Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Pedestrian injured when struck by pick-up in Cass County
PORTER TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cass County deputies are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a pick-up truck Monday, March 27 around 6:30 a.m. at US-12 and Robbins Lake Road in Porter T...
Jerry Malec Mar 27, 2023 Cass County Sheriff Cruiser. (Photo by John McNeill).

MDOT: I-196 Business Loop repairs start April 3 in South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is getting ready to repair and repave 5 miles of the I-196 Business Loop (BL) from 15th Avenue to 73rd Street in South ...
Jerry Malec Mar 27, 2023 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).

Former WMU student sentenced to prison in 10-year-old rape cases after involvement by Kalamazoo County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former Western Michigan University student has been sentenced to 6-15 years in prison for the sexual assaults of a fellow WMU student and a 16-year-old Augusta girl 10 y...
Ken Delaney Mar 27, 2023 Best Law

AUDIO: More Kalamazoo residents complaining about smells they say are coming from Graphic Packaging
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Residents on Kalamazoo's northeast side aren't the only ones complaining about a big stink. Residents in the West Main Hill area say they have also been smelling something...
Ken Delaney Mar 27, 2023 (Photo provided by John McNeill)

MSP investigating Calhoun County larcenies in Clarendon and Newton Townships
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan State Police from the Marshall Post are investigating a pair of larceny complaints in Calhoun County. Troopers are investigating the larceny of a golf car...
Jim Measel Mar 27, 2023 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)

State Police planning 'Purses with a Purpose' campaign
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw post is getting set to bring attention Sexual Assault Awareness month in April with it's "Purses with Purpose" campaign. For the mon...
Jerry Malec Mar 26, 2023

Portage Parks & Recreation reminds dog owners to keep them leashed while visiting parks
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage Parks & Recreation office is reminding those who come to parks with their dogs that they need to be on a leash at all times. The reminder comes from...
Jerry Malec Mar 26, 2023 Photo provided by City of Portage Parks & Recreation.

Draft of Stuart Neighborhood plan available for review and comment
KALAMZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, neighborhood planning in Kalamazoo's Stuart Neighborhood is nearing the finish line. And city officials say that a draft nei...
Jerry Malec Mar 26, 2023

Curbside yard waste pickup starts week of April 3 for Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Battle Creek is getting ready to start curbside yard waste pickup on the week of Monday, April 3. Residents can expect the yard waste pickup season to last...
Jerry Malec Mar 26, 2023 City of Battle Creek logo

Get rid of old and unwanted electronics at recycling event Wednesday, March 29
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- DeNooyer Chevrolet and DeNooyer Ford are teaming up once again with Shupan Asset Management to host an Electronics Recycling Event on Wednesday, March 29. Organizers say ...
Jerry Malec Mar 26, 2023 Katherine Johnson / CC




