Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Another phase of work on Westnedge Ave planned in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There will be more reconstruction on Westnedge Avenue near downtown Kalamazoo this summer, but city officials hope it won't be as disruptive as it was last year. Kalamazoo...
Feb 17, 2025 wabeno / Depositphotos.com
County looks at how to invest unused opioid settlement dollars
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners will talk about investing millions to work in a different way to fight substance abuse this week. Billions in opioid settlement...
Feb 17, 2025 Find Rehab Centers / CC
DNR officials suspect bird flu of Canadian geese at Allegan State Game Area
FENNVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials say 77 Canada geese and one mallard at the Fennville Farm Unit at the Allegan State Game Area in Allegan County are amon...
Feb 16, 2025 dizanna / Depositphotos.com
A pair of programs at WMU could be canceled due to federal funding cuts
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -Western Michigan University programs are in danger of being canceled as part of the funding cuts from the U.S. Department of Education where officials claim money is being ...
Feb 15, 2025 Violka08 / Depositphotos.com
State health officials confirm first two pediatric deaths from influenza this season
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says they have confirmed the first two influenza-associated pediatric deaths in the state for the 2024-2025 flu season. ...
Feb 14, 2025
Man arrested for intoxicated driving with kids in car
KEELER TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 27-year-old man from the Pullman area is in the Van Buren County Jail for allegedly driving while intoxicated with two young children in his car. Sheriff's deputie...
Feb 14, 2025 Van Buren County Sheriff's Office cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
Michigan, 13 other states suing President Trump over creation of DOGE
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan and 13 other states are suing President Donald Trump over his creation of the Department of Government Efficiency without the approval of Congress. Attorney General...
Feb 14, 2025 Nessel held a closed door briefing with the Kalamazoo SAKI team , which includes a Victim Advocate from the YWCA, before holding a press conference at the Kalamazoo YWCA at 353 East Michigan
Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo. (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Craig Mills charged with murder for mother's death in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Allegan County man has been charged with murder in the death of his mother in September. 23-year-old Craig Mills was charged Thursday with open murder in the death of 43-...
Feb 14, 2025
Michigan Senate passes bill to keep tipped wage credit
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Senate has approved a bill to save the state's tipped wage credit along with increasing the minimum wage. The bill passed last night by a 20-to-12 vote with bip...
Feb 14, 2025 sugarfrizz / CC
Kalamazoo City Manager Jim Ritsema to retire in November
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Manager Jim Ritsema is retiring effective November 18. He announced his retirement in a letter to Mayor David Anderson and the city commission, calling his ...
Feb 13, 2025 Kalamazoo City Manager Jim Ritsema speaks about the budget during a meeting on Dec. 12th, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Josh Scott).
