Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Bizon-sponsored bill would increase penalties for elder abuse
LANSING (WKZO-AM) — A package of bills has been introduced to increase penalties against people who physically or mentally abuse the elderly. The aim is to better protect those who cannot protec...
Nov 06, 2015
Man jailed for fraud after motel raid in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — Investigators say a joint raid conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and the Battle Creek Police Department at the Roadway Inn on Beckley Road has turned up e...
Nov 06, 2015
Police: Woman held boozy marijuana birthday party for 15-year-old
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP (WKZO-AM) — A Branch County woman has been jailed after allegedly hosting a booze and marijuana birthday party for her 15-year-old son at their home on Mason Road in Coldwater...
Nov 06, 2015
Investigators: Accused serial burglar found in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR (WKZO-AM) — A man believed to be a serial burglar, who had actually taken up residence in a home in Van Buren County that did not belong to him, has been captured. Now investigator...
Nov 06, 2015
KPS: Warrants to be issued for suspects in James Street armed robbery, suspects still on lam
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Warrants could be issued Friday for the three suspects in an armed robbery on James Street that was interrupted when two Kalamazoo Public Safety officers came along and spo...
Nov 06, 2015
KPS Supt. Rice accepts Superintendent of the Year honors
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Kalamazoo Public Schools Supt. Michael Rice has been named Michigan’s Superintendent of the Year for 2016. The honor was delivered by Chris Wigent, the Executive Dire...
Nov 06, 2015
Rice delivers "State of the District" address, is encouraged by future
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Kalamazoo Public Schools Supt. Michael Rice delivered his “State of the District” address on Thursday, detailing the successes KPS has had so far and listing al...
Nov 06, 2015
Enroll Kalamazoo helping people enroll for health insurance ahead of Affordable Care Act coverage deadline
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Application councilors with Enroll Kalamazoo have begun their tour of Kalamazoo County, trying to get people signed up for Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage before a ...
Nov 05, 2015
Battle Creek cat recovering after getting shot with a crossbow
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — Police in say they’re looking for the person who fired an arrow through a cat’s neck in Battle Creek. The animal was found with an arrow through the nape of ...
Nov 05, 2015
Broncos looking to make it three, four straight with wins against Miami
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — Western Michigan University head hockey coach Andy Murray says he’s hoping his Broncos can take their success on the road to Ohio against No. 19 Miami University afte...
Nov 05, 2015
