Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Blueprint for Peace organizers continue work on priorities to end gun violence in the Kalamazoo area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After some of the $1 million allocated to end gun violence in the Kalamazoo area has been appropriated, plans are in the works for another $1 million to be spent when thos...
Aug 21, 2023 Kalamazoo Community Foundation V.P. Jen Heymoss laid out her strategy for reducing gun violence to Commissioners on Monday, June 5. (Photo from John McNeill)
The number of Portage City Council candidates apparently spurred by zoning issues
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's an election year in the City of Portage and things have heated up early, generating a full ballot of candidates. The community's opposition to new housing projects near...
Aug 21, 2023 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
Four injured, including Kalamazoo man, in two Cass County accidents Saturday
HOWARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man was among those injured in a two vehicle collision in Cass County's Jefferson Township Saturday evening. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says around...
Aug 21, 2023 Cass County Sheriff Cruiser. (Photo by John McNeill).
Driver of riding lawnmower pronounced dead after crash in Albion Township
ALBION TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - An Albion Township man was killed Sunday afternoon when his riding lawnmower was struck by a vehicle. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department says they responded at a...
Aug 21, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Ambulance service changes in Cass County effective Friday, August 18: Calling for service remains unchanged
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There's been a change in ambulance service for Cass County residents. On Friday, August 18, Pride Care Ambulance Service ceased operations in Cass County. The Cass Count...
Aug 20, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
Van Buren Conservation District to host Healthy Water Week 2023 August 21 -25
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Van Buren Conservation District's "Healthy Water Week" is being held this week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25. The week long eve...
Aug 20, 2023
Gryphon Place kicks off capital campaign to open second downtown Kalamazoo location
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gryphon Place is looking to open a second location in Kalamazoo, with a capital campaign to fund it well underway. "We are excited to expand back into downtown Kalamazoo, ...
Aug 20, 2023
State of Michigan looks to certify more lead professionals in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The State of Michigan is looking to certify more people to perform lead abatement work and will host a free information session for interested residents. The Michigan Depa...
Aug 20, 2023
Portage Public Schools launches new website & app
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Public Schools has launched a new website and mobile app to streamline communication with families, staff and the community. "We know that for most families, their p...
Aug 20, 2023 Portage Public Schools logo courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
Battle Creek celebrates public works department with August 22 open house
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Battle Creek's Department of Public Works is set to hold it's second annual open house and touch-a-truck event from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, in the d...
Aug 20, 2023
