Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
City of Kalamazoo prepares for heavy rainfall event
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the City of Kalamazoo say they are preparing for potential heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. The National Weather Service predicts rainfa...
Jul 09, 2024 SimmiSimons / Depositphotos.com
BlueOval Battery Park Michigan receives reduced MEDC incentive package, still worth between $384 million and $409 million
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with Ford Motor Company say their BlueOval Battery Park Michigan remains on track to begin production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in 2026 for Ford's...
Jul 09, 2024 BlueOval Battery Park Michigan under construction in Marshall, MIchigan (courtesy Ford Motor Company)
Kalamazoo to close Howard Street from Stadium Drive to West Michigan Avenue for two weeks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo is closing Howard Street from Stadium Drive to West Michigan Avenue for two weeks starting Monday. The resurfacing project will include a new left tu...
Jul 09, 2024 Road closed sign
One injured in Texas Township shooting
TEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is recovering after a shooting around 11 p.m. Monday in Texas Township. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says the victim and the suspect are neighbors...
Jul 09, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil)
AUDIO: Area lawmakers differ on state budget
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Area lawmakers are split on their opinions on the new state budget. Democratic Representative Julie Rogers of Kalamazoo says there is plenty to be proud of, such as Rx Kid...
Jul 09, 2024 Exterior of Michigan Capitol building (courtesy State of Michigan)
South Haven council discussing bringing back lifeguards
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The South Haven city council spent part of Monday night discussing bringing back the city's lifeguard program. Councilman Joe Reeser says it "is life and death," adding ...
Jul 09, 2024 South Beach at South Haven, MI (courtesy of southhaven.org)
Kalamazoo Public Schools board meeting tonight to select candidates for board vacancy
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools board will waste no time picking a replacement for Jermaine Jackson, who resigned last month. They plan to meet this evening to go through the...
Jul 09, 2024
Allegan Co. clerk warns of phone scam attempt
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - The search continues for whoever is behind an apparent scam targeting Allegan County residents. In a statement on Monday, July 8, Clerk and Register of Deeds Bob Genetski ca...
Jul 09, 2024 Allegan County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bob Genetski (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Eastbound I-94 single-lane and ramp closures in Calhoun County begin Tuesday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There will be a single-lane closure on eastbound I-94 between Helmer Road Exit 95 and Beadle Lake Road Exit 100 near Battle Creek for a traffic shift from 9:00 a.m.-3:0...
Jul 08, 2024 (courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation)
AUDIO: August primary approaching; Kalamazoo County has senior millage renewal
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The November election is getting most of the headlines, but there will be a vote before then, in less than a month. It will be the primary to determine what candidates wil...
Jul 08, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
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