Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
UPDATE: Bicyclist Killed Identified, SUV Driver Arraigned After Late-Night Collision Near Pullman
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 23, 2024) - More details have been disclosed involving a fatal late-night collision between a bicyclist and a motorist near Pullman last Thursday. No names or any descri...
Sep 23, 2024 Joel Rojas-Chanito (photo courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Kalamazoo County Undersheriff Jim VanDyken to retire, replacement named
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the retirement of Kalamazoo County Undersheriff Jim VanDyken at the end of the year, he is transitioning to a new position and current Chief Deputy Michelle Greenlee ...
Sep 23, 2024
Vandalia man hospitalized after collision between motorcycle, deer
CALVIN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 68-year-old Vandalia man is hospitalized after he hit a deer in the road when he was on his motorcycle Saturday afternoon. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says Ch...
Sep 23, 2024
AUDIO: September 23 is Celebrate Bisexuality Day in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Today, September 23rd, is Celebrate Bisexuality Day in Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo City Commission made that declaration at their last meeting. Commissioner Don Cooney read t...
Sep 23, 2024
AAA: Gas prices up 12-cents a gallon in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up 12-cents a gallon from last week. Triple-A Michigan says the average is now $3.38, which is down nine-cents from last month and 30-cents lower...
Sep 23, 2024
Three Rivers police arrest carjacking, assault suspect from Kalamazoo County
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three Rivers police have arrested a carjacking suspect who is accused of stealing a car and assaulting someone in Kalamazoo County. The theft happened Saturday and the ...
Sep 23, 2024 Three Rivers Police Department (Photo by John McNeil)
Suspect charged with two Kalamazoo arsons, stealing tools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office has charged 24-year-old Toby Knight with setting fires on Sherwood Avenue and Humphrey Street on August 28. Knight is charged with...
Sep 23, 2024
Portage Fire Division battles garage fire Saturday morning
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage Fire Division was able to get the flames under control in about 20 minutes when they were called to a garage fire at a home in the 6500 block of Edgefield. The g...
Sep 23, 2024 Portage fire truck. (Photo courtesy City of Portage).
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County officials say suicide rate lower in county
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM.FM) - September is suicide prevention month. Death by suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens and young adults, and never has more help been available for anyon...
Sep 23, 2024 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)
Suspect faces multiple charges for arson fire and burglary
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has made an arrest in connection with the fires that occurred on Sherwood Avenue and Humphrey Street August 28, as well as a burg...
Sep 21, 2024 Best Law
