Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
WMU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University will be hosting more than 700 middle and high school students from southwest Michigan this Saturday for a regional Science Olympiad tournament....
Mar 13, 2024 (courtesy Western Michigan University)
Milwood Neighborhood Association looks to add Board of Directors, reform their organization
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A grassroots organization that aims to improve the quality of life in the City of Kalamazoo's second largest neighborhood is hitting the reset button. Officials with the M...
Mar 12, 2024 A map of the Milwood Neighborhood in Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Library)
City of Kalamazoo exploring cash program to help moms and newborns get out of poverty
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Flint Michigan has begun cash payments to new moms to get children off to a good start, and now the City of Kalamazoo is considering the idea. The program is called Kids R...
Mar 12, 2024 (Courtesy City of Flint)
Body found inside Battle Creek home after fire Monday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After initially believing there were no injuries in a Monday morning house fire, Battle Creek authorities say a body was found in the home Tuesday. Crews with the Battl...
Mar 12, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
North Wattles Road construction project gets underway in Calhoun County
EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A major road construction project in Calhoun County began on Tuesday on North Wattles Road from Michigan Avenue to Verona Road. The Calhoun County Road Department say...
Mar 12, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Road Department Facebook page
AUDIO: State Senator wants to put ending Daylight Saving Time to vote
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A west Michigan state senator has introduced a bill that would let voters decide if the state would stay on standard time all year and not spring forward every March. Republ...
Mar 12, 2024 Clock. (Photo by John McNeil)
Tik Tok star coming to Kalamazoo to help in the fight against adult illiteracy
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In an effort to put a spotlight on adult illiteracy, the Kalamazoo Literacy Council and the Kalamazoo Public Library are bringing in Tik Tok sensation Oliver James to help...
Mar 12, 2024 (courtesy Kalamazoo Public Library)
Authorities working to identify man's body found in the Kalamazoo River Monday afternoon
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The body of a man has been recovered from the Kalamazoo River Monday, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. The Townsh...
Mar 11, 2024 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Tuthill wins the Kalamazoo County Regional Spelling Bee, qualifies for national event
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An eighth grade student at Milwood Magnet School will be representing the area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. 13-year-old Carter Tuthill won the Kalamazoo Co...
Mar 11, 2024 Competitors and the first place cup for the Scripps National Spelling Bee (courtesy Scripps National Spelling Bee)
New $65 million facility for Road Commission of Kalamazoo County opens this month
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County this month is moving into a new seven building $65 million complex that includes offices, vehicle storage, and a road salt ...
Mar 11, 2024 The new Road Commission of Kalamazoo County facility Comstock Township (courtesy the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County)
