Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

AUDIO: Michelle Obama, Vice President Harris hold packed rally at Wings Event Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former First Lady Michelle Obama stepped back into the campaign spotlight Saturday night as she rallied Kalamazoo voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris for Presid...
Michael Arney Oct 26, 2024

Michelle Obama rallies with Harris today in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -With just 10 days to go until the November 5 election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Kalamazoo this afternoon. The rally is b...
Ken Delaney Oct 26, 2024 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

AUDIO: Kalamazoo County clerk discusses early in-person voting that starts Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Starting Saturday, people can cast an in-person vote for the November election. Kalamazoo County Clerk Meredith Place says local clerks are working together with her offic...
Michael Arney Oct 25, 2024 Kalamazoo County Clerk/Register of Deeds Meredith Place

AUDIO: 4th Congressional District candidate Jessica Swartz on federal budget and more
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Jessica Swartz is trying to unseat Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga in the 4th Congressional District. She says lawmakers need to take action and actually pass a feder...
Michael Arney Oct 25, 2024

Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon course to be different for 2025
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon course will be different in 2025. Organizers said yesterday in addition to the starting location change announced two months ago, there will...
Michael Arney Oct 25, 2024

AUDIO: Republican former Congressman Fred Upton endorses Democrat Vice President Harris
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican and former Congressman Fred Upton is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for President, calling Republican nominee former President Trump "totally unhinged....
Michael Arney Oct 25, 2024 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)

Suspect arraigned in connection with triple shooting at BC bar
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Battle Creek man has been arraigned on charges filed in connection with a triple shooting in the parking lot at the #1 Legends Club during the early morning hours of S...
Jim Measel Oct 24, 2024 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).

Former First Lady Michelle Obama to rally for Harris in Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Although the time and location hasn't been revealed yet, former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Kalamazoo this Saturday to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris a...
Ken Delaney Oct 24, 2024 benhoudijk / Depositphotos.com

Kalamazoo Metro Transit receives state grant to address mobility gaps and improve access
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Metro Transit is one of six recipients of the State of Michigan's $15 million Equitable Mobility Challenge. Launched in early 2024, the program sought grant propos...
Ken Delaney Oct 24, 2024 (courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation)

Kalamazoo woman arrested for theft, injuring police officer in Indiana
ANGOLA, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - A 27-year-old Kalamazoo woman is facing charges in Indiana after being arrested Saturday in Angola. Police say Journey Buchanan fled from them after she and two others stole ...
Michael Arney Oct 24, 2024




