Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Man sentenced to probation for crashing into gas station
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man will serve the next two years on probation for crashing his vehicle into the Speedway gas station on South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo and injuring several people ...
Michael Arney Nov 19, 2025 Speedway gas station at the intersection of Miller Road and Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo displaying the higher price drivers are paying in Kalamazoo County. (Photo by Jerry Malec)

Portage Central High School boys' soccer team honored by Portage city council
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage Central High School boys' soccer team was honored with a resolution at last night's city council meeting for winning this season's Division One state championshi...
John McNeill Nov 19, 2025

AUDIO: Kalamazoo County taking new approach to solving housing crisis
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo has been trying to fix its housing crisis for several years now but many, including some local officials, feel they still aren't doing enough. Despite the housin...
John McNeill Nov 19, 2025 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)

Kalamazoo again named among Top Ten Digital Cities in the U.S.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Based on the amount of public Wi-Fi, its cybersecurity efforts, and other initiatives like using artificial intelligence and smart cameras on recycling trucks to detect co...
Ken Delaney Nov 19, 2025 doomu / Depositphotos.com

Kalamazoo County women leaders launch Thanksgiving food giveaway for area families in need
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A coalition of women elected officials from across Kalamazoo County is coming together to provide 200 complete Thanksgiving meals to local families facing food insecurity....
Ken Delaney Nov 18, 2025 AllaSerebrina / Depositphotos.com

Michigan Avenue interchange at I-69 in Marshall expected to reopen by next Tuesday
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After months of work, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be completing the first phase of the $335 million Marshall Modernization Project when the new M-...
Ken Delaney Nov 18, 2025 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).

Kalamazoo County Job Fair Wednesday to feature some of the area's largest employers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some of the area's largest employers will be participating the Michigan Works! Southwest Kalamazoo County Job Fair this Wednesday, The event from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. will...
Ken Delaney Nov 18, 2025 Michigan Works! Southwest logo

Construction of new Amberly Elementary School to start next year
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Public Schools officials say construction of their new Amberly Elementary School will begin in 2026 and the new school will open in the fall of 2028. The current Amb...
Michael Arney Nov 18, 2025 (courtesy Portage Public Schools)

Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors announced new CEO
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The board of directors for the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors has selected Leighun Brabec as their new chief executive officer. She will take the job December 1...
Michael Arney Nov 18, 2025

Gilmore Piano Festival becoming annual event
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Gilmore Piano Festival is making some big announcements. Discover Kalamazoo's Jane Ghosh told Kalamazoo city commissioners last night that a big change is coming next ...
John McNeill Nov 18, 2025
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