Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Armed robbery suspect who also shot at KDPS officer sentenced to 17-40 years in prison
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man who pled guilty to 14 felonies during an armed robbery and assault last August has been sentenced to 17-40 years in prison. Juan Alvarado-Lopez also receiv...
Sep 30, 2024 Juan Alvarado-Lopez (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)
One arrested for allegedly shooting, killing neighbor in Schoolcraft
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect for allegedly shooting and killing their neighbor Sunday night in Schoolcraft. Deputies were called along wi...
Sep 30, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil).
Battle Creek's Restaurant Week kicks off Saturday at Kellogg Arena with Food Prize 2024
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek's Restaurant Week kicks off Saturday at Kellogg Arena with Food Prize 2024. The event will be a pitch competition from 3 to 6 p.m. at the arena and entrepr...
Sep 30, 2024
Bronson Children's Hospital 5K Run & Walk raises over $230,000
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The annual Bronson Children's Hospital 5k Run & Walk drew a record for participants with over 2,300 taking part Sunday. Over $230,000 was raised for the hospital in th...
Sep 30, 2024 (Courtesy Bronson Children's Hospital)
AUDIO: Former Congressmen Upton, Schauer taking part in Protecting Democracy discussion at WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Congressmen Fred Upton and Mark Schauer will take part in a Protecting Democracy event Tuesday at Western Michigan University. Upton joined WKZO Kalamazoo Mornings ...
Sep 30, 2024 Former US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) in a file photo. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Fred Upton)
Tekonsha man dies following ATV crash in Calhoun County
CLARENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 26-year-old man from Tekonsha lost his life early Saturday morning following an off-road vehicle crash in Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office say...
Sep 30, 2024
Palisades closes $1.52 billion loan with federal agencies to restart
COVERT TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Palisades nuclear power plant in Covert Township has closed on a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Agriculture for up to $...
Sep 30, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board to finalize 2025 budget this week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County board will hold their annual statutory meeting Tuesday to finalize the 2025 budget, but they first have to resolve a couple of controversial questions...
Sep 30, 2024 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners at their meeting April 4, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Gas prices up 10-cents a gallon in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are up 10-cents a gallon on average in Michigan compared to last week. Triple-A Michigan says its survey of stations puts the price at $3.47 a gallon, which is u...
Sep 30, 2024
AUDIO: WMU, professors union remain at odds in contract talks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools board has ratified their contract with the teacher's union after private negotiations, but Western Michigan University and its professors unio...
Sep 30, 2024 Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)
