Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Community invited to view updates to commercial zoning in city of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo is seeking community input on proposed updates to the City's commercial zoning code, map, and related standards. City officials say the proposed chan...
Apr 12, 2023
Kalamazoo County doubles down on affordable housing with over $2 million in new funding opportunities
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County is doubling down on its commitment to address the local housing crisis by providing additional funding opportunities for supportive services and multi-fam...
Apr 12, 2023 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
No injuries after small plane makes emergency landing in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - No injuries were reported after a small private aircraft made an emergency landing at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport early Wednesday afternoon, April 12....
Apr 12, 2023 Image from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport's Facebook page.
Students and alumni to say goodbye to WMU Bernhard Center Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Built in 1957, Western Michigan University's John T. Bernhard Center has served as a central hub for students, offering food options, meeting spaces, and of course, the Br...
Apr 12, 2023 Photo of John T. Bernhard Center from Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo webpage.
Wayland city police investigating after body was found near US-131
WAYLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Wayland City Police Department is investigating a suspicious situation in where a body was found near US-131 and Windsor Woods Village on Tuesday, April 12. Wayland poli...
Apr 12, 2023 Photo provided by the Wayland Police Department.
AUDIO: School board trustees urge yes vote on May 2 enhancement millage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Early voting has already begun for the May 2nd election with only one item appearing on the ballot in Kalamazoo County. And that item is the renewal of the countywide sch...
Apr 12, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Three arrested, weapons found, after attempted carjacking
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three suspects have been arrested for an attempted armed carjacking Tuesday afternoon in Kalamazoo County. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office say the incident happened ...
Apr 12, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
One shot in Kalamazoo Tuesday evening
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 20-year-old is in serious condition after being shot in Kalamazoo last night. Around 8:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was called to Oak Street near Walnu...
Apr 12, 2023 Crime scene tape
AUDIO: Expanded air quality testing on the way for Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As Kalamazoo awaits an overdue report on air-borne contaminants on the Northside, the city has hired a Detroit firm to expand local testing. And many will say it's not ju...
Apr 12, 2023
Charges possible for two men involved in Comstock Township I-94 crash
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police are investigating a crash in Kalamazoo County involving road rage, assault and battery, and minor injuries. MSP troopers say it happened arou...
Apr 11, 2023 Photo provided by the Michigan State Police.
