Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Group of distressed kayakers rescued from Kalamazoo River near Otsego
OTSEGO TWP., MI (WKZO/WHTC) - What was supposed to be a fun afternoon along the Kalamazoo River in southeast Allegan County Thursday for a group of kayakers turned out to be more than they bargained f...
Aug 01, 2024 lucidwaters / Depositphotos.com
Bond denied for suspect in Fox Ridge Apartments murder case
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a Kalamazoo man last month. Detectives from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division, ...
Aug 01, 2024 Best Law
Portage Disaster Loan Outreach Center to assist tornado victims to remain open through August 9
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Almost three months after multiple tornadoes touched down in southwest Michigan, the U.S. Small Business Administration says it will keep open its Portage Disaster Loan Outr...
Aug 01, 2024 Storm damage from a tornado near Sherwood, Michigan May 7, 2024 (photo courtesy of Raymond Wright)
KDPS alerting community on recent attempted vehicle thefts targeting Kia models in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is reaching out to the community regarding the recent uptick in attempted vehicle thefts, particularly targeting Kia models. KDPS ...
Aug 01, 2024 (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)
Battle Creek firefighter injured in Tuesday night fire on Hunter Street
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Battle Creek firefighter was injured on Tuesday night while battling a house fire in the 200 block of Hunter Street. The fire was reported just after 5:00 p.m.. Battle...
Aug 01, 2024 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Annual Parade of Homes kicks off across the area today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Home Builders Association of Western Michigan's 34th annual Parade of Homes kicks off today. The event runs Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3 and Thursday,...
Aug 01, 2024 (courtesy Home Builders Association of Western Michigan)
No primary election challenge for Kalamazoo County's Sheriff, but the field is large in St. Joseph County
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller doesn't face a Democrat primary challenge next week, it's a crowded Republican field in St. Joseph County to replace outgoi...
Aug 01, 2024
Calhoun County Sheriff's Department gets $35,000 grant for new drones
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has announced that it has been awarded a $35,000 Impact Grant from the Marshall Community Foundation to purchase two new drones and repla...
Jul 31, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Department
One hurt in shooting Tuesday evening in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to search for two individuals they say were involved in the shooting of another person Tuesday evening. At approximatel...
Jul 31, 2024 Crime scene tape
Vice Chair Taylor suggests Board of Commissioners should be full time positions
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One member of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners says his elected position is a full time job and should be paid like one. Vice Chair John Taylor says it's a job ...
Jul 31, 2024 Kalamazoo County Courthouse. (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
