Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Improperly disposed used fireworks cause two fires within an hour-and-a-half span of time
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Department of Public Safety - Fire Division responded to two separate fires that were caused by improper disposal of used fireworks within a hour-and-a-half span of ...
Jul 04, 2023 Sumeet Basak / CC
Two firefighters hospitalized and released with minor injuries after battling Portage house fire
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two Portage firefighters received minor injuries while battling a house fire Monday afternoon, June 3. According to the Portage Department of Public Safety, it happened arou...
Jul 04, 2023
Firework reportedly goes into the crowd, injures several in Allegan Monday night
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Several people were reportedly injured after an errant firework went into the crowd watching the show in the City of Allegan Monday night. WWMT-TV reports an ambulance was b...
Jul 04, 2023
One injured in stabbing during parking lot fight in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is in custody after a stabbing incident in a Portage McDonald's parking lot during a fight Monday night. The Portage Department of Public Safety says around 6:30 ...
Jul 04, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
One killed, nine others injured in Ottawa County fireworks explosion
PARK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fireworks explosion in Ottawa County's Park Township late Monday night has killed one person and injured nine others. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says the inc...
Jul 04, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
Marshall woman receives probation and suspended sentencd for threatening Governor Whitmer
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Marshall woman has been sentenced for making threats against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 33-year-old Tabitha Davis was sentenced last week to four months probation...
Jul 03, 2023 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was in Portage for the Grand Opening of the new Senior Center on Friday, May 20, and commented on the latest tax cut proposal from the Legislature. (Photo by John McNeill)
Traffic restrictions removed by MDOT to ease Independence Day holiday travel
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation has removed lane restrictions on nearly 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease delays for holiday travels. ...
Jul 02, 2023
Motorists urged to seek alternate routes during Kilgore Road lane closure
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Here's a quick commuter tip for this Wednesday, following the July 4th holiday in the Kalamazoo and Portage area. The eastbound curb lane of Kilgore will be closed for utili...
Jul 02, 2023 (Closure map provided by the City of Portage)
City of Battle Creek releases 2022 water quality report
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Battle Creek has released it's annual water quality report - using data collected in 2022. This report is now available for residents to see. The report is ...
Jul 02, 2023
City of Kalamazoo says personal fireworks can be used now up through Tuesday, July 4
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Over the next couple to three days, residents in and around the City of Kalamazoo will celebrate the 4th of July holiday, which in many cases, may involve their own person...
Jul 02, 2023 David Wiley / CC
