Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Plainwell man facing several charges after gun incident Wednesday
PLAINWELL MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Plainwell Public Safety officers arrested a man Wednesday after he was reported to have pointed a gun at another person near two Plainwell Community School buildings. The s...
Feb 16, 2023 Plainwell authorities arrest man suspected of pointing a gun at another person
Legendary pro angler Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo is hanging up his fishing rod
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -After being on the pro fishing circuit for 33 years, Kalamazoo native Kevin VanDam has announced the current season will be his last spent fishing professionally VanDam has...
Feb 16, 2023 A screenshot from a video posted by professional fisherman Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo MI (courtesy Kevin VanDam)
Dozens of animals rescued in Van Buren County
BANGOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A search warrant executed by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Department of Homeland Security has led to the rescue of dozens of animals. Authorities searched a...
Feb 15, 2023 Van Buren County Sheriff's Office logo
Snow and wintery mix expected Thursday and Thursday night
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After dealing with windy conditions that knocked out power to thousands in the state Wednesday, the National Weather Service says a new system will bring snow and a wintry...
Feb 15, 2023 National Weather Service forecast graphic Feb 15, 2023 (courtesy NWS Grand Rapids, MI)
Western Michigan University students join in vigil for MSU students killed on campus Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Students and staff at Western Michigan University joined colleges across the country in remembrance of those who died in the mass shooting at Michigan State University and...
Feb 15, 2023 Spartan Strong logo
Vicksburg man gets 25 years in prison for sexually exploitation children and distribution of child porn
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Vicksburg man has been to 25 years in prison this week, with 10 years of supervised release when he gets out of prison, after he pled guilty to sexual exploitation of a ...
Feb 15, 2023 Virgil Chandler Knowles III mug shot provided by the Kalamazoo County Jail.
Suspect in Sturgis murder investigation apprehended in Gary, Indiana
STURGIS, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A suspect wanted in connection with a murder at a Sturgis motel was arrested on Monday in Gary, Indiana. The Sturgis Department of Public Safety says Cameron Stephon Hope was...
Feb 15, 2023 Courtesy Sturgis Public Safety Department Facebook page
Kalamazoo Restaurant Week begins Thursday, includes Winter Cocktail Competition
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Restaurant Week and Winter Cocktail Competition return to downtown Kalamazoo this Thursday, February 16 through Sunday, February 26. Organizers says 15 participating uniqu...
Feb 15, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Restaurant Week)
Huizenga calls for transparency with investigation of Chinese spy balloon and other unidentified objects
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - West Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga says President Biden and the Pentagon need to be forthcoming when it comes to the multiple breaches of American airspace by a sus...
Feb 14, 2023 Congressman Bill Huizenga (courtesy U.S. House)
Crowell selected to return to the Portage Public Schools Board of Education
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A longtime area business professional and former board member has been selected as the newest member of the Portage Public Schools Board of Education. At their meeting Monday...
Feb 14, 2023 Portage Public Schools logo courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
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