Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Wayland VFW Post #7581 gifted new commercial refridgerator
WAYLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Wayland VFW Post #7581 now has a new $3,500 refrigerator, purchased and delivered by a combined effort of Gun Lake Casino, Gun Lake Investments, and GLC Chief Executive ...
Ken Delaney Aug 29, 2023 (courtesy Gun Lake Casino)

One day before fall classes begin, open house set for new WMU Student Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After months of delays in opening, Western Michigan University will celebrate the grand opening of the new WMU Student Center Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony will be held ...
Ken Delaney Aug 28, 2023 (courtesy Western Michigan University)

KDPS releases names of two people found murdered in North Rose Street home last week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has identified the two people found dead in a home in the city last Tuesday. KDPS says the bodies of 46-year-old Tarra Dametria M...
Ken Delaney Aug 28, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
School bells ring across Kalamazoo County today for the start of new academic year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Classes for the 2023-2024 year begin today for students in public schools across Kalamazoo County. Today is just a half day for students in Kalamazoo Public Schools. The d...
John McNeill Aug 28, 2023

New cameras installed on Kalamazoo Public School buses to help catch drivers ignoring flashing red lights
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Things may look a little different out there as you head out this morning. You may see a lot more children and big yellow buses as students report for the first half day o...
John McNeill Aug 28, 2023 Bill McChesney / CC

One dead in Saturday night shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One man is dead after being shot in a home in the 1600 block of Stockbridge Avenue in Kalamazoo Saturday night. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was called to the...
Ken Delaney Aug 27, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)

Home occupant dies in suspicious BC fire on Magnolia Avenue
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - One person is dead in what is being described as a suspicious house fire which happened early Saturday morning at 84 Magnolia Avenue in Battle Creek. Battle Creek fire o...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2023

Mill and Fill Program to resume in Portage Monday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Portage Mill and Fill Program is scheduled to continue Monday, August 28 in the southeast portion of the city. The program involves major maintenance on selected...
Ken Delaney Aug 26, 2023 (courtesy City of Portage)

CCSD searching for suspect who injured deputy
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding a man who is accused of injuring a deputy on Friday morning. The suspect is identified as Dav...
Jim Measel Aug 25, 2023

Lake Street shooting Friday evening leaves one injured in Kalamazoo.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A shooting around 6:00 p.m. Friday in Kalamazoo has left one person injured and the alleged shooter in custody. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the shooting...
Ken Delaney Aug 25, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC




