Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
City committee mulls alternative revenue streams, reimbursements, possible tax hikes during Monday meeting
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — The city’s blue-ribbon revenue committee continues to slog through a list of alternative revenue sources for the city, reviewing state fire reimbursement, special ass...
Sep 22, 2015
With more money coming, Kalamazoo County Transit Authority schedules new service
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — The Kalamazoo County Transit Authority has presented a time table to city commissioners, outlining when they plan to expand service and transfer assets. The discussion was ...
Sep 22, 2015
Man sentenced for break-in at public safety officer's home
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM) — A man has been given a year in jail for breaking into the home of a public safety officer. However, it could have been much worse for Christopher Palmer, who was having an ...
Sep 22, 2015
Man wounded after shooting in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — A shooting in a commercial area on Battle Creek's north side has left a man with multiple gunshot wounds, and police trying to retrace his steps. City police first learn...
Sep 22, 2015
Man sentenced for death of Battle Creek motorcycle club president
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — A judge has sentenced a 66-year-old man to between six and 15 years in prison for his role in the beating death of the former president of the Iron Coffins Motorcycle Cl...
Sep 22, 2015
Michigan's average gas price settles higher
DETROIT (WKZO-AM) — AAA says Michigan’s average gas price has jumped to $2.34 a gallon. “That’s about seven cents more than last week’s average, and that’s about $1...
Sep 21, 2015
Officer on paid leave after striking, killing pedestrian in Benton Charter Township
BENTON HARBOR (WKZO-AM) — An investigation has been launched after a police officer struck and killed a woman crossing Pipestone Road in Benton Charter Township with his squad car. Eugene Anders...
Sep 21, 2015
SOS: Despite expulsion, Gamrat can run for old seat
LANSING (WKZO-AM) — Former state House representative Cindy Gamrat will be allowed to run for her old seat during an upcoming special election in the 80th district, despite getting thrown out of...
Sep 21, 2015
Bills would keep Michigan utilities from constructing new monopoly, supporters say
LANSING (WKZO-AM) — Proposed legislation in the House would keep Michigan utilities from building a monopoly, supporters of the bill package say. The latest salvo in the battle over energy dereg...
Sep 21, 2015
Woman identified after fatal head-on wreck east on Verona Road
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — Charges may be filed this week against a 19-year-old from Battle Creek after police claim he caused a head-on collision that killed a woman. The victim has been identifi...
Sep 21, 2015
