Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

St. Joseph County deputies arrest man for multiple felony and drug charges
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - St. Joseph County deputies responded to the area of Big Hill Rd and Lafayette Road in Fawn River Township on Wednesday, April 12 around 12 p.m. in reference to a w...
Jerry Malec Apr 12, 2023

Lane Closure on South Westnedge Avenue in South Portage starting Thursday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2023, the 9000 block of South Westnedge Avenue, (Southbound Lane Near South Shore Drive) will be reduced to one lane with traffic und...
Jerry Malec Apr 12, 2023 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)
Community invited to view updates to commercial zoning in city of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo is seeking community input on proposed updates to the City's commercial zoning code, map, and related standards. City officials say the proposed chan...
Jerry Malec Apr 12, 2023

Kalamazoo County doubles down on affordable housing with over $2 million in new funding opportunities
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County is doubling down on its commitment to address the local housing crisis by providing additional funding opportunities for supportive services and multi-fam...
Jerry Malec Apr 12, 2023 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC

No injuries after small plane makes emergency landing in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - No injuries were reported after a small private aircraft made an emergency landing at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport early Wednesday afternoon, April 12....
Jerry Malec Apr 12, 2023 Image from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport's Facebook page.

Students and alumni to say goodbye to WMU Bernhard Center Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Built in 1957, Western Michigan University's John T. Bernhard Center has served as a central hub for students, offering food options, meeting spaces, and of course, the Br...
Jerry Malec Apr 12, 2023 Photo of John T. Bernhard Center from Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo webpage.

Wayland city police investigating after body was found near US-131
WAYLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Wayland City Police Department is investigating a suspicious situation in where a body was found near US-131 and Windsor Woods Village on Tuesday, April 12. Wayland poli...
Jerry Malec Apr 12, 2023 Photo provided by the Wayland Police Department.

AUDIO: School board trustees urge yes vote on May 2 enhancement millage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Early voting has already begun for the May 2nd election with only one item appearing on the ballot in Kalamazoo County. And that item is the renewal of the countywide sch...
Jerry Malec Apr 12, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Three arrested, weapons found, after attempted carjacking
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three suspects have been arrested for an attempted armed carjacking Tuesday afternoon in Kalamazoo County. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office say the incident happened ...
Ken Delaney Apr 12, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)

One shot in Kalamazoo Tuesday evening
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 20-year-old is in serious condition after being shot in Kalamazoo last night. Around 8:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was called to Oak Street near Walnu...
Ken Delaney Apr 12, 2023 Crime scene tape




