Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Allegan County's Mary Whiteford takes Gamrat's old seat, is one of three newly-elected Michigan representatives
ALLEGAN (WKZO-AM) — Republican Mary Whiteford of Allegan County is one of three new Michigan House representatives that will be sworn in soon to fill empty seats that have been vacant for some t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 09, 2016
FULL ELECTION COVERAGE: Trump, Sanders win Michigan, Otsego sinking fund passes
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Polls are closed in Michigan, and there has been a major upset in the Democratic race. The Associated Press has projected that Sen. Bernie Sanders will win by a slim margin...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016
Kalamazoo mass-shooting victim Abigail Kopf transferred from critical care to rehabilitation
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Doctors say 14-year-old Abigail Kopf has been released from Bronson Children’s Hospital in Kalamazoo and has been transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Grand Ra...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016
Surviving Kalamazoo shooting victim Tiana Carruthers continues recovery, thanks community
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — The doctor of Tiana Carruthers says the hero mother and the first victim of suspected mass-murderer Jason Dalton is making a remarkable recovery after she was shot four tim...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016
Man wanted in connection to Kalamazoo Township death stabs himself in front of officers, dies
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, KY. (WKZO-AM) — Police say a suspect in the death of a 41-year-old woman in Kalamazoo Township has died from multiple self-inflicted stab wounds after being approached by sher...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016
Michigan one of the worst states when it comes to legal representation for the poor, according to report
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — A new survey says Michigan is one of the worst states when it comes to providing adequate legal representation for the poor. The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission says p...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016
80th district up for grabs in Allegan County
ALLEGAN COUNTY (WKZO-AM) — Voters in Allegan County will be doing more than just selecting presidential nominees on Tuesday. They will also be deciding who will fill the seat in the Michigan Hou...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016
Two very different groups raise money for the victims of Kalamazoo's mass-murder
NEW YORK (WKZO-AM) — It was billed as “Kalamazoo Strong: A Benefit Cabaret,” and it was on stage for one night only in New York City. It is perhaps the most unique and star-studded o...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016
Kalamazoo Mayor calls on State Legislature to act on gun violence
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell says the state has severely restricted what local communities can do to curb gun violence, which means it’s up to state lawmakers to do...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016
BBB claims Kalamazoo construction firm is failing to keep up with the work
GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO-AM) — The Better Business Bureau of West Michigan has issued a consumer alert, urging people to avoid contracting with KBC Home Improvements of Kalamazoo. They say the firm ha...
localnews@mwcradio.com Mar 08, 2016




