Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Portage council to have proclamation recognizing 75th anniversary of "Dianetics" on agenda tonight
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council will have a proclamation on the agenda tonight to possibly recognize the 75th anniversary of the publication of the book "Dianetics" by L. Ron Hubba...
Mar 11, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
AUDIO: Healthcare workers still feeling impact of COVID-19 after five years
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's first cases of COVID-19 were announced five years ago and the impact is still being felt by healthcare workers. At Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, respirato...
Mar 11, 2025
AUDIO: Union members on strike at Knappen Milling Company in Augusta
AUGUSTA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - BCTGM Local 3G union members have gone on strike at Knappen Milling Company in Augusta. Lisa Gregory is an international representative for BCTGM and came out to the picket ...
Mar 11, 2025
Kalamazoo Metro cutting bus hours due to driver shortage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM.FM) - Three bus routes operated by Kalamazoo Metro will have reduced hours starting next week. Officials say routes 2 for Portage, 7 for Alamo, and 14 for West Main will suspend...
Mar 11, 2025
Michigan's average gas price up 8¢ a gallon in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The cost of a gallon of gas in Michigan is 8 higher to start the week. Triple-A Michigan says the price is now $3.04, which is 53 less than last year. A 15-gallon fill-up c...
Mar 10, 2025
Man seriously injured in storage unit fire
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Township fire officials say a man was seriously injured in a fire at a storage unit Saturday night. They were called to the storage unit in the area of ...
Mar 10, 2025 Arseni Mourzenko
AUDIO: WMU, city of Kalamazoo doing survey of downtown area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University and the city of Kalamazoo are doing a survey on the downtown area to get the input of residents and visitors. Jun-Seok Oh from WMU is heading u...
Mar 10, 2025 Downtown Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Southwest Michigan First)
AUDIO: Get involved now in Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 if you want voice heard
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city staffers say if you want change in the community, this is your chance to be heard. City Planner Christina Anderson says they are actively seeking your input...
Mar 10, 2025
AUDIO: Kalamazoo city commission holds retreat over weekend
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With high hopes and their fingers crossed, Kalamazoo city commissioners met over the weekend for some long-term planning. They have about $5 million to spend for aspiratio...
Mar 10, 2025
Battle Creek police searching for assault suspect
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police are looking for a man who is accused of assaulting two Battle Creek Central High School students last week. They were assaulted last Tuesday morning...
Mar 10, 2025
