Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Support, criticism for Venezuelan actions from Michigan politicians
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republicans in Michigan are cheering and Democrats are jeering the action taken by the U.S. to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Saturday morning. Congressman John...
Jan 05, 2026 Radek Kucharski / CC
Average gas price in Michigan down 11¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price for a gallon of gas in Michigan is down 11 in the past week and stands at $2.70. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is down 18 from last month and 4...
Jan 05, 2026
Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice
COLON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Firefighters with Colon Community Fire and Rescue saved a dog that had fallen through the ice on a lake Sunday morning. They were called to Long Lake Road just before...
Jan 05, 2026 (courtesy Colon Community Fire and Rescue)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo city commission has busy agenda tonight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city commissioners have a busy meeting this evening. First, the city clerk will give the oath of office to their new City Manager, Malcolm Hankins, who will be p...
Jan 05, 2026 Kalamazoo City Hall in winter. (Photo by John McNeil)
Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be held January 19 in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two weeks from today the City of Kalamazoo will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a ceremony will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memo...
Jan 05, 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. (Image via City of Kalamazoo).
17-year-old killed after being struck by train in Battle Creek Friday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - - A 17-year-old Battle Creek resident was struck Friday shortly before 9:00 p.m. by a westbound train near the intersection of Bedford Road and Harmonia Road. The Battl...
Jan 03, 2026 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
Battle Creek firefighters respond to multi-unit fire at Arbors apartments
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fire damaged four apartments at Arbors of Battle Creek shortly after noon Saturday, displacing residents and killing two cats. The Battle Creek Fire Department respon...
Jan 03, 2026
Echo Valley opens with new owners
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Echo Valley in Comstock Township is now open for the winter under new ownership. Hank and Sarah Avink bought the toboggan run and sledding hill from Melody Stirk, ...
Jan 02, 2026
Portage pole barn burns after fireworks malfunctioned
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A pole barn in Portage suffered fire damage Wednesday when a fireworks display inside the barn malfunctioned and exploded. Firefighters were called to the location on Holida...
Jan 02, 2026 Portage fire truck. (Photo courtesy City of Portage).
First babies of 2026 born in West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's Bronson Birthplace welcomed the first baby born in west Michigan in 2026 with the birth of Timothy Kilmartin at 12:19 a.m. on New Year's Day. The first baby bo...
Jan 02, 2026
