue. The victim is h...
Michael Arney Jul 24, 2026 KDPS seeks suspect in weapon seizure (Photo by Jeana Gondek)

State Representative Rogers tells KPS trustees School Aid Budget increases funding
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the School Aid Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 this week, and that means more support for student literacy and assurances that at-ris...
John McNeill Jul 24, 2026 (Photo from the Office of State Representative Julie M. Rogers)

Republican Congressman Tom Barrett votes for Iran war powers resolution
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican Congressman Tom Barrett of Charlotte was among four GOP members of the House to join with all Democrats to approve a war powers resolution to pressure Presiden...
Michael Arney Jul 24, 2026 Congressman Tom Barrett

Economic concerns rising over Iran war
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The escalating tensions, faltering diplomatic efforts, and growing fears over a widening conflict with Iran is now sending new ripple effects through the economic and poli...
John McNeill Jul 24, 2026 EpicTop10.com / CC

Teenager arrested for Kalamazoo condo stabbing
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A teenager under 18-years-old is in police custody after a stabbing that happened at Kenbrooke Court Condominiums off of Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo. It happened just bef...
Michael Arney Jul 24, 2026 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).

Early voting in August primary starts Saturday
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Voting in Michigan's August 4th primary shifts into second gear this weekend, as the next phase of voter reforms kick in. It's called early voting, and it's differe...
John McNeill Jul 24, 2026

Gobles Man Sentenced on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges Involving Foreign Peptides
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 24, 2026) - A 35-year-old Gobles man may not see freedom again until 2028. On Thursday, US District Court Judge Robert Jonker in Grand Rapids sentenced Brandon Piper...
Gary Stevens Jul 24, 2026 AVFC / Depositphotos.com

City of Kalamazoo moving CPED offices, KDPS Records Division to renovated Crosstown Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo is moving its Community Planning & Economic Development offices and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Records Division and Police walk-up...
Michael Arney Jul 23, 2026

Citizens Research Council of Michigan: State budget short at least $600-million
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Citizens Research Council of Michigan says the new state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is at between $600-and-$900-million short of state funding. State officials are disp...
Michael Arney Jul 23, 2026 jittawit.21 / Depositphotos.com

Van Buren County proposes building new justice complex
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new justice center is being proposed in Van Buren County as part of the facilities master plan. County officials say there are structural safety and space concerns with th...
Michael Arney Jul 23, 2026 Van Buren County courthouse (photo by John McNeil)
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