Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
AUDIO: Metro Link system up and running
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's new Metro Link system has been up and running for just over a week now and the new system continues to seek riders during this pilot period. It operates in tho...
Apr 23, 2024 This diagram shows where the Metro Link system is operating. The numbers in red circles are popular stops in those areas.
Sunday night fire at abandoned BC gas station considered suspicious
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A fire on Sunday night at a abandoned gas station on Spring Street is considered suspicious and is under investigation. The Battle Creek Fire Department says their crews...
Apr 23, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department
Fundraiser in Kalamazoo raises almost $40,000 so former foster youth can enroll in college
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Close to 10,000 youth are in the Michigan foster care system run by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Nationally, fewer than 10% of former foster youth...
Apr 23, 2024 (courtesy Michigan Education Trust)
Student arrested after allegedly bringing loaded handgun to Kalamazoo Central
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 16-year-old Kalamazoo Central High School student is in custody after reportedly bringing a loaded handgun to school Monday. At approximately 2:00 p.m., officer...
Apr 22, 2024 Kalamazoo Central High School - Google Street View
Cass County man wins $1 million on Powerball
UNION, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 31-year-old man from Cass County has claimed a million-dollar prize from the April 6 Powerball drawing. The Michigan Lottery says Cain Bice of Union purchased the ticket onl...
Apr 22, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Lottery Facebook page
AUDIO: Kalamazoo launches effort to draft "Imagine Kalamazoo 2035" plan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo has just launched an extended effort to draft their "Imagine Kalamazoo 2035" Strategic Plan, as the 2025 plan is in its final stretch. Assistant City...
Apr 22, 2024 (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County to discuss strategic planning today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Local governments in Kalamazoo County are going into planning mode as they set goals and plan future spending for the next year, and even the next decade. The Kalamazoo Co...
Apr 22, 2024 Screenshot of Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 17, 2023
Woman injured in Allegan County motorcycle crash
ALLEGAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Allegan County Sheriff's Office says a 26-year-old Allegan woman is hospitalized after crashing her motorcycle just after 6 p.m. Sunday. She was going around a ...
Apr 22, 2024 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Portage man killed in motorcycle-SUV crash Sunday afternoon
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 21-yeae-old Portage man was killed Sunday afternoon after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV that apparently turned in front of him. The accident happened around 1:20 p.m....
Apr 21, 2024 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Site announced for PODS community to house the homeless in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Housing Resources Incorporated of has now announced its intention to place a POD community near the I-94 Business Loop in Kalamazoo at 2015 Lake Street, on land owned by C...
Apr 20, 2024 Pods are very small shelters that have been used to provide emergency and transitional shelter in other communities. (Photos courtesy HRI)
