Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
WMU students gain big award for inexpensive infant ventilation device
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — A couple of Western Michigan University students have picked up their fifth major award for a ventilation device that could save the lives of countless babies around the wo...
Nov 20, 2015
KPS Supt. Rice invites lawmakers into classrooms to gain better understanding of public school education
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Kalamazoo Public Schools Supt. Dr. Michael Rice is inviting lawmakers and critics who think they have better ideas about how to teach kids to spend a day in a school and se...
Nov 20, 2015
Man sentenced for molesting children at a daycare in Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS (WKZO-AM) — A molester who preyed on the children at a daycare in Three Rivers has sentenced to up to 30 years in prison. Cary Jones, 47, was convicted by a St. Joseph County Jury o...
Nov 20, 2015
Man admits to Jody Parrack murder in plea deal
CENTREVILLE (WKZO-AM) — There will be no trial for the suspect in the Jody Parrack murder. Daniel Furlong, 65, has confessed to the crime and an attempted assault against the Constantine girl. B...
Nov 20, 2015
MDOT: Plows ready for possible weekend snow in southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — With southwest Michigan’s first big fall snowstorm set to hit as early as Friday night, the Michigan Department of Transportation says snow-removal teams will be busy...
Nov 19, 2015
Tennis ball-sized bag of crack found in man's pants at the Calhoun County Jail
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — A Battle Creek man who was arrested for driving while under the influence of marijuana picked up an additional drug-smuggling charge after a tennis ball-sized bag of cra...
Nov 19, 2015
"Topping off" ceremony at new Western Michigan University dining hall set for Friday
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Western Michigan University will hold a celebration Friday after construction workers bolt the last beam into place at the school’s new Valley Dining Center. A “...
Nov 19, 2015
American Cancer Society: More southwest Michigan residents are trying to quit smoking
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — With the Great American Smokeout taking place Thursday, the American Cancer Society says its noticing more southwest Michigan residents trying to quit smoking. Mike Megyesi...
Nov 19, 2015
Upton co-sponsored anti-microbead bill heads to U.S. House floor
WASHINGTON (WKZO-AM) — Legislation to eliminate plastic microbeads in cosmetic products and over-the-counter drugs has moved onto the U.S. House floor after clearing the Energy and Commerce Comm...
Nov 19, 2015
After Domenico's outburst, Battle Creek City Commission approves changes to ethical code
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — The Battle Creek City Commission has approved changes to its code of ethics. They’re hoping the alterations provide clarity on subpoena powers and attorney presenc...
Nov 19, 2015
