Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Governor Whitmer signs clean energy law; Senate Minority Leader Nesbitt critical
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has signed bills that require 100% of Michigan's energy to come from clean sources by 2040. Signing the bills in Detroit, Whitmer said they will protect the...
Nov 29, 2023 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was in Portage for the Grand Opening of the new Senior Center on Friday, May 20, and commented on the latest tax cut proposal from the Legislature. (Photo by John McNeill)
Battle Creek Police release video of hotel incident and ensuing 100 MPH chase
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police have released a six minute video related to last Saturday's fight at the Baymont by Wyndham Hotel on Beckley Road and car chase. The video is a compi...
Nov 29, 2023 Image from Battle Creek Police Officer's body cam showing suspect vehicle hitting police car last Saturday. Courtesy City of Battle Creek
WMU to honor trailblazing African American builder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University Wednesday afternoon will host a special event recognizing the legacy of Albert White, the trailblazing African American builder credited with o...
Nov 29, 2023 Western Michigan University's Heritage Hall (courtesy Western Michigan University)
Kalamazoo Public Library holding public meetings on search for new director
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Public Library is holding hour-long meetings today at its five facilities to get input from the community on what people want in a new director. Those will ...
Nov 28, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Library-Central Library (courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Library)
Wahmhoff Farms Nursery holds annual Trees for Troops event
GOBLES, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wahmhoff Farms Nursery in Van Buren County has kicked off the holiday season with its annual Trees for Troops event on Monday. Volunteers loaded over 300 Christmas trees int...
Nov 28, 2023 Robert Nunnally / CC
Kalamazoo Growlers poke fun at Ohio State's third straight loss to Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Growlers amateur baseball team is offering its third base coaching position to Ohio State University head football coach Ryan Day after his third consecutiv...
Nov 28, 2023 Kalamazoo Growlers logo
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board chairman wants to give retirees more
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County board chair John Taylor may have something extra in the Christmas stocking for county retirees this year. He says he would like to explore giving them a ...
Nov 28, 2023 Photo from John McNeill.
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries has $20,000 challenge match for #GivingTuesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries says a local couple has issued a challenge to the community for #GivingTuesday, agreeing to match any donations made to KGM up to $20,000. Acco...
Nov 27, 2023 Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (KGM) logo. (Image courtesy of Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries).
Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 11:00 a.m. Tuesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The National Weather Service says lake effect snow showers are expected tonight and overnight, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory through 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Localized re...
Nov 27, 2023
Three Rivers man arrested on several drug charges
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Southwest Enforcement Team detectives and Michigan State Police troopers have arrested a Three Rivers man on several charges after executing warrants as his home last T...
Nov 27, 2023 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
