Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety looking for applicants
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is opening the application process for anyone at least 21 who wants to become an officer. The window is now open until 11:59 p.m....
Apr 24, 2024
Two vehicle crash leads to diesel fuel spill at West Dickman and North Helmer
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A crash on Tuesday morning on West Dickman Road near North Helmer Road in the City of Springfield involving a semi tractor trailer grain truck and a commercial box truck ...
Apr 24, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
AUDIO: People continue to urge Portage to pass ceasefire resolution
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Folks petitioning the Portage city council to approve a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza haven't given up. They not only provided the council with a proposed draft...
Apr 24, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
AUDIO: Portage water, sewer bills going up
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage city council took a deep dive into their budget yesterday, and residents can expect to dive a little deeper into their pockets to pay their city bills. The milla...
Apr 24, 2024
Kalamazoo Central High School student charged
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 16-year-old Kalamazoo Central High School student is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm in a weapons-free school zone, and disturbing the ...
Apr 24, 2024 Kalamazoo Central High School - Google Street View
Man resentenced to life in prison for 1992 deaths
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison a second time for a deadly fire in 1992 that killed his former girlfriend's two children in a Bangor-area apartme...
Apr 23, 2024 jonel hanopol / CC
AUDIO: Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival starts this week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The 19-day Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival starts Wednesday and runs through Sunday, May 12. More than 100 events will be held in southwest Michigan. Katie ...
Apr 23, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County working on vision for future
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County officials have sought outside help to execute a visioning process, as they ramp up for the future. In a rare meeting of most of the county's top o...
Apr 23, 2024
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
