Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Another man arraigned on charges in relation to shooting death in Kalamazoo April 12
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A third arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of security guard in Kalamazoo earlier this month. 20-year-old Oscar David Wygant of Battle Creek was ar...
Apr 21, 2025
Bishop Edward Lohse issues statement on death of Pope Francis
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bishop Edward Lohse has issued a statement on the death of Pope Francis Monday morning at the age of 88. "I join with all of the faithful in the Diocese of Kalamazoo in of...
Apr 21, 2025 Msgr. Edward M. Lohse has been named as the fifth Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo (courtesy Diocese of Kalamazoo)
Western Michigan University has name for its latest housing project
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University has come up with a name for its latest housing project. Vice President for Student Affairs Diane Anderson says it will be called "The Golden Oa...
Apr 21, 2025 (Photo by John McNeil).
AUDIO: Portage city council has budget proposal
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The proposed budget for the coming year in the city of Portage has been presented to the city council. It's City Manager Pat McGinnis' spending plan for the fiscal year whic...
Apr 21, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
AUDIO: Three WMU students among those who have sued federal government over immigration status
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A lawsuit against the federal government has been filed by three Western Michigan University international students along with other students from Michigan, Missouri, Ohio...
Apr 21, 2025 Kevin Smith / CC
AUDIO: Kalamazoo might be designated a Bee City
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city commissioners will be asked to designate Kalamazoo as a Bee City tonight. They hope to get out the word that pollinators are important, and that each of us ...
Apr 21, 2025 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Kalamazoo city commissioners taking up Growlers' game permits, X-Train enforcement, more
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's a sure sign that summer is coming. Kalamazoo city commissioners will take up requests for permits at Kalamazoo Growlers' games and the 4th of July display at the Kala...
Apr 21, 2025
City of Kalamazoo promotes tree canopy, working to increase lifespan of urban trees
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With Earth Day and Arbor Day both coming up in the week ahead, trees are receiving a prominent focus in the city of Kalamazoo. City officials say over the past five years,...
Apr 20, 2025 (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
Seven injured in two vehicle Cass County crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two adults and five children were injured when their vehicle rear- ended another on M-51 in Cass County's Pokagon Township Saturday morning. Around 10:30 a.m. deput...
Apr 19, 2025
McCann and Rogers among the legislators pushing for greater protections for pedestrians and bicyclists
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With one saying the issue hits close to home because her dad was the victim of a hit-and-run accident, a number of Kalamazoo area lawmakers have reintroduced bipartisan legi...
Apr 19, 2025 pressmaster / Depositphotos.com
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