Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Two die as vehicle rolls and lands in St. Joseph County lake
FAWN RIVER TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two men are dead after their vehicle crashed into a lake near Sturgis Sunday morning. Michigan State Police say the accident happened at 8:11 a.m. when a 30-year...
Jan 13, 2025 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Kalamazoo receiving federal grant to remove duplicate railroad crossings
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo will receive $2.57 million from the federal government to remove duplicate railroad crossings in the downtown area. It is funded through the Railroad...
Jan 13, 2025 Railroad Crossing (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Kalamazoo Public Safety hiring public safety officers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The "Help Wanted" sign is up at the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. They are accepting applications through 11:59 p.m. on January 29 for public safety officers. To ...
Jan 13, 2025 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
AUDIO: KPS to hold session with parents over online report card
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Like most things these days, the school report card has gone online, and it can be challenging for parents who are unfamiliar with how it works. Kalamazoo Public Schools w...
Jan 13, 2025 (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Gas prices drop 11-cents in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are eleven-cents a gallon lower than last week. Triple-A Michigan says the average is now $3.03, two-cents less than last month but eight-cents more than what we...
Jan 13, 2025
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent promotes field trips for students
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Loy Norrix High School boys and girls basketball teams got to see how the professionals do it, attending a Detroit Pistons game last night. Superintendent Dr. Darrin S...
Jan 10, 2025
KPS board picks leaders for year, swears in members
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools trustees got organized for 2025 last night, swearing in new but familiar board members and electing officers. The net result is no change at all. ...
Jan 10, 2025
MDOT says repairs needed for Dorr Avenue's 144th Avenue bridge over US-131
DORR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Repairs are needed for the 144th Avenue bridge over US-131 in Dorr Township. The Michigan Department of Transportation says a beam needs to be replaced after it was da...
Jan 10, 2025
Open house for Michigan Avenue design set for next Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After gathering public input over the last several months, the City of Kalamazoo will host an open house to review the proposed two-way design for Michigan Avenue next Thu...
Jan 10, 2025
Winter Weather Advisory for Friday and into early Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Another two to five inches of new snow is expected to blanket the the area over the next few days, with the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Weather Advisory for ...
Jan 09, 2025
