Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Serious injuries for a pedestrian struck by a semi-truck near the Sprinkle Road and I-94 interchange
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There are few details on the accident, but for a while a major Kalamazoo intersection was closed overnight due to a vehicle-pedestrian accident. Around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday...
Ken Delaney May 03, 2023 Police lights

Overwhelming "yes" votes, but a few "nos" in May 2 elections held in and near Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) Enhancement Millage Renewal Proposal got nearly 60% percent of the vote for approval on Tuesday. The 1.5-mill ren...
Jerry Malec May 03, 2023 Voting sign. (Photo by John McNeil)

Names of 2 people killed in Portage crash released by police
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police have released the names of two people killed in a fatal crash last week in Portage. 60-year-old Cindy Richmond of Portage and 20-year-old Gabriel Alonzo of Kalamazoo ...
Jerry Malec May 02, 2023 (photo by John McNeil)

Mock Accident at Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School to highlight dangers of drunk driving and texting while driving
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cassopolis High School Students Against Drunk Driving are getting set to hold an event on Thursday, May 4 they hope will make an impression. The SADD Chapter along with P...
Jerry Malec May 02, 2023 Photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Body found in Wayland identified as missing man
WAYLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Authorities have released the identity of a body found in Wayland last month. According to the Wayland Police Department, the body found on April 11 has been identified as 6...
Jerry Malec May 02, 2023 A photo of Ronald Jensen, courtesy of Wayland Police.

Portage man the lucky winner of $1 million Powerball prize
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Portage man has won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. 49-year-old John Carlson matched the five white balls in the April 15 drawing to win the big pr...
Jerry Malec May 02, 2023 Henita May / CC

State Reps. calling for removal of Rep. Jim Haadsma of Battle Creek from House Labor Committee
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan House Republicans held a press conference on Tuesday, May 2 calling on House Speaker Joe Tate to remove Democrat Representative Jim Haadsma of Battle Creek from his...
Jerry Malec May 02, 2023 Rep. Jim Haadsma, Battle Creek.

After marathon session, Marshall City Council approves rezoning for Ford battery plant
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After hours of comment and debate, the Marshalls City Council has approved the rezoning to pave the way for the construction of Ford Motor Company's planned vehicle battery...
Ken Delaney May 02, 2023 City of Marshall MI logo

Pennfield High School P.E. teacher honored by the Michigan Lottery
LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Calhoun County educator has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The latest winner of the award is Pennfield High School physical e...
Jim Measel May 02, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Michigan Lottery

KDPS offers the public a feedback tool for interaction with the department
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's not your grandfather's Public Safety Department, or your fathers, or even your older brother's. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is the first in the state to...
Ken Delaney May 02, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Dave Boysen at the City Commission meeting May 1, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)




