Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Bronson's regional cancer program receives national accreditation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Bronson Healthcare system's regional cancer program with cancer centers in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo has received accreditation from the American College of Surgeons...
Jerry Malec Dec 13, 2022

Battle Creek VA Medical Center to host PACT Act Week of Action
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is set to host a PACT Act Week of Action event to inform Southwest Michigan Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors abou...
Jerry Malec Dec 13, 2022

Decades long prison sentence for woman convicted of 2021 murder in South Haven
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A woman was sentenced in court on Tuesday, December 13 to decades in prison for murdering a man in South Haven nearly a year-and-a-half ago. According to police, 24-year-...
Jerry Malec Dec 13, 2022 24-year-old Tiah Sutton. (Photo courtesy of the South Haven Police Department)

Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent steps down abruptly
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri has resigned. The surprise announcement came from Board President Patti Sholler-Barber last night at the conc...
Ken Delaney Dec 13, 2022 Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Rita Raichoudhuri (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Kalamazoo Public Schools employees to receive $1,500 retention bonus later this month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The employees of Kalamazoo Public Schools have received a gift from the district that comes just in time for Christmas. Trustee Ken Greyshak Monday night recommended a "re...
Ken Delaney Dec 13, 2022

No major changes made to proposed City of Kalamazoo budget plan for 2023
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Commissioners held a work session on the City Manager's budget proposal Monday night but suggested no major changes to the spending plan. Some commissioners...
Ken Delaney Dec 13, 2022 City of Kalamazoo logo

Multiple fire departments fight roof fire at Kalamazoo business in Comstock Township
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Crews from 10 local fire departments joined forces to put out a fire at a business east of Kalamazoo Monday morning, December 14. It happened at Landscape Forms on Lawnda...
Jerry Malec Dec 12, 2022 Arseni Mourzenko

Battle Creek Police investigate shooting: Woman left with multiple wounds
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek police say a 45-year-old woman is in stable condition after being shot multiple times during an incident early Monday morning, December 12. Officers respo...
Jerry Malec Dec 12, 2022

Bronson honors providers with 2022 Compassionate Physician(s) and Compassionate Advanced Practice Professional of the Year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Bronson Healthcare has awarded four providers with the 2022 Compassionate Physician(s) and Compassionate Advanced Practice Professional of the Year. Nominated and chosen ...
Jerry Malec Dec 12, 2022 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)

Rep. Rogers attends wreath-laying to honor veterans
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) honored veterans at a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Michigan Capitol on Monday, December 12. This marks the second ...
Jerry Malec Dec 12, 2022 LANSING, Mich., Dec. 12, 2022 — Rep. Rogers (middle) attends Veterans commemoration ceremony at the Michigan Capitol.




