Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Calhoun County deputies respond and arrest intoxicated man on I-69, suspect he committed armed robbery earlier
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An intoxicated man who police say committed an armed robbery in Galesburg is in custody after an unusual arrest. At approximately 3:00 a.m. Sunday Calhoun County S...
Dec 23, 2024 z1bjkeee / Depositphotos.com
AUDIO: Kalamazoo nonprofit giving away thousands of shoes to schoolchildren
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This is the season of giving, and one Kalamazoo nonprofit is all about giving. The First Day Shoe Fund has grown in the last 20 years from giving just a few pairs of shoes...
Dec 23, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Safety investigating Nativity display damage at Willis Law
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Nativity display in front of Willis Law in downtown Kalamazoo was damaged over the weekend. Partner Don Smith says Kalamazoo Public Safety officers are investigating. ...
Dec 23, 2024
AUDIO: KPS trustees say holidays can be difficult for low income, homeless kids
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The holidays are a special time for most kids, but not all children. It can be a tough time for low income and homeless families. That is especially true for children who ...
Dec 23, 2024 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Michigan gas price up six-cents in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up six-cents a gallon on average to $3.10. Triple-A Michigan says the average is six-cents above what was paid last month and 13-cents more than ...
Dec 23, 2024
Wintery, slippery mix returns Monday as Winter Weather Advisory issued
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A wintery mix will hit the Kalamazoo County Monday. Light snow late tonight Sunday night from north to south could create slick travel for the Monday morning commute. A mi...
Dec 22, 2024
Suspect arrested for assaulting gas station employee in Comstock Township
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested after assaulting a gas station employee in Comstock Township early Sunday morning. Around 2:52 a...
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MSP seeking witnesses in Allegan County road rage incident
MARTIN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police is investigating a road rage incident that happened late Friday afternoon in Allegan County. Officials say it happened around 5:30 p.m. on U.S. 131 Sout...
Dec 22, 2024 outchill / Depositphotos.com
State Trooper dragged by vehicle, suffers minor injuries while attempting arrest in Branch County
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Michigan State Trooper investigating a child custody dispute in Branch County's Butler Township was dragged by a vehicle fleeing the scene. Just before midnight on Satur...
Dec 22, 2024 Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police
Physical Therapist Assistant Program at KCC receives $1 million donation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Kellogg Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant Program has received a donation of $1 million from Battle Creek's Southwest Michigan Rehab Foundation. That includes ...
Dec 21, 2024 (courtesy Kellogg Community College)
