Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Portage Road to go on a road diet
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo is about to put Portage Road on a road diet. That's what they call it when they reduce the number of lanes, increase the congestion in order to slow ...
May 12, 2026
KRESA superintendent named Region VII Superintendent of the Year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency superintendent Dr. Dedrick Martin has been named the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators 2026 Region V...
May 12, 2026
KCC commencement ceremony this Thursday at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kellogg Community College says a record number of 449 graduates will walk across the stage during their 68th commencement ceremony this Thursday. The graduation program...
May 12, 2026 (courtesy Kellogg Community College)
Kalamazoo in Bloom Planting Days to celebrate community and America's 250th anniversary
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Volunteer-powered events to transform public spaces into welcoming, colorful landscapes in Kalamazoo and Portage are underway this spring. Community Planting Days in downt...
May 11, 2026 (photo courtesy of John Seward)
South Haven mom, daughter graduate from CMU on Mother's Day weekend
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A South Haven mother and daughter graduated from Central Michigan University over Mother's Day weekend. Sheena Northern-Espinoza was awarded her master's degree in hu...
May 11, 2026
KPS student leaders update board on activities for this year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As the school year winds down toward summer vacation, student leaders took center stage at the most recent meeting of the Kalamazoo Public Schools board to update trustees...
May 11, 2026
Michigan's average gas price drops 14¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It is 14 a gallon cheaper to buy gas in Michigan than last week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price statewide is $4.73, up 70 in the last month and a $1.66 higher tha...
May 11, 2026
Metro Transit seeking millage renewal on August ballot
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The new child care millage request put on the August ballot in Kalamazoo County last week won't be the only funding issue before voters countywide. Metro Transit will also...
May 11, 2026
Four shot at Fruitport Township post-prom party
FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four people were shot at a post-prom party at the Fruitport Township VFW hall Saturday night, and two people were hit by vehicles. One of the two hit by a vehicle...
May 11, 2026 Ken Hawkins / CC
Kalamazoo city commission to vote on accepting state, federal transportation grants
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It can be frustrating to get stuck at a train crossing in downtown Kalamazoo watching a freight train go back and forth as it drops off cars, while you waste gas, time and...
May 11, 2026 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
