Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
City of Kalamazoo announces zoning code update meeting change
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The next scheduled meeting for City of Kalamazoo residents to discuss the City-wide Zoning Code and Map Update is being changed to a new location. The meeting had been sch...
Apr 30, 2023
Fire at abandoned home in Battle Creek results in more than 40k in damage
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek firefighters are looking into what started a fire at an abandoned residence causing roughly $46,000 worth of damage on Saturday, April 29. Crews responded ...
Apr 30, 2023 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Bullet found on school bus by elementary student
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Authorities are investigating after a bullet was found on a Comstock Public Schools bus on Friday, April 29. According to Comstock Public Schools, the bullet was recovered...
Apr 30, 2023 Bill McChesney / CC
Driver injured seriously, passengers not hurt after single-vehicle crash
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A driver was injured seriously but the passengers were not hurt at all after a single-vehicle crash in Calhoun County on Friday evening, April 28. Troopers with the M...
Apr 30, 2023 (Photo provided by Michigan State Police Marshall Post)
Audio: Well known meeting space on WMU campus to get official name
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's a central gathering spot on the Western Michigan University Campus and now it will have an official name. Throughout the university's time it's been nicknamed "the Fl...
Apr 28, 2023 A shot of the new "W-Plaza" (courtesy of WMU)
Battle Creek Transit to return two routes on Monday due to increase in staffing
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Even though Battle Creek Transit continues to operate under a staffing shortage, the City of Battle Creek has announced that new staffing levels will allow for two route...
Apr 28, 2023 A Battle Creek Transit bus (courtesy of City of Battle Creek)
Authorities warning residents of 'Missed Jury Duty' scam phone calls
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller is warning residents of yet another scam. In this latest scam which is making the rounds, Sheriff Fuller says those behind it are c...
Apr 28, 2023 Alachua County / CC
The field is down to three, as Board of Education selects finalists for Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There are now three finalists for the job of Superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools. After two interview sessions this week and grilling six semi-finalist, the Board o...
Apr 28, 2023 The finalists for Superintendent of the Kalamazoo Public Schools (courtesy KPS)
AUDIO: More than 2,300 students to walk the stage in largest graduation ceremony for WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Here is another sure sign of the season. Saturday, April 29 will be Spring Graduation for students at WMU. Commencement is held three times a year at Western, but this wil...
Apr 28, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil).
AUDIO: WMU to allow alcohol sales at Waldo Stadium beginning in fall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University will begin alcohol sales at Waldo Stadium on game days this fall for the first time. The WMU Board approved the request Thursday from Athletic ...
Apr 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy of WMU)
