Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Sturgis Township mother charged with murder in death of her child
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The mother of a two-year-old Sturgis Township child has been charged with open murder in connection with the youngster's death. 21-year-old Paige Nichole Bohne is b...
Nov 09, 2024 Best Law
After six years, murder suspect identified in Kalamazoo cold case
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After remaining a cold case since 2018, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety now says a suspect has been identified and arraigned for the murder of Marcus Kyle Ford. ...
Nov 08, 2024 Olivier26 / Depositphotos.com
Veterans Day program at Fort Custer National Cemetery set for Monday
AUGUSTA, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The 2024 Veterans Day Program at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta will take place on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m.. All military members that served our nation wil...
Nov 08, 2024 Colonel James Rossi. Photo courtesy Fort Custer National Cemetery Advisory Committee
AUDIO: KPS board holds first meeting since three incumbents reelected
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools trustees are hoping to keep the ball rolling now that all three incumbents have been elected to fill the three expiring terms at the polls on Tues...
Nov 08, 2024
AUDIO: Parchment United Methodist Church pastor to host Veterans Day ceremony Monday
PARCHMENT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Parchment United Methodist Church Pastor Joe Shaler will host a Veterans Day ceremony at a veterans memorial next to Parchment City Hall. Shaler says he asked what ceremon...
Nov 08, 2024 City of Parchment welcome sign - Brandon James/WKZO
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools to build new central kitchen in Oshtemo Township
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools trustees have approved plans to build a new central kitchen at the site of the old Chime Elementary School in Oshtemo Township. Every day thousand...
Nov 08, 2024
Hall named Michigan Speaker of the House for 2025
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One day after winning back control of the Michigan House of Representatives, Republicans named two lawmakers from West Michigan as their leadership for 2025. Kalamazoo Count...
Nov 07, 2024
Michigan voter turnout at record-breaking 78.1%
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says the voter turnout record has been broken. Benson says over 5.5 million people cast their ballot, which was 78.1% of all regis...
Nov 07, 2024 Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson during a July 29, 2024 press conference. (YouTube image courtesy State of Michigan)
Comstock Township Fire Rescue vehicle damaged in Tuesday night crash
COMSTOCKK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Comstock Township Fire Rescue vehicle was damaged Tuesday night when the responding to a crash on Gull Road. The pickup truck was hit from behind when it was pa...
Nov 07, 2024 Comstock fire department (photo by John McNeil)
Portage accepting applications for inaugural Black History Month Local Artist Display
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Parks & Recreation is accepting submissions for its inaugural Black History Month Local Artist Display. The display will feature local artists honoring the theme...
Nov 07, 2024 City of Portage logo
