Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Portages' Schuring Road to close to through traffic for water service installation
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Here's another commuter note for those in the Portage area. Starting Wednesday, August 23 at 8 a.m., Schuring Road from Oakland Drive to South Westnedge Avenue will be close...
Aug 22, 2023 (Photo provided by the City of Portage)
Man who attempted Cassopolis gas station robbery in July to face multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man accused of attempting to rob a Cassopolis gas station in late July was charged on Tuesday, August 22. Authorities say 35-year-old Cordeleus Martin tried to rob the ...
Aug 22, 2023 Best Law
Schoolcraft elementary students to return to class in new building on August 28
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Schoolcraft Community Schools announced on Tuesday, August 22 the opening of its brand new elementary building. According to the district, the new building will serve pr...
Aug 22, 2023 (Photo provided by Schoolcraft Community Schools)
Extreme and dangerous heatwave to hit Southwest MI Wednesday/Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Extreme heat is set to move back into Southwest Michigan on Wednesday, August 23. And forecasters say that heat will bring with it 'feel like' temperatures of 100 degrees ...
Aug 22, 2023 Sunset in the city, summer sunset on the highway cars. Close up from car side mirror. Hot day. (Photo courtesy of AAA).
Kalamazoo City Commission approves plan, tax breaks, to spur construction of affordable housing
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo City Commission Monday night approved a tax break for one senior housing project, and made $1 million loan to another. They also created Neighborhood Enterpr...
Aug 22, 2023 City Planner Christina Anderson and development consultant Joe Agostinelli address the Kalamazoo City Commission at their meeting Aug 21, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
MDOT crews begin widening Michigan Avenue near BlueOval Battery Plant
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Work is beginning this week on the widening of a segment of M-96, otherwise known as Michigan Avenue, west of 15 Mile Road as MDOT is adding a left turn lane. MDOT is invest...
Aug 22, 2023
West Milham Avenue lane closure to make way for fiber installation work
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On Tuesday, August 22, through Thursday, August 24, the eastbound curb lane of West Milham Avenue will be closed for fiber installation work from Cypress Street to the east ...
Aug 21, 2023 (Map provided by the City of Portage)
Portage Road reconstruction project to cause intersection closure of Romence Road Parkway and detour
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On Tuesday, August 22, and Wednesday, August 23, 2023, starting at 7 pm each night, the intersection of Portage Road and Romence Road Parkway will be closed to all traffic f...
Aug 21, 2023 (Detour map provided by the City of Portage)
KDPS accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Officer starting August 28
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety is Hiring Public Safety Officers. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will open the application process for the position of "Public Safety Of...
Aug 21, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
Kalamazoo Metro implementing service adjustments starting Monday, August 28
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As the push is on to hire more metro bus drivers in Kalamazoo, the public transportation firm is having to make some adjustments due to the decrease in bus driver staffing...
Aug 21, 2023 A Kalamazoo Metro Transit bus (courtesy of Metro Transit)
