Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Branch County man hospitalized after driving pickup into Coldwater Lake
COLDWATER (WTVB-AM) — Michigan State Police say a Branch County man is recovering after his pickup went into Coldwater Lake. It happened shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Troopers say Jack Faulkne...
Jan 07, 2016
Teenager suffers multiple injuries in Benton Harbor beating, footage posted online
BENTON HARBOR (WKZO-AM) — Six teenage girls are being sought after investigators say they assaulted a 14-year-old in Benton Harbor. Footage of the beating was posted then later removed from Face...
Jan 07, 2016
Marshall, Albion school districts discuss possible annexation
MARSHALL (WKZO-AM) — School trustees from Marshall and Albion held a joint meeting Wednesday night to tweak and shore up their cooperative agreement, as the two districts prepare to merge. Curre...
Jan 07, 2016
Battle Creek homeowner suffers smoke inhalation after rescuing child
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — A Battle Creek resident is recovering from smoke inhalation after rushing into a burning house on Lathrop Street early Wednesday. Firefighters say the homeowner entered ...
Jan 07, 2016
Sheriff's investigators: Decatur man opens fire, wounds small dog
DECATUR (WKZO-AM) — Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking an animal cruelty charge against a 20-year old man from Decatur who allegedly opened fire at his small dog. The animal w...
Jan 07, 2016
Prosecutors reviewing new evidence in case of teacher accused of having sex with student
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — A former Portage school teacher and coach may face new charges after being initially arrested for having sex with a student. On Wednesday, prosecutors requested to adjourn ...
Jan 07, 2016
Kalamazoo area's second shooting death of 2016 occurs in Edison neighborhood
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — For the second time in a week, a Kalamazoo high school student has been shot to death. Relatives say at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, an argument between 17-year-old Temetrion...
Jan 06, 2016
O'Brien: Talk expected on no-reason absentee ballots once legislature returns to Lansing
LANSING (WKZO-AM) — Sen. Margaret O’Brien of Portage expects a bill for no-reason absentee voting in Michigan to be discussed again when the legislature returns from its holiday break next...
Jan 06, 2016
Snyder signs "gag order" bill, despite pleas from Rep. Hoadley, others [UPDATE]
LANSING (WKZO-AM) — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law banning school districts and cities from spending money to discuss bond and millage issues 60 days before an election However, the governor ...
Jan 06, 2016
Trial in charity ride embezzlement case set for March
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — A March 1 trial date has been set for a man accused of embezzling money from a charity motorcycle ride for a Kalamazoo Public Safety officer killed in the line of duty. Pro...
Jan 06, 2016
