Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Kalamazoo County courthouse evacuated due to bomb threat
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County courthouse was evacuated Monday morning, May 8 due to a bomb threat. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says the threat was made over the phone wit...
Jerry Malec May 08, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)

MDHHS to hold town hall meetings regarding studies of odors from local industrial facilities in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is set to hold two community town hall meetings to discuss, and answer questions about their report concerning odors f...
Jerry Malec May 08, 2023 (Photo provided by John McNeill)

KCC holding 65th commencement ceremony Thursday night at Kellogg Arena
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Kellogg Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during its 65th commencement ceremony on Thursday night in Batt...
Jim Measel May 08, 2023 Courtesy Kellogg Community College

AUDIO: Fest highlighting Canadian culture coming to Kalamazoo in October
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Like Texas and California, Michigan is a border state. In fact Detroit is the largest border town in North America, with some of the busiest international crossings. It's ...
Jerry Malec May 07, 2023 Downtown Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Southwest Michigan First)

Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition raises funds to preserve former First Baptist Church
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fundraising effort has begun to renovate a venerable Kalamazoo structure. The Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC) announced its "Inspire"campaign Thursday, May...
Jerry Malec May 07, 2023 (Photo by Jerry Malec)

Portage man found not guilty by jury on murder, rape & child abuse charges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo County jury reached a not guilty verdict on Friday, May 5 for a man charged with felony murder, first-degree child abuse, and first-degree criminal sexual cond...
Jerry Malec May 07, 2023 Best Law

1988 cold case suspect in Three Rivers murder found dead in SC jail cell
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cold case suspect Robert Waters has died. According to a WOOD-TV report on Saturday, May 6, 53-year-old Waters, who's accused of killing Cathy Swarts of Three Rivers in...
Jerry Malec May 07, 2023 (Photo of Robert Waters provided by the Beaufort County, SC jail)

Two teens hurt, but no suspects yet in early Saturday morning shooting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two teens were injured but there are currently no suspects in a shooting incident early Saturday. At approximately 2;00 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety resp...
Ken Delaney May 06, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

No injuries in early morning blaze at Kalamazoo home
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It took firefighters just over a half hour to bring a blaze at a Kalamazoo home under control early Saturday. At approximately 2:30 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public...
Ken Delaney May 06, 2023

Three finalists for Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent to be interviewed again Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Schools could have a new superintendent selected by the end of next week. The Board of Education will hold second interviews with their three finalist...
Ken Delaney May 06, 2023 The finalists for Superintendent of the Kalamazoo Public Schools (courtesy KPS)




