Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Kalamazoo Technical Rescue team hones skills during training exercise
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Members of the Kalamazoo Technical Rescue team members from KDPS, Portage, Comstock, and Oshtemo were surprised with an unannounced training exercise on Thursday, August 1...
Jerry Malec Aug 17, 2023 (Photo from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's Facebook page)

Paw Paw woman charged in crash that killed 1-year-old and seriously injured 5-year-old
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Paw Paw woman has been charged with causing a crash that killed a 1-year-old and injured a 5-year-old in June. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office reported on T...
Jerry Malec Aug 17, 2023 (Photo of 60-year-old Roxanne Bastian provided by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office)

Investigation in Kalamazoo leads to seizure of two unregistered pistols
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Thursday morning, August 17 search warrant in Kalamazoo leads to the seizure of two unregistered pistols. This comes after members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Te...
Jerry Malec Aug 17, 2023 (Photo provided by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team)

Authorities arrest Dowagiac man with loaded gun and nearly 100 grams of meth in stolen car
DOWAGIAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police arrested a Dowagiac man early Wednesday morning, August 17 after discovering that he had stolen a car, and was transporting nearly 100 grams of methamphetamine insid...
Jerry Malec Aug 17, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Speeding motorcyclist injured after crashing into pick-up truck in Cass County
MASON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The driver of a motorcycle that police say was traveling at a high rate of speed was injured after crashing into a pick-up truck early Thursday morning in Cass County...
Ken Delaney Aug 17, 2023 (courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Office)

Two pedestrians injured after being struck by a vehicle in Galesburg Wednesday afternoon
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two juveniles were injured Wednesday afternoon after they were struck by a car while attempting to cross the street in Galesburg. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office was...
Ken Delaney Aug 17, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)

Shooting victim shows up at Battle Creek hospital Wednesday evening, listed in critical condition
BATTTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police in Battle Creek say a shooting victim showed up to a hospital Wednesday night, and their investigation is underway. The victim arrived at Bronson Battle Creek h...
Ken Delaney Aug 17, 2023

Kalamazoo County moving ahead with Opioid Task Force despite U.S. Supreme Court decision to pause Purdue Pharma settlement
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Supreme Court decision to pause the Purdue Pharma Settlement may be more of a problem for some communities waiting for settlement money than others. The Justices ...
Jerry Malec Aug 17, 2023 Find Rehab Centers / CC

AUDIO: County road commission & Metro Transit both seeking qualified drivers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Shortage of workers has reached into almost every aspect of the economy affecting many businesses that provide fairly essential services to include those in Southwest ...
Jerry Malec Aug 17, 2023 Speed Limit 45 mph sign - Kalamazoo Township board

Allegan County Sheriff's Office K9 Knox to get donation of body armor
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fury member of the Allegan County Sheriff's Office will soon be better protected with his own set of body armor. According to the Sheriff's Office, K9 Knox will receive a ...
Jerry Malec Aug 16, 2023 (Photo of K9 Knox provided by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office)




