Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Sections of M-89 near Richland to close for brief periods Wed & Fri for power line replacement
RICHLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some power line replacement is taking place on M-89 east of Richland this week on Wednesday, May 10, and Friday May 12. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says a couple ...
May 09, 2023 (Map provided by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office)
Suspect in custody after Oshtemo Township murder
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect is in custody after an Oshtemo Township woman was killed in a domestic violence incident in Kalamazoo County's Oshtemo Township last Friday. The Kalamazoo...
May 09, 2023 Robert Nizzardini (courtesy Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office)
KCC and Grand Valley State sign articulation agreement to help students with transfers
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Leaders from Kellogg Community College and Grand Valley State University signed an institutional articulation agreement last Friday that officials say will provide smoot...
May 09, 2023 Pictured from left to right, are KCC Vice President for Instruction Tonya Forbes, KCC President Dr. Paul R. Watson II, GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella and GVSU Provost Fatma Mili. (Photo provided by Kellogg Community College)
Billingsley formally charged in connection with April 19th killing of Albion man
ALBION, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man who Albion Police say murdered a 61-year-old and assaulted another person on April 19 has been arrested and formally charged. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports 44-year-...
May 09, 2023 (Photo of Orlando Capado Billingsley, provided by the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office)
AUDIO: KPS superintendent finalists face second round of interviews Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The three finalists to become the next superintendent for the Kalamazoo Public Schools got a second grilling from the Board of Education last night. The first round focuse...
May 09, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education superintendent interviews May 8, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Allegan Co. Circuit Court Chief Justice Robert Kengis to retire
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - A seat on the Allegan County judicial bench will be open shortly. This past Friday, May 5, 2023, 48th Circuit Court Chief Justice Robert Kengis announced that he will step d...
May 09, 2023 48th Circuit Court Chief Judge Robert Kengis (photo courtesy 48th Circuit Court)
Next year's budget and drive-thru pick-up windows for dispensaries on the agenda for the Portage City Council
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council wants to hear from the public tonight on their proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, and a proposal to revise their marihuana ordinance. The p...
May 09, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Suspect charged with Van Buren County road worker's death arrested
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The suspect accused of killing an on-duty Van Buren County road worker in early March has been arrested. The Van Buren County Prosecutor's Office says the suspect b...
May 08, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Multiple vehicles struck by pieces of concrete on I-94 in Kalamazoo area
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Department of Public Safety police are investigating an incident where several vehicles traveling westbound on I-94 in the area of Sprinkle Road and Portage Road wer...
May 08, 2023 Portage Police cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
Graphic Packaging International in Kalamazoo releases statement on MDHHS report.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Graphic Packaging International released a statement on Monday, May 8 in response to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services report also released on Monday, M...
May 08, 2023 Graphic Packaging International Logo
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