Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Downtown Kalamazoo businesses launch inaugural "Moonlight Madness" late night shopping event
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Those wanting to do some late night holiday shopping will soon be able to enjoy extended store hours until 11 p.m., extended restaurant hours and specials, during Kalamaz...
Dec 07, 2022 Downtown Kalamazoo at night - Brandon James WKZO
$700,000 combined slated for direct care-worker support and senior veteran population in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Boomers still rule! At least in Kalamazoo. According to the latest numbers from Kalamazoo County, there are 41,000 seniors over 65 in the County. This figure represents t...
Dec 07, 2022 Milestone Senior Services Program Director Don Saldia gave a far ranging presentation to Kalamazoo County Commissioners, Tuesday, December 6, on their successes to date, how they dealt with the pandemic, and their plans for the future,(Photo provided by John McNeill)
Three Rivers man arrested for vehicle theft in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Three Rivers man for Fleeing and Eluding and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. It happened around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December...
Dec 07, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Portage Public Safety inviting public to "stuff a fire truck" to benefit local food pantry
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage Department of Public Safety is set to host "Stuff a Fire Truck," on Sunday, December 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sam's Club on South Westnedge Avenue. According t...
Dec 07, 2022
State Police recover multiple stolen vehicles & trailers valued around $300,000
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Detectives with the Michigan State Police Marshall Post have recovered an estimated $300,000 dollars in stolen vehicles and trailers following an investigation that spanne...
Dec 07, 2022 Photo provided by the Michigan State Police Marshall Post.
Local health officials concerned with national rise in flu cases and urge residents to get vaccinated
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamzoo County Health and Community Services Department is urging residents to get vaccinated now to slow the spread of influenza, especially ahead of the holidays. ...
Dec 07, 2022 NIAID / CC
Preliminary exam scheduled for Lansing man charged with fatal November shooting near WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Lansing man charged with a fatal shooting near Western Michigan University's campus in November is heading to court for a preliminary exam. According to court records, ...
Dec 07, 2022 Photo of Lansing resident Damien Lang provided by the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.
One killed as pick-up smashes into semi on U.S. 12 in St. Joseph County
MOTTVILLE, TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a fatal traffic crash involving a pick-up truck and a semi-truck with trailer combination Tuesday. The crash occ...
Dec 07, 2022 A semi-truck damaged in a fatal accident in St. Joseph County Dec. 6, 2022 (courtesy Michigan State Police)
BC Clerk's Office taking part in partial recount of Props 2 and 3
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The City of Battle Creek's Clerk Office will be closed on Wednesday so that they can participate in a ballot recount from last month's general election. A recount reques...
Dec 07, 2022 City of Battle Creek logo
Ascension Borgess nurses authorize union leadership to call for strike if needed
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Talks are scheduled to resume Thursday, but unionized nurses at Ascension Borgess Hospital have voted to allow their contract bargaining team the ability to call for a str...
Dec 07, 2022 Photo courtesy Ascension Borgess Hospital.
