Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Federal government identifies Battle Creek federal building for disposition
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in downtown Battle Creek has been identified for accelerated disposition by the U.S. General Services Administration. The GSA plans ...
Feb 19, 2026
Twelve Baskets changing food distribution policies
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Twelve Baskets food pantry in Portage is changing its food distribution policies. Effective next week, every home will be given the same amount of food regardless of fam...
Feb 19, 2026 edu1971 / Depositphotos.com
Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent to host Strategic Plan community sessions
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After adopting their 2025-2030 Strategic Plan last summer, the Kalamazoo Public Schools is looking for your input on how they are doing. Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade wi...
Feb 19, 2026
Missing Kalamazoo woman found safe in Canada
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The months-long search for a missing Kalamazoo woman is over. In November 2025, 29-year-old Mara Minott was last seen by her family. Authorities now say Minott was found i...
Feb 18, 2026 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com
Van Buren County man claims Safe Cracker Cashword top prize
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Lottery says a Van Buren County man has claimed a $300,000 prize from playing the Safe Cracker Cashword instant game. The man chose to stay anonymous when h...
Feb 18, 2026
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board holds another closed session on Asylum Lake Preserve
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County held another closed session on a proposal that they assume stewardship for the Asylum Lake Preserve last night before voting to approve a memorandum of un...
Feb 18, 2026 (courtesy John McNeill)
Stolen gun, drugs seized in Constantine
CONSTANTINE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people after serving a search warrant Tuesday morning in Constantine. Deputies seized a stolen handgun and metham...
Feb 18, 2026 Van/bicycle accident kills woman (Photo by John McNeil)
South Haven city council approves purchase of lifeguard towers
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The South Haven city council this week approved the purchase of two lifeguard towers and two lifeguard stands. The equipment will be installed on South Beach this spring...
Feb 18, 2026
Large crowd welcomes Raising Cane's to Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A large crowd gathered in Portage yesterday at the intersection of South Westnedge Avenue and Milham Road to welcome fast food chain Raising Cane's to southwest Michigan. Th...
Feb 18, 2026
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County will have artwork on new parking garage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County commission has set up a group to curate what could easily become the largest artwork in Kalamazoo. Even before it has been constructed there are plans...
Feb 18, 2026
