Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Murder suspect returned to Kalamazoo and arraigned
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Indianapolis man has been extradited to Michigan and arraigned in Kalamazoo County District Court for the shooting death of a Kalamazoo man last month. Axel Zunga-River...
Sep 15, 2023 Rumble Press / CC
Suspect arrested following shooting, high speed chase through three counties
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 27-year-old Bellevue man is facing several charges following a reported shooting and a chase through three counties Thursday night. Battle Creek Police officers respon...
Sep 15, 2023
Pay increases for teachers part of new Kalamazoo Public Schools contract deal
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After the Kalamazoo Public Schools found their low pay rates made it difficult for the district to find bus drivers, kitchen staff, and substitute teachers they issued got...
Sep 15, 2023
Crews find the body of pilot in his plane wreckage in Cass County
DOWAGIAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Search crews have found the wreckage of Richard Martin's home-built plane and his body about two miles north of Dowagiac in Cass County. The 83-year-old had been missing si...
Sep 15, 2023 Missing pilot Richard Martin (courtesy Dowagiac Department of Public Safety)
Judge rules in favor of rezoning action, Ford Motor Company battery plant construction to continue
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Calhoun County Circuit Court judge has ruled against a lawsuit filed to stop the Ford Motor Company battery plant under construction in Marshall. Judge William Marietti i...
Sep 15, 2023 (Photo of preliminary site plan courtesy of City of Marshall)
Police planning for traffic tie-ups with Luke Bryan concert in Allegan Township Saturday
ALLEGAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A concert stop near Allegan by country superstar Luke Bryan is expected to cause traffic tie-ups in the area Saturday. For his "Farm Tour 2023," Bryan is performing...
Sep 14, 2023 (graphic courtesy Big Tickets)
Three seriously injured in Allegan County crash
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - A head-on crash in Allegan County Thursday morning resulted in three people being taken to the hospital, all with serious injuries. The crash occurred just before 6:00 a.m...
Sep 14, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Fall Bike Celebration Weekend celebrates cyclists, bike safety, and community landmarks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It will be a big weekend for bicyclists around Kalamazoo County. This year's Fall Bike Celebration Weekend offers a 7+ route Bike Tour, a kid's Bike Rodeo, a Farmers Marke...
Sep 14, 2023 (courtesy Bike Friendly Kalamazoo)
The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo to host Veteran's Stand Down event this Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In collaboration with the county's Veterans Services Office, The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is bring back its Veteran's Stand Down event, scheduled for Friday from 9:00 a...
Sep 14, 2023 (courtesy The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo)
13-year-old girl seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Albion while waiting for school bus
ALBION, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 13-year-old girl was seriously injured on Wednesday morning when she was struck by a vehicle while waiting for a school bus in Albion. The Albion Department of Public Safety...
Sep 14, 2023 Albion Department of Public Safety logo
