Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
AUDIO: Partnership announced with WMU's Aviation School and Skywest Airlines
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University announced Monday that their Aviation School in Battle Creek has an agreement with Skywest Airlines to train potential pilots and mechanics for...
Jan 23, 2023
3 injured in two Saturday crashes in Cass County: Alcohol and drugs believed to be involved in both
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two crashes in Cass County occurred on Saturday, January 21 within less than of an hour of each other injured three people combined. The first one, a single vehicle cra...
Jan 23, 2023 Vehicle from Cass County crash on Saturday, January 21 on Hess Road, north of Pine Lake Street in Jefferson Township. (Photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office)
Local gas prices a touch higher than statewide average
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are up seven cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 39 cents mor...
Jan 23, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Firearms recovered during early morning traffic stop in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police recovered two firearms during a traffic stop early Monday morning, January 23. According to the department, officers were cal...
Jan 23, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Otsego man identified after vehicle ends up in Lake Macatawa near Holland
PARK TWP., MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - A 52-year-old Otsego man lost his life as his vehicle ended up in Lake Macatawa on Sunday morning. According to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department, first responders we...
Jan 23, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit (file photo)
73-year-old man dies after being rescued from Calhoun County swamp
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 73-year-old man died Sunday night after he went missing for six hours and had to be rescued from a Calhoun County swamp. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office say th...
Jan 23, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Free human trafficking training offered by KAAHTC and YWCA Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- To help put a bite in the human trafficking crisis, the Kalamazoo Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition and YWCA Kalamazoo are teaming up to offer a free day of training ...
Jan 23, 2023
2023 road construction expected to be extensive in the Kalamazoo area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's said Michigan has two seasons, winter and road construction, but while one has been easier on drivers, the other has not. After the two snow events in November and De...
Jan 23, 2023 (courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation)
WMU students set to benefit from two new programs to be announce today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University is set to announce a couple of new agreements today, as they continue to compete with other colleges for a dwindling pool of students nationwid...
Jan 23, 2023
Xylazine-Involved fatality in Van Buren County prompts warning from health officials
LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There has been a recent death in Van Buren County of a person testing positive for Xylazine according to health officials. Xylazine is a sedative used in veterinary clinic...
Jan 22, 2023
