Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
KPS Superintendent search narrowed down to six semi-finalists by Board of Education
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - We could know the names of the semi-finalists in the Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent search sometime today. Last night the Board of Education went behind closed do...
Apr 20, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education at their meeting April 19, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Kalamazoo man "unintentionally" hit by gunfire Wednesday afternoon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 70-year-old Kalamazoo man is recovering after he was shot inside his home late Wednesday afternoon. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the man was hit "unint...
Apr 20, 2023 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
YWCA Kalamazoo launches effort to seek County funding for Reproductive Health Fund
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - YWCA Kalamazoo along with its partners announced on Wednesday, April 19 their campaign to seek funding from Kalamazoo County for its Reproductive Health Fund. YWCA officia...
Apr 19, 2023
Senator Lindsey to host office hours throughout 17th District
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator Jonathan Lindsey on Wednesday, April 19 announced his scheduled office hour meetings for April and May throughout Michigan's 17th District which includes parts...
Apr 19, 2023
Southwest Enforcement Team & MSP seize meth and firearms during search warrant in Allegan County
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Southwest Enforcement Team detectives along with troopers from the Michigan State Police Wayland Post seized crystal methamphetamine, two firearms, ammunition, and ev...
Apr 19, 2023
Fentanyl-laced cocaine behind Kalamazoo County drug overdose spike according to health officials
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Health officials have linked fentanyl-laced cocaine to the deadly overdose surge in Kalamazoo County between Wednesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 13. The Kalamazoo Coun...
Apr 19, 2023 Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services photo from department's Facebook page.
Sunday's Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon to affect traffic in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The running of the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon on Sunday, April 23 will no doubt affect traffic in both the City of Kalamazoo and Portage. Portage city officials say the just...
Apr 19, 2023
No injuries and no mess after milk tanker overturns on I-196 in South Haven Township
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - And what could have been a rather sticky situation was averted early Wednesday morning on I-196 in South Haven Township. According to South Haven Area Emergency Services...
Apr 19, 2023 Photo provided by South Haven Area Emergency Services.
AUDIO: Portage City Council being asked to make drive-thru windows at marijuana shops permanent
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Portage may allow drive-thru windows at marijuana shops, although some Portage City Council members have concerns. The City Council Tuesday approved the first re...
Apr 19, 2023 Paige Filler / CC
Board of Education begins screening process for new KPS superintendent tonight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The process to find a new superintendent for the Kalamazoo Public Schools has been transparent so far, but that will change somewhat tonight. The Board of Education plans ...
Apr 19, 2023
