Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Kalamazoo man convicted of selling fentanyl that led to overdose death
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A Kalamazoo man has been found guilty of selling fentanyl to a victim who later overdosed. 39-year-old Antjuan Pierre Jackson was convicted in federal court in Kalamazoo Tu...
Nov 13, 2024 Best Law
Despite a proposed increase, city officials say Kalamazoo water and wastewater rates among the lowest in the state
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Water and wastewater rates will be going up in the City of Kalamazoo again in January, but slightly lower than last year. City Commissioners got their first look at the pr...
Nov 13, 2024 Steve Johnson / CC
Kalamazoo Mall parking kiosks go on-line, meter enforcement begins November 22
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After a six week delay because of technical issues, the new parking meter kiosks on the Kalamazoo Mall are finally up and running. City officials say the kiosks were insta...
Nov 12, 2024
Portage man arrested after allegedly threatening deputy with knife
HOMER, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 64-year-old Portage man was arrested in Homer on Tuesday morning after he allegedly threatened a Calhoun County Sheriff's Department deputy with a knife. The Sheriff's Depart...
Nov 12, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Kalamazoo State Theatre to pause operations, pursue new ownership and operational structure
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A major downtown Kalamazoo entertainment venue is closing, at least for the time being. The Kalamazoo State Theatre will pause operations effective November 24. Officials ...
Nov 12, 2024
Virtual town hall on Michigan Avenue two-way design set for Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While roadwork for the 2024 construction season is wrapping, City of Kalamazoo officials are looking for more public input on another major street project. A virtual town ...
Nov 12, 2024 (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
Proposed water and wastewater rate hikes come before Kalamazoo City Commissioners today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Commissioners will get their first look at proposed water and wastewater rate hikes for 2025 this afternoon. The proposed numbers haven't been made availabl...
Nov 12, 2024 Joe Shlabotnik / CC
Construction crew discovers what is believed to be human remains at South Westnedge Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Crews working on Park Place Road next to South Westnedge Park have discovered what authorities believe are human remains. City of Kalamazoo Public Services Director James ...
Nov 11, 2024 nupix / Depositphotos.com
Man dies in head-on crash with another vehicle after striking a deer near Bangor
BANGOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 28-year-old Bangor-area man was killed in a head-on crash caused by a deer near Bangor Monday morning. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says the fatal crash happened a...
Nov 11, 2024 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
East Van Buren Street fire under investigation, 3 dogs and 3 cats die in the flames
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The cause of a Sunday afternoon house fire in the 100 block of East Van Buren Street which claimed the lives of three dogs and three cats remains under investigation by ...
Nov 11, 2024 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
