Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Former WMU football player being charged with assault after incident near campus in October
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Western Michigan University football player La'Darius Jefferson is being charged with two counts of assault and battery. According to WOOD-TV 8, court records show ...
Dec 16, 2022 (courtesy Ashley Huss-WMU Photographer)
"Suspicious" man possessing Heroin arrested inside Centreville apartment complex
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- St. Joseph County deputies have arrested a man they called suspicious wondering in an apartment complex with Heroin on his person. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite reports his d...
Dec 15, 2022
Michigan to receive nearly $1.7 million as part of USDA investment in rural infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- The state of Michigan has received a total of nearly $1.7 million in grants through the Rural Energy for American Program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom...
Dec 15, 2022 USDA logo
North Rose Street house fire considered suspicious
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A late night house fire in Kalamazoo Wednesday is considered suspicious. The Fire Marshal is expected to investigate the fire that broke out around 11:00 p.m. last night i...
Dec 15, 2022
Police searching for Kalamazoo County woman last seen by family on December 5
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The search continues for a missing Kalamazoo County woman. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that 35-year-old Heather Kelly was last seen five days ago on Monday, ...
Dec 15, 2022
Battle Creek Transit adjusting services due to staffing shortages
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Due to ongoing staff shortages, Battle Creek Transit has been forced to make service adjustments to all modes of transportation starting Monday, December 19, 2023. BCT f...
Dec 15, 2022 A Battle Creek Transit bus (courtesy of City of Battle Creek)
Nurses at Ascension Borgess Hospital ratify new three deal to avert strike
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A potential strike has been averted at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo after an overwhelming majority of unionized nurses ratified a new contract with their hospit...
Dec 15, 2022 Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital, formerly Ascension Borgess
Upton to possibly receive honorary degree from WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University is considering awarding an honorary degree to Congressman Fred Upton of St. Joseph. The university's Board of Trustees is set to hold a meetin...
Dec 14, 2022 (Photo courtesy of fredupton.com)
Sudden resignation of Kalamazoo Public School's superintendent leaves many with questions
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The sudden resignation of Kalamazoo Public School Superintendent Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri is raising questions among many on why she left. Raichoudhuri signed on as KPS Supe...
Dec 14, 2022 Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Rita Raichoudhuri (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Portage Public Schools Board of Education appoints new member
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Public Schools Board of Education appointed Ean P. Hamilton as the newest trustee to serve at Portage Public Schools at their public meeting on Monday, December...
Dec 14, 2022 Ean P. Hamilton (Photo provided by Portage Public Schools)
