Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
MDHHS says two children in Kent County died from influenza
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two children have died in Kent County from influenza this flu season. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says they are the fourth and fifth pediatric ...
Feb 28, 2025 John Eisenschenk / CC
Kalamazoo man sentenced to life in prison for killing woman in Walmart parking lot
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo man who ran over and killed 65-year-old Sandra Villarreal in the parking lot of the Oshtemo Township Walmart store in August 2022 will spend the rest of his ...
Feb 28, 2025 Photo of Xuan Thanh Vo provided by the Kalamazoo County Jail.
City of Kalamazoo combating increase in water main breaks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo officials say they are implementing measures to address an increased occurrence of water main breaks and Boil Water Advisories throughout the city. The city's re...
Feb 28, 2025 Top down close up color photo of a water supply manhole cover in a paved street with green grass around the perimeter
MDOT to host open house on this year's planned M-43 expansion in Oshtemo Township
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is holding an open house to discuss the details of this year's planned project to widen M-43 (West Main Street) in Kalamaz...
Feb 28, 2025 SarawutTH / Depositphotos.com
Thousands lose power after sleepy driver hits power pole on North Helmer
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A sleepy driver who crashed into a power pole near North Helmer Road and North New Moon Terrace caused thousands in the Springfield area to lose power on Thursday. The C...
Feb 27, 2025 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Economic blackout rally planned for Friday in downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An organization called People's Union USA is organizing a 24-hour economic blackout Friday to protest what they say are rising prices, corporate greed, and the rollback of...
Feb 27, 2025 pressmaster / Depositphotos.com
AUDIO: Allegan County Foundation's Peanut Butter Drive nears end
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - It's last call to "spread the love" for the Jif, Skippy, Peter Pan and other brands of peanut butter in Allegan County. The annual Peanut Butter Drive to benefit the Allegan...
Feb 27, 2025 2025 Allegan County Community Foundation Peanut Butter Drive (image courtesy Allegan County Community Foundation)
Man who ran over woman in Oshtemo Township parking lot sentenced to life in prison
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man found guilty of running down a woman in a Kalamazoo County Walmart parking lot has been sentenced. Prosecutors say Xuan Thanh Vo of Kalamazoo hit and killed 65-year-...
Feb 27, 2025 tomloel / Depositphotos.com
AUDIO: Governor Whitmer delivers her 7th State of the State Address
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the state of our state remains strong. She delivered her 7th State of the State Address Wednesday night before a joint session of the Michigan...
Feb 26, 2025
Kalamazoo Public Schools celebrating Literacy Nights tonight and Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools will kick-off their celebration of March as National Reading Month with their annual Literacy Nights this week. The elementary school Literacy Nig...
Feb 26, 2025 serezniy / Depositphotos.com
