Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
One injured in early Sunday morning shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety is searching for a shooting suspect. They responded to a call about shots being fired early Sunday morning on North Rose Street near MLK Park. One ...
Oct 07, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
20-year-old Marshall motorcyclist killed in crash at 94/69 interchange
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 20-year-old Marshall man was killed Thursday night in a motorcycle crash at the I-94/I-69 interchange. Michigan State Police from the Marshall post say the crash hap...
Oct 04, 2024 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Restrooms, water fountains, vehicle gates closed for season at some Kalamazoo parks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Restrooms, water fountains, and vehicle gates are now closed for the season at some city of Kalamazoo parks. The city says parks remain open year-round from 8 a.m. until s...
Oct 04, 2024 Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation logo (courtesy of Kzoo Parks)
"Dangerous" building condemned in 300 block of Hamblin Avenue in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - What officials call a "dangerous" building in the 300 block of Hamblin Avenue has been condemned by Battle Creek Code Compliance. An administrative search warrant was e...
Oct 04, 2024
AUDIO: US-131 work from Shaver Road to Schoolcraft on target for November 8 completion
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Work on US-131 between Shaver Road in Portage and Schoolcraft is getting close to completion. The Michigan Department of Transportation's Nick Schirripa says they are prep...
Oct 04, 2024
Pedestrian killed in Allegan County
LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Deputies with the Allegan County Sheriff's Office are investigating a pedestrian's death near Wayland. A SUV was westbound on 137th Avenue when it hit the victim n...
Oct 04, 2024 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Michigan Republicans for Harris-Walz formed, rips Trump
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The three co-chairs of "Michigan Republicans for Harris-Walz" say former President Donald Trump is a danger to democracy. AT&T Michigan President Jim Murray says the Rep...
Oct 04, 2024 Matt Johnson / CC
Millennium Trail tornado cleanup to start Monday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cleanup efforts will start Monday on Millennium Trail in Portage from Romence Road to Celery Flats. The work is due to tornado damage from the May 7 EF-2 twister that hit th...
Oct 04, 2024
Michigan Senate Minority Leader wants state funding halted for Gotion EV battery plant
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is urging lawmakers to stop funding for the Gotion-backed electric vehicle battery plant near Big Rapids. He sent a letter to co...
Oct 04, 2024 State Senator Aric Nesbitt filing for paperwork for the 20th Senate District (submitted photo)
Paw Paw Later Elementary principal elevated to superintendent for the district
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In searching for a new superintendent, Paw Paw Public Schools has turned to someone close to home. The district's Board of Education has unanimously appointed Jeremy Davison...
Oct 03, 2024 Paw Paw Public Schools logo
