Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

13-year-old critically injured in Friday shooting
KALAAMZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A teen is in critical condition after being shot Friday morning in Kalamazoo. Just after 11:00 a.m. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a shooting ...
Ken Delaney Aug 17, 2024 Crime scene tape

Calhoun County reports first West Nile Virus mosquito of 2024
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department urged residents on Friday to take precautions against mosquito bites. This after mosquitos collected in Calhoun County on W...
Jim Measel Aug 16, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Health Department Facebook page

Two hurt in Alamo Township crash
ALAMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Alamo Township. Two people were hurt in the crash, and the passenger w...
Michael Arney Aug 16, 2024 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office SUV cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)

BC Police say 57-year-old man is safe after being reported as missing
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police has confirmed that the 57-year-old Battle Creek who was reported as missing Thursday evening was located safe hours later in the 800 block of West Co...
Jim Measel Aug 16, 2024

AUDIO: Former Harper Creek teacher among suspects charged in child exploitation sting
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four men, including a high school teacher in the Battle Creek area, are behind bars after a Kent County Sheriff's Office child exploitation sting. Lieutenant Eric Brunn...
Michael Arney Aug 16, 2024 Ken Hawkins / CC

Portage submits documents for FEMA appeal
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Portage has submitted documents in support of an appeal by Governor Whitmer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of federal help for the May 7 EF-...
Michael Arney Aug 16, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)

One arrested after KVET bust in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo juvenile has been arrested after a Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team drug bust Thursday in the 900 block of Neumaier Court. Officers seized around 2.5 ounces o...
Michael Arney Aug 16, 2024

Fugitives, drugs found at home near Dowagiac
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four fugitives have been arrested after they were found at a home near Dowagiac with drugs and stolen property. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says officers we...
Michael Arney Aug 16, 2024 Van Buren County Sheriff's Office cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)

Calhoun County deputies investigate theft of vehicle from dealership
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has released a picture of a possible suspect in the theft of a vehicle at the Cole Chrysler dealership on West Michigan Avenue in Marshal...
Jim Measel Aug 15, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Department

Attorney General Nessel launches effort to return sex offenders who have fled to Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching a partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service and county prosecutors called Operation Survivor Justice. She wants to bring ...
Michael Arney Aug 15, 2024 (screenshot from video released by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel May 28, 2024)




