Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
AUDIO: Kalamazoo activists call on local governments to react to the impact of global warming
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It may seem like West Michigan has escaped the impact of global warming, but local activists claim that isn't the case. Right now they are broiling in triple digits in the...
Jul 14, 2023 Local activists concerned about global warming gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday (courtesy of John McNeill)
Vintage baseball festival coming to Portage's Ramona Park Saturday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's called America's Pastime, but baseball hasn't always been the same game we see today. This weekend, on Portage's softball diamonds at Ramona Park, you will be able to j...
Jul 14, 2023 14 teams will participate in Saturday's Vintage Baseball Festival at Ramona Park.. Graphic (Courtesy of the Continental Base Ball Club of Kalamazoo)
One shot in Kalamazoo Thursday night, no suspects at this time
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There are no suspects in custody after one person was shot in Kalamazoo's Eastside neighborhood Thursday night. Just before 10:00 p.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public S...
Jul 14, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Michigan Maritime Museum invites public to 21st Annual Fish Boil fundraiser
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Maritime Museum is inviting the public to its 21st Annual Fish Boil Fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, July 15, from 5 pm to 8 pm - or until th...
Jul 13, 2023
Repair work on Michigan Avenue to resume Monday, July 17
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Travelers in downtown Kalamazoo should be aware of a major street project that begins next week. Phase two of the project involving W Michigan from W Main to Harrison is s...
Jul 13, 2023
Early morning hit and run by juveniles in Osthemo Township causes damage to vehicles and property
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It was an early morning wake up call on Thursday, July 13 for Kalamazoo County deputies as they responded to a hit and run accident in Osthemo Township. The Kalamazoo Coun...
Jul 13, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
Driver in medical situation crashes onto airport property at Battle Creek Executive Airport
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 47-year-old man is in stable condition after crashing onto the grounds of the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field early Thursday morning. According to sec...
Jul 13, 2023
Wildfire-Smoke-Climate Crisis rally and march in Kalamazoo this afternoon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition along with the Western Michigan University Climate Change Working Group is inviting the Kalamazoo community to a rally and march thi...
Jul 13, 2023 (Image provided by the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition & Western Michigan University Climate Change Working Group)
West Michigan manufacturer's over the counter contraception drug approved by FDA
GRAND RAPIDS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an over-the-counter contraception drug for the first time, and it has a West Michigan connection. The once-a-day pill Op...
Jul 13, 2023 FDA approves 1st over-the-counter contraceptive, produced by Perrigo (Perrigo logo courtesy of the Perrigo Co.)
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 12, 2023) - A 33-year-old South Haven man is behind bars after a traffic stop led to a large-scale narcotics bust on Tuesday. According to Van Buren County Sheriff's ...
Jul 12, 2023 Fentanyl and Xanax pills confiscated during a July 11 traffic stop in South Haven (photo courtesy Van Buren County Sheriff's Dept.)
