Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Former First Lady Michelle Obama to rally for Harris in Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Although the time and location hasn't been revealed yet, former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Kalamazoo this Saturday to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris a...
Oct 24, 2024 benhoudijk / Depositphotos.com
Kalamazoo Metro Transit receives state grant to address mobility gaps and improve access
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Metro Transit is one of six recipients of the State of Michigan's $15 million Equitable Mobility Challenge. Launched in early 2024, the program sought grant propos...
Oct 24, 2024 (courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
Kalamazoo woman arrested for theft, injuring police officer in Indiana
ANGOLA, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - A 27-year-old Kalamazoo woman is facing charges in Indiana after being arrested Saturday in Angola. Police say Journey Buchanan fled from them after she and two others stole ...
Oct 24, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan hosting annual Fire & Ice Ball in November
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan will host its annual Fire & Ice Ball on Saturday, November 23. The event starts with an exclusive sponsor reception at 5...
Oct 24, 2024
AUDIO: Some businesses concerned about paid sick time law taking effect in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some business owners are worried about the new paid sick time law that is set to take effect in February. Restaurant owners like Cindy Lotterman-Schneider say more of t...
Oct 24, 2024
44th Annual Model Train Show & Sale this weekend in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The 44th Annual Model Train Show & Sale will be held this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center on Lake Street. The event is sponsored by t...
Oct 24, 2024
Portage releases interactive map for third annual Tricked Out Halloween Decorating Contest
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A map is now available online from the city of Portage showing where you can find the 22 homes taking part in the third annual Tricked Out Halloween Decorating Contest. The ...
Oct 24, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
MDOT says work on US-131 is running ahead of schedule
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is reopening one lane of northbound US-131 in Schoolcraft, marking the beginning of the end for the two-year, $51 million inves...
Oct 23, 2024 (courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation)
KDPS rescues dog, puts out fire Tuesday night
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety officers put out a fire at a home in the 1400 block of West Maple Street Tuesday night and also rescued a dog that was still inside. Officers were ...
Oct 23, 2024
Charge dismissed in death of 14-year-old Tristan Billman in December 2023
COOPER TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A charge of moving violation causing death filed against an Allegan man for a crash that killed 14-year-old Tristan Billman of Comstock in December 2023 has been dis...
Oct 23, 2024 Tristan Billman of Kalamazoo was struck and killed December 29, 2023 (courtesy GoFundMe page)
