Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Ice storm expected to make driving tough Wednesday, most area schools already closed for the day
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A combination of freezing rain, sleet, and snow forecast for the state today has caused most schools in the area to close and could affect driving both Wednesday and into ...
Feb 22, 2023 A National Weather Service forecast graphic Feb 22, 2023 (courtesy NWS Grand Rapids)
Two children unharmed after intoxicated mother crashes car they were in into barn
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Deputies responding to the area of East MN Avenue and 35th Street in Comstock Township on Monday, February 20 on a report of an unknown...
Feb 21, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
Battle Creek High School student fatally shot while offering suspects a ride
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Battle Creek Police Department released more information Tuesday, February 21 on the fatal shooting that left a Battle Creek Central High School student dead on Fr...
Feb 21, 2023 Photo take from the family's GoFundMe page.
Road closures and traffic alerts for Sunday's Winter Blast Half Marathon
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The 11th Annual Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon, 10k and 5k, which gets underway on Sunday, February 26 beginning at 8 a.m. will cause some road closures and traffic ale...
Feb 21, 2023
United Way to administer FEMA grants for nonprofits in Southwest MI
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- United Way of South Central Michigan has been awarded $460,437 in federal funds to support local food and shelter assistance programs. The emergency funding is provided thr...
Feb 21, 2023
Consumers Energy Crews prepare for hazardous winter weather
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Consumers Energy crews are preparing for a large winter storm that is expected to hit the lower peninsula with snow, freezing rain, and strong wind gusts starting Wednesday...
Feb 21, 2023
Suspect on the run from Indiana no match for Cass County's K9 Neera
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A driver on the run for an attempted homicide in Elkhart IN was tracked down in Southwest Michigan by a K9 with the Cass County Sheriff's Office. It all started around ...
Feb 21, 2023 Photo of K9 Neera provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Calhoun Area Career Center Career and Technical Education Program to host Winter Showcase to celebrate student work
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Students with the Calhoun Area Career Center Career and Technical Education Program are getting ready to showcase their hospitality skills on Wednesday, February 22. L...
Feb 21, 2023
Kalamazoo set to host USA Curling Mixed Doubles Nationals
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The city of Kalamazoo is getting set to welcome the 2023 USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship from Tuesday, February 28 through Sunday March 5 at the Wings Eve...
Feb 21, 2023
Area residents concerned with Consumers Energy proposal to run 20 miles of electric lines through Van Buren County
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Consumers energy is looking to install 20 miles of new electric lines to run through Van Buren County, but the proposed project has several residents upset and wor...
Feb 21, 2023
