Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

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...
Michael Arney 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...
John McNeill 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...
Michael Arney 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...
John McNeill 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...
Michael Arney 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...
John McNeill May 11, 2026 Kalamazoo City Hall (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)

Bicyclist struck and critically injured Friday afternoon
CHARLESTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A woman hit while riding her bicycle in Kalamazoo County's Charleston Township remains in critical condition. Just before 12:30 p.m. Friday the Kalamazoo County ...
Ken Delaney May 09, 2026

Kzoo Parks, Kalamazoo Public Safety holding Bike Rodeo May 13
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kzoo Parks and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will host a free bike clinic on Wednesday, May 13th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market at 12...
Michael Arney May 08, 2026

Portage's Hayloft Theatre Barn reopens two years after tornado
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Hayloft Barn Theatre in Portage has reopened two years after being damaged in the May 7th, 2024 EF-2 tornado. The barn was built in 1902 and city chief operating officer...
Michael Arney May 08, 2026 Celery Flats Historical Area in Portage, MI. (Photo by Will Kriss).

Excellent evaluation for Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It may not exactly be a report card, but Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent Darrin Slade has received his annual evaluation and managed to earn the highest score poss...
John McNeill May 08, 2026
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