Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
KDPS looking into "suspicious death" discovered Tuesday evening
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Few details are being released, but the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating what's described as a "suspicious death" which was discovered Tuesday evenin...
Aug 23, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety . (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Motorist critically hurt in Otsego crash
OTSEGO TWP., MI (WKZO-AM/FM, WHTC-AM/FM) - A 64-year-old man was critically hurt in a head-on crash involving a sedan and a semi on M-89 near Otsego on Tuesday night, Aug. 22, 2023). No names were giv...
Aug 23, 2023
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in St. Joseph County crash
FABIUS TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The driver of a motorcycle suffered what were described as serious injuries Tuesday afternoon in a St. Joseph County crash. Michigan State Police Troopers responded t...
Aug 22, 2023
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)
Tue Aug 11
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
72°FFeels Like: 73°F
Wind/Dir: 9 MPH-NE
Humidity: 94%
