Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Billingsley formally charged in connection with April 19th killing of Albion man
ALBION, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man who Albion Police say murdered a 61-year-old and assaulted another person on April 19 has been arrested and formally charged. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports 44-year-...
May 09, 2023 (Photo of Orlando Capado Billingsley, provided by the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office)
AUDIO: KPS superintendent finalists face second round of interviews Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The three finalists to become the next superintendent for the Kalamazoo Public Schools got a second grilling from the Board of Education last night. The first round focuse...
May 09, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education superintendent interviews May 8, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Allegan Co. Circuit Court Chief Justice Robert Kengis to retire
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - A seat on the Allegan County judicial bench will be open shortly. This past Friday, May 5, 2023, 48th Circuit Court Chief Justice Robert Kengis announced that he will step d...
May 09, 2023 48th Circuit Court Chief Judge Robert Kengis (photo courtesy 48th Circuit Court)
Next year's budget and drive-thru pick-up windows for dispensaries on the agenda for the Portage City Council
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council wants to hear from the public tonight on their proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, and a proposal to revise their marihuana ordinance. The p...
May 09, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Suspect charged with Van Buren County road worker's death arrested
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The suspect accused of killing an on-duty Van Buren County road worker in early March has been arrested. The Van Buren County Prosecutor's Office says the suspect b...
May 08, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Multiple vehicles struck by pieces of concrete on I-94 in Kalamazoo area
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Department of Public Safety police are investigating an incident where several vehicles traveling westbound on I-94 in the area of Sprinkle Road and Portage Road wer...
May 08, 2023 Portage Police cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
Graphic Packaging International in Kalamazoo releases statement on MDHHS report.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Graphic Packaging International released a statement on Monday, May 8 in response to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services report also released on Monday, M...
May 08, 2023 Graphic Packaging International Logo
Kalamazoo County courthouse evacuated due to bomb threat
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County courthouse was evacuated Monday morning, May 8 due to a bomb threat. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says the threat was made over the phone wit...
May 08, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
MDHHS to hold town hall meetings regarding studies of odors from local industrial facilities in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is set to hold two community town hall meetings to discuss, and answer questions about their report concerning odors f...
May 08, 2023 (Photo provided by John McNeill)
KCC holding 65th commencement ceremony Thursday night at Kellogg Arena
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Kellogg Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during its 65th commencement ceremony on Thursday night in Batt...
May 08, 2023 Courtesy Kellogg Community College
