Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Allegan County and 123.NET seal deal to deliver broadband internet to all residents
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Board of Commissioners, the County and 123.NET signed an agreement on Thursday, January 12 that will provide wired broadband infrastructure and service t...
Jan 13, 2023 Pictured from right to left: District #5 County Commissioner Gale Dugan, District #4 County
Commissioner Scott Beltman, County Administrator Robert J. Sarro, Broadband Project Manager Jill
Dunham, CEO of 123.NET Dan Irvin, District #1 County Commissioner (Board Chair) Jim Storey,
Broadband Action Workgroup Chairperson Austin Marsman, District #3 County Commissioner (Board
Vice-Chair) Dean Kapenga
Candlelight vigil to be held for missing Portage mother of 8
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A candlelight vigil is being held for the missing Portage mother of eight children on Sunday, January 15. Family members say the vigil is set to take place at Biggby Coff...
Jan 13, 2023
Sellout crowd expected for tonight's Rainbow Ice Game at Wings Stadium
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It's Rainbow Ice Game time at Wings Event Center, as the K Wings prepare for the 2nd year of the event scheduled for tonight. Tonight's game against the Toledo Walleyes o...
Jan 13, 2023 K Wings drop 4-2 game to Toledo on Rainbow Ice/Pride Night
Audio: Airline safety top priority during FAA computer shutdown said Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International airport director
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Federal Aviation Administration's shut down on Wednesday, January 11 no doubt affected thousands across the country with delayed flights and other travel woes. But at...
Jan 13, 2023 The 7 a.m. plane to Chicago from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport was the only morning flight that experienced a delay due to the outage on Wednesday, January 11. (Photo by Ken Delaney)
AUDIO: Turbulent times ahead for KPS as they start 2023 with new leadership and focus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It was back to business for Kalamazoo's School Board at their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, January 12, following a turbulent month that has shaken up th...
Jan 13, 2023 Photo by John McNeil.
Drug bust suspects fight KDPS officers but quickly taken into custody
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety arrested three people Thursday night, January 12 during a narcotics bust. The incident took place near Kalamazoo's Northside neighbo...
Jan 13, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
BC School Superintendent says leadership was not consulted about basketball spectator ban
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Thursday night's boys high school basketball game between Battle Creek Central and Kalamazoo Loy Norrix was played without spectators in the stands at Loy Norrix High Sc...
Jan 13, 2023 Karl Baron / CC
Fans barred from all BC Central basketball games with K Central and Loy Norrix
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Fans will not be allowed to attend any high school basketball games for the rest of this season when Battle Creek Central plays either Kalamazoo Central or Kalamazoo Loy...
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UPDATE: Missing Kalamazoo County woman found safe
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is reporting that 64-year-old Kathy Lynn Prevatte who was reported missing has been found safe. They appreciate the community's help...
Jan 12, 2023 Photo of missing woman, 64-year-old Kathy Lynn Prevatte who was seen around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2023, provided by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office.
FAA computer outage causes ripple effect for air travelers in West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Travelers across West Michigan catching flights out of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International and Gerald R. Ford International airports on Wednesday morning, January 11 got...
Jan 11, 2023 The 7 a.m. plane to Chicago from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport was the only morning flight that experienced a delay due to the outage on Wednesday, January 11. (Photo by Ken Delaney)
