Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Exterior cameras to be installed on Kalamazoo Public Schools buses to catch vehicles that don't stop for flashing lights
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - You may want to think twice before speeding past a stopped Kalamazoo Public Schools bus with its lights flashing. The Board of Education has approved a $127,000 contract t...
Apr 08, 2023 Bill McChesney / CC
AUDIO: KPS Board of Education says they can't comment further on Superintendent's separation deal
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were calls again at the Kalamazoo School Public Schools Board of Education meeting last night for a third party investigation into why Superintendent Dr. Rita Raicho...
Apr 07, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education April 6, 2023 (courtesy of John McNeill)
Kalamazoo County agrees to land deal that allows $300-million downtown arena to move forward
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some hard bargaining has resulted in the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners chairman signing an agreement with the developers of Kalamazoo's proposed downtown sports ...
Apr 07, 2023 Artist rendering of proposed sports arena and event center in downtown Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Southwest Michigan First)
Dowagiac woman and three children suffer minor injuries during rollover crash
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Dowagiac woman and her three children suffered minor injuries during a rollover crash after the woman swerved to miss a deer that ran out in front of her. Cass County...
Apr 06, 2023
Kalamazoo spring hydrant flushing to start Sunday, April 16
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It's nearing time once again for flushing season in the city of Kalamazoo. Spring hydrant flushing that is. Kalamazoo city officials say the flushing will start on Sunday...
Apr 06, 2023
Taco & Tequila Fest returns to Kalamazoo in July
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A popular and tasty festival is making it's way back to Kalamazoo this summer. For the first time since 2019, the Taco & Tequila Fest will return for a fifth year at ...
Apr 06, 2023 Logo Courtesy Kalamazoo Growlers and Outlier Events.
Contract to hire new fire chief rejected by Kalamazoo Township board trustees
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees voted against a contract on Monday, April 3 to hire Northwood Battalion Fire Chief Jarius Baird as the township's new fire c...
Apr 06, 2023
Flooding at Homer Stryker Field will not delay season opener for Kalamazoo Growlers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday's stormy weather brought with it heavy rains and flooding to many low lying areas in Kalamazoo. One area that took the brunt is Homer Stryker Field, which is ri...
Apr 06, 2023 Photo provided by the Kalamazoo Growlers.
Car recovered and victim identified in Tuesday's fatal shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officials have identified the victim of a fatal shooting near Western Michigan University's campus that took place earlier this week...
Apr 06, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Lillywhite to face criminal charges for February 26 crash in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Getting authorized criminal charges against St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark A. Lillywhite on Thursday, April 6. The charges stem...
Apr 06, 2023 Mugshot for St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite Feb 26, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Co Sheriff's Office)
