Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Two men arrested by Calhoun County deputies during probation check
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office arrested two men on Monday during a probation check of a residence and probationer in the 19000 block of Division Drive in Mareng...
Jim Measel Feb 27, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

Ice Rink at Millennium Park closes for season
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Portage has closed the Ice Rink at Millennium Park a week early this year. It had been set to close March 3. The warm weather at the end of February made operati...
Michael Arney Feb 27, 2024 Mechanical issues will delay opening of Ice Rink at Millennium Park in Portage (photo courtesy of City of Portage)

Battle Creek police investigating Monday shooting
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police are investigating after shots were fired at a home just after 10 p.m. Monday. No one was hurt, and officers found several bullet holes in the front ...
Michael Arney Feb 27, 2024

AUDIO: Over a million votes cast early in presidential primary
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Over a million Michiganders cast their ballots early in the state's presidential primary. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says most of those were cast absentee, but over 7...
Michael Arney Feb 27, 2024 May 4, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson answers reporters' questions in front of Holland City Hall during an appearance on Election Day. Gary Stevens/Midwest Communications

Kalamazoo home a total loss after fire
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says a home on Clinton Avenue between Race and James streets is a total loss after an early morning fire Monday. They responded j...
Michael Arney Feb 27, 2024 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety graphic (courtesy of KDPS)

Fight ends Tekonsha-Pansophia Academy MSHAA boys basketball district game
LITCHFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Officials from Tekonsha and Coldwater Pansophia Academy will be meeting sometime on Tuesday to figure out the next steps that need to be taken after a fight broke out in t...
Jim Measel Feb 27, 2024 popo.uw23

Homer Township woman injured in Sunday morning Calhoun County crash
ECKFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Homer Township woman suffered serious injuries on Sunday morning in a crash on L Drive South near 22 Mile Road in Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Depa...
Jim Measel Feb 26, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

AUDIO: Lack of snow not saving city of Kalamazoo much money
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the forecast calling for more temperatures in the 50s, and even 60s this week and next, it's been a tough time to be the owner of a downhill skiing complex in souther...
John McNeill Feb 26, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Utility Director James Baker at the City Commission meeting Sept 6, 2022

AUDIO: Tuesday is Michigan's presidential primary
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday is the presidential primary election in Michigan. Predictions last year that the early primary could have a big impact have been something of a bust, with the race...
John McNeill Feb 26, 2024 hjl / CC

AUDIO: Crumbley cases a warning to gun owners
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - If you own a gun, you need to listen to this. The verdict in the first Crumbley case has sent a message that you don't have to pull the trigger to face charges, if a child...
John McNeill Feb 26, 2024




