Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Bronson Healthcare appoints James Corey to lead Bronson Health Foundation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - James Corey has been announced as the new vice president and chief development officer of Bronson Healthcare. He brings over 16 years of senior advancement leadership expe...
Michael Arney Mar 19, 2026

Michigan State Police cruiser hit on M-6 ramp
BYRON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Michigan State Police cruiser was damaged Wednesday when it was parked on the ramp from M-6 to Wilson Avenue in Byron Township. A car rammed into the rear of the cr...
Michael Arney Mar 19, 2026 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek

Grand Rapids: No speculation on possible actions after allegations against Cesar Chavez
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the city of Grand Rapids say they are not going to speculate on actions that could be taken after United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta says Cesa...
Michael Arney Mar 19, 2026

Kalamazoo man appears in court for I-94 shooting
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 26-year-old Kalamazoo man has made his first appearance in Berrien County court this week on several charges for shooting another man at a rest area on Interstate 94 in...
Michael Arney Mar 19, 2026 WSBT/File Photo

Kalamazoo County Jail using bottled water
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Jail is now using bottled water after high copper levels were discovered in the building's tap water last month. Both inmates and employees are drinki...
Michael Arney Mar 19, 2026 Kalamazoo County Jail (photo by John McNeil)

Vice President Vance takes questions at Auburn Hills speech
AUBURN HILLS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Vice President JD Vance spoke at ESHI Manufacturing in Auburn Hills yesterday, spending the first 25 minutes delivering a stump speech for Republicans and the last 20 m...
Michael Arney Mar 19, 2026

Governor Whitmer not 100% on board for gas tax holiday despite high prices, but not ruling it out
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is not in favor of a state gas tax holiday as prices have hit $4 a gallon due to the war with Iran by the U.S. and Israel. She says t...
Michael Arney Mar 19, 2026

Three Rivers leaders discuss tornado response
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials in Three Rivers are discussing the area's March 6th tornado response. At the commission meeting last night, the city manager, fire chief, American Red Cross v...
Michael Arney Mar 18, 2026

Kalamazoo County board accused of violating Open Meetings Act; investigation underway
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This is "Sunshine Week" in Michigan, the time we celebrate our rights to have open public meetings and access to governmental documents. That's why a complaint made this w...
John McNeill Mar 18, 2026 Kalamazoo County Administration building - Google Street View

Kalamazoo approves first step to turn one-way streets to two-way
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Downtown Kalamazoo will be a lot different in a few years as the city is planning to turn Kalamazoo Avenue from one-way to two-way. That work could start later this year a...
Michael Arney Mar 18, 2026 (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)




