Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Winter storm causes problems as west Michigan copes with falling ice
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — West Michigan went from fall to winter in a hurry over the last 72 hours, and there has been an unprecedented response to the weather emergency. It's not like we didn't hav...
Dec 28, 2015
Holiday travel blamed for increase in Michigan gas prices
DEARBORN (WKZO-AM) — The average price for a gallon of gas in Michigan is up eight cents this week. AAA spokesperson Susan Hiltz said holiday travel pushed the statewide mark to $1.91. “We...
Dec 28, 2015
New simulators, exhibits open at Air Zoo
PORTAGE (WKZO-AM) — The Air Zoo has opened four new flight simulators. Representatives with the aviation history museum in Portage say the 3D attractions allow patrons to pilot stunt planes and ...
Dec 28, 2015
Gas leak reported on the Kalamazoo Mall, snarls traffic
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — A mechanical problem is being blamed for a gas leak at an Italian restaurant in downtown Kalamazoo. It was reported at Mangia Mangia early Monday, forcing fire trucks, ambu...
Dec 28, 2015
Robber on lam after striking Battle Creek gas station attendant in head with hammer
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — Police in Battle Creek are looking for a man who struck a gas station clerk in the head with a claw hammer during a robbery. It happened at the Citgo on Capital Avenue N...
Dec 28, 2015
South Haven teenager facing drunk driving, other charges after pursuit
VAN BUREN COUNTY (WKZO-AM) — A teenager from South Haven could be facing drunk driving and additional charges after she tried to outrun Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies. It happened bef...
Dec 28, 2015
Officers in Portage looking for third person in vehicle theft ring
PORTAGE (WKZO-AM) — The search continues for the third member of a theft ring that was caught stealing items out of unlocked cars on Chapel Street in Portage early Christmas morning. They think ...
Dec 28, 2015
Former Portage basketball coach, elementary school teacher accused of criminal sexual conduct
PORTAGE (WKZO-AM) — A former teacher at Portage Central Elementary School and head coach of the boys basketball team at Portage Central High School has been charged with four counts of criminal ...
Dec 28, 2015
Deadly Comstock Township wreck triggered by separate crash, struck deer
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP (WKZO-AM) — A Battle Creek man is dead after his vehicle was struck by a deer that was propelled airborne in a separate accident. The 32-year-old died on G Avenue near 31st Str...
Dec 28, 2015
Count around Christmas every year strictly for the birds
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Ground zero was Drake Road and West Main for birdwatchers on Saturday, who participated in the annual Kalamazoo bird count. The National Audobon Society promotes the annual...
Dec 27, 2015
