Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
AUDIO: Help still available for tornado victims
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Help is still available for anyone struggling with the aftermath of last month's tornado in Portage. Chris Buckley at the Portage Community Outreach Center told the Portage ...
Jun 12, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
Three houses demolished after Kalamazoo fire
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three homes have been demolished after they were badly burned yesterday morning in Kalamazoo. One was occupied and the other two had been vacant for years. The fire starte...
Jun 12, 2024
Man in wheelchair struck and killed by train in Vicksburg Tuesday morning
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police say a man who got his wheelchair stuck on the tracks was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Police Chief Scott Sanderson Says the ...
Jun 11, 2024 Village of Vicksburg Police Department cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
Reading man dies from injuries in May 30 crash that killed St. Joseph County Assistant Prosecutor
MENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The driver involved in the fatal accident that killed St. Joseph County Assistant Prosecutor Melissa Hallack May 30 has died from the injuries he sustained in the cr...
Jun 11, 2024
Man sentenced for attacks on two women, baby
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Allegan County man has been sentenced to between 10 and 15 years in prison. Nathaniel Patrick was convicted in March of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less t...
Jun 11, 2024
90-year-old US Army veteran given honorary diploma by Portage Public Schools
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 90-year-old U.S. Army veteran has been awarded an honorary diploma by Portage Public Schools. Bob Bonhomme was supposed to graduate in 1951 but dropped out of school to su...
Jun 11, 2024 Portage Central High School (courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
Fire at ReConserve in Battle Creek results in no injuries
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fire at ReConserve in Battle Creek is under investigation. The Battle Creek Fire Department says they found fire and smoke coming from a large exterior hopper attache...
Jun 11, 2024 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Three homes burn in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three homes have burned on Allen Boulevard in Kalamazoo near St. Augustine Cathedral and Rugger's Up and Under. Two of the three homes have been vacant for years. The resi...
Jun 11, 2024 Arseni Mourzenko
Two suspects in custody following Graphic Packaging Plant break in
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police say two men are in custody following an apparent breaking and entering at the former Graphic Packaging Plant early Monday morning. Police say they ha...
Jun 11, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County treasurer releases foreclosure prevention program figures
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The final numbers from this year's annual foreclosure prevention program are in. It may be one of the most effective programs in town to prevent homelessness. Kalamazoo Co...
Jun 10, 2024 Kalamazoo County Treasurer Thomas Whitener answers questions concerning the performance of his duties for a second time under oath. (Photo from John McNeill)
