Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
US-131 rebuilding in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties starts Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is starting work May 1 to rebuild and repave 13.4 miles of US-131 from the Rocky River in Three Rivers, St. Joseph County,...
Apr 25, 2023 Photo provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Portage "Artists Meeting Artists" event provides venue for sharing and networking
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage Arts Committee is set to host their networking event "Artists Meeting Artists" at Portage Parks & Recreation at 320 Library Lane, on Friday, April 28 from 6 ...
Apr 25, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Rep. Julie Rogers, DIFS Director, health care advocates discuss impacts on ACA protections for Michiganders in Braidwood decision
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On Tuesday, April 25, State Representative Julie Rogers, D-Kalamazoo, Anita Fox, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) director, and Nicole Wells St...
Apr 25, 2023
Portage Zhang Senior Center to host "Bits of Business" mini expo Thursday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Realizing that those ages 50 and over have a dynamic lifestyle and are looking for ways to stay engaged and informed, the Portage Zhang Senior Center is hosting an event cal...
Apr 25, 2023
Carelessly discarded smoking materials blamed for $10,000 BC home fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Carelessly discarded smoking materials are being listed as the cause of a Monday afternoon fire at a residence on Fairview Avenue in Battle Creek which caused about $10,...
Apr 25, 2023 Photo courtesy Battle Creek Fire Department
AUDIO: Interviews begin for new Superintendent for Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education held virtual interviews with the first three of the six semi-finalist seeking the Superintendent's post Monday night. It's ...
Apr 25, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education meeting April 24, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
After controversial dismissal of former chief, Kalamazoo Township now has new head of fire department
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Township has a new fire chief after a 4-3 vote by the township board of trustees to ratify the contract agreement with former battalion chief Jairus Baird. He ta...
Apr 25, 2023 (courtesy Charter Township of Kalamazoo)
Candidates for St. Joseph County Sheriff's post make announcement to run on same day as Lillywhite probation sentence
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There are now two people running for the position of St. Joseph County Sheriff. The two candidates made the announcement on Monday, April 24, the same day as Sheri...
Apr 24, 2023
Translation services added for KPS superintendent search semifinal interviews
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education is beginning the interview process in its search for a new superintendent today, Monday April 24. Six candidates have been ...
Apr 24, 2023 Semi-finalists for the Superintendent position for the Kalamazoo Public Schools were announced April 20, 2023 (courtesy KPS)
"Living Jane Doe" positively identified by Michigan State Police
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police have identified a young woman they've been calling a "Living Jane Doe" since last Thursday, April 20. 22-year-old Takai Crute of Kalamazoo was identi...
Apr 24, 2023 (courtesy Michigan State Police Paw Paw Post)
