Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Car recovered and victim identified in Tuesday's fatal shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officials have identified the victim of a fatal shooting near Western Michigan University's campus that took place earlier this week...
Apr 06, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Lillywhite to face criminal charges for February 26 crash in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Getting authorized criminal charges against St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark A. Lillywhite on Thursday, April 6. The charges stem...
Apr 06, 2023 Mugshot for St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite Feb 26, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Co Sheriff's Office)
Vacant commercial building fire in Kalamazoo under investigation by KDPS
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are searching for the cause of a fire at a commercial building Wednesday afternoon, April 5. KDPS says their officers respond...
Apr 05, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Over 1,000 Consumer Energy customers in Allegan and Calhoun Counties lose power during storms
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Although the Wednesday morning storms didn't cause any widespread power outages, some Consumers Energy customers lost power in both Allegan and Calhoun Counties. Accordin...
Apr 05, 2023 Consumers Energy truck parked at WKZO studios in Kalamazoo, MI. (Photo by Will Kriss).
I-94 widening and Portage Road interchange rebuild in the home stretch say MDOT officials
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be finishing later this summer what was to be a two-year $87 million I-94 expansion project. Delayed several months ...
Apr 05, 2023 Photo by Jerry Malec.
UPDATE: Tornado watch dropped, but flood advisory still in effect
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 4 P.M. HAS BEEN DROPPED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. Flood advisory still remains in effect until 3:15 p.m. (Previous advisories). The National Weathe...
Apr 05, 2023 Vehicles of all shapes and sizes work to carefully negotiate pooling water on a section at West Main and N. Clarendon Street in Kalamazoo during heavy rain on Wednesday, April 5. (Photo by Jerry Malec)
Second recall petition filed against Marshall Township trustee over Marshall Megasite
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A second recall petition has been submitted by Marshall Township registered voter Glenn Kowalske in his quest to remove Marshall Township Trustee Robert Lyng from offi...
Apr 05, 2023
Kalamazoo County board delays vote on land deal for downtown arena, with some hoping for a "better deal"
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners is delaying approval of a land deal for the new arena project downtown to see if they can get a better deal. Catalyst Developme...
Apr 05, 2023 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners at their meeting April 4, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Up to $2,000 available to qualified renters in Kalamazoo through RentAble program
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Continuum of Care has revamped its RentAble program to help more people overcome barriers to keep or obtain housing. RentAble is a pilot program managed by ...
Apr 04, 2023
Suspect charged in fatal crossbow shooting of Battle Creek woman
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man who allegedly killed a Battle Creek woman with a crossbow Sunday has been charged with open murder. 59-year-old Joel Wagner was arraigned on Tuesday, April 4 and...
Apr 04, 2023 Photo of Joel Wagner provided by the Calhoun County Jail.
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