Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Bicyclist dies after crashing into utility pole in BC's Post Addition, police investigating
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 66-year-old man died Wednesday morning after a bicycle crash in the Post Addition. Battle Creek Police say they responded to a call at 7:18 a.m. about a bicyclist who ...
Aug 31, 2023
Kalamazoo officials say downtown "Streets for All" improves infrastructure and safer streets
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - City of Kalamazoo officials say a more lively and vibrant downtown Kalamazoo is on the way, thanks to the street infrastructure work that is ongoing throughout the city, w...
Aug 31, 2023 Kalamazoo Avenue at Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy of imaginekalamazoo.com)
Portage church asking for help with sign repairs
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Chapel Hill Church in Portage is holding a fundraiser to help pay for damage done to their LED sign August 20 after it was shot with a hunting arrow. The sign has a Prid...
Aug 31, 2023
Kalamazoo County Veterans Affairs Committee pushing for yes vote on November millage question
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County has special millages to provide funding for senior citizen services, for law enforcement, and to create more affordable housing. Now veterans groups say t...
Aug 31, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo County Veterans Services Office)
Brayton steps down from the Portage City Council, says she will withdraw from the Mayor's race
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The controversy over the residency of a member of the Portage City Council may be over, as Lisa Brayton announced she will not be running for Mayor and is stepping down from...
Aug 30, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Police to use "Connect Kalamazoo" video to help fight crime
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A digital network that can connect the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety to private video security systems that was initially planned for the downtown is now being mad...
Aug 30, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)
Shooting suspect shot at by police, hit by vehicle as KDPS officers apprehend him
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect is in custody for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old early Wednesday morning, and two Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers involved in his apprehension h...
Aug 30, 2023 Officer Involved Shooting graphic (courtesy Michigan State Police)
New Abraham Lincoln statue in Bronson Park vandalized less than two days after unveiling
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The new seven-foot-tall statue of Abraham Lincoln in Bronson Park has been defaced, less than 48 hours after it was unveiled Sunday. The statue was found covered in red sp...
Aug 29, 2023 Statue of Abraham Lincoln in Kalamazoo's Bronson Park
Portage City Council joins investigation into whether Brayton lied about her residency
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council is investigating if councilwoman Lisa Brayton is eligible to serve in the office she was elected to in 2021. Brayton is running for mayor this fall,...
Aug 29, 2023
Pedestrian path along Gull Road to be refurbished beginning next week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work next week to repair 4.4 miles of the pedestrian path on the north side of Gull Road from Sprinkle Road in Comstoc...
Aug 29, 2023
