Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
DNC committee approves Michigan making case for early primary
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee has approved the Michigan Democratic Party's case to hold an early presidential primary in 2028. They reviewed...
Feb 02, 2026
One rescued after suffering leg injury falling on Lake Michigan ice shelf
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is hospitalized in Kalamazoo after they injured a leg falling on an ice shelf in South Haven Sunday. It happened just after 3 p.m. at South Beach. The victim ...
Feb 02, 2026
AUDIO: Kalamazoo officials say cameras, license plate readers not available to federal officials
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Protests continued nationwide over the weekend following the actions of immigration agents in Minnesota. One of the actions requested by anti-ICE protestors and opponents ...
Feb 02, 2026 Kalamazoo City Hall in winter. (Photo by John McNeil)
Annual Chili Cook-off heats up downtown Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Hundreds braved the cold Saturday to sample chili at over 20 locations during the 21st Annual Downtown Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off. The People's Choice award went to Factory ...
Feb 02, 2026
Four horses rescued from icy pond
NEWTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Area Law Enforcement Underwater Rescue Team helped three fire departments rescue four horses in Newton Township yesterday. The horses escaped thei...
Feb 02, 2026
Kalamazoo County board looking at 84-page master plan report
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County has big construction plans, beyond what they are doing to solve the housing crisis, and some of those plans are already drawing fire. The county board rec...
Feb 02, 2026
Michigan Senate committee holds hearing on ICE restriction bills
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Passionate testimony on three bills which would significantly restrict U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity was taken by the Michigan Senate Civil Rights, Judic...
Jan 30, 2026
Governor Whitmer opens State of the State art, writing contests
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Students from kindergarten through 12th grade are being invited by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to take part in the State of the State Art Contest. Students can submit artwork ...
Jan 30, 2026
Water main break closes Kalamazoo elementary school Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A water main break has resulted in Kalamazoo Public Schools closing one elementary school today. Officials say Spring Valley Center for Exploration is closed today, but al...
Jan 30, 2026
WMU students hold anti-ICE rally
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Dozens of Western Michigan University students marched across campus yesterday in an anti-ICE protest in solidarity with Minneapolis. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcem...
Jan 30, 2026 WMU logo (courtesy Western Michigan University)
