Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Sturgis man killed in St. Joseph County crash
BURR OAK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office says a 34-year-old Sturgis man has died in a car crash early Friday morning. Deputies were called to M-66 near Blackberry La...
Dec 30, 2024 Van/bicycle accident kills woman (Photo by John McNeil)
Van Buren County Sheriff's Office investigating after man collides with Bangor Township home
BANGOR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A vehicle crash into a Bangor Township home early Sunday morning is under investigation by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. A 38-year-old Battle Creek man hit ...
Dec 30, 2024 Van Buren County Sheriff's Office cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo Public Schools planning series of community meetings to start 2025
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade says he plans to get the new year off to a fast start with a series of community meetings to discuss important top...
Dec 30, 2024
AUDIO: Decision coming on new sports tournament center in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A decision could be made in this coming year whether to stage an unusual election to decide if Kalamazoo County will get a new sports tournament center. Discover Kalamazoo...
Dec 30, 2024
Gas prices in Michigan down seven-cents to $3.03
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are seven-cents a gallon lower to start the week at $3.03. Triple-A Michigan says the price is down eight-cents from last month, and 11-cents higher ...
Dec 30, 2024
Lakota hip-hop artist's class brings new perspective to WMU students
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Lakota hip-hop artist is bringing a new perspective to Western Michigan University students taking his class called "Indigenous Music, Healing, and Activism." Frank Waln...
Dec 27, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil).
Battle Creek extends deadline for Housing and Community Development Survey responses
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Battle Creek is extending the deadline for people to respond to what officials call a crucial survey. The Housing and Community Development Survey was publi...
Dec 27, 2024 City of Battle Creek logo
AUDIO: Boyfriend of Heather Kelley ordered to trial for her 2022 murder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Carlos Watts Jr. will stand trial in Kalamazoo County for the murder of his girlfriend, Portage mother of eight Heather Kelley. She disappeared two years ago and Kalamazoo...
Dec 27, 2024
Leroy Township man arrested after assault, threatening others with guns, explosives
LEROY TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Leroy Township man for making what they call credible threats to harm relatives using guns and explosives. The 33-y...
Dec 26, 2024 Calhoun County Sheriff's Office cruisers. (Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office).
AUDIO: Nonprofit Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners needs volunteers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A brand-new nonprofit is setting up operations in Kalamazoo to serve the world and is looking for volunteers. The Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners has procured a 23,000 square fo...
Dec 26, 2024
