Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Jobless rates down, employment numbers up in Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Van Buren Counties in September
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Data released on Thursday, October 27 by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget indicated that 79 counties showed unemployment rate reductions betwe...
Oct 27, 2022 The Kalamazoo County Hazardous Materials Response Team (Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Hazardous Materials Response Team)
City of Kalamazoo implements traffic safety measures near WMU campus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Students at Western Michigan University concerned about pedestrian safety may breathe a little easier, thanks to collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and the Unive...
Oct 27, 2022 FotoGuy 49057 / CC
Possible prison time for Portage man police say attacked FedEx driver
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Portage man is possibly facing prison time after charges were authorized Thursday, October 27 in connection to an attack on a Federal Express driver, according to the Por...
Oct 27, 2022 Best Law
Barry County accident kills one, injures three
HASTINGS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police continue to investigate an accident late Wednesday night that killed a Hastings area teen. Troopers from the Wayland Post were called to the area o...
Oct 27, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Alleged threat leads to Marshall student being taken into custody
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A student from the Marshall School District was taken into custody Tuesday after a police investigation into an alleged school threat. The Marshall Police Department did not...
Oct 27, 2022 Courtesy Marshall Police Department Facebook page
One dead in Cass County crash Wednesday morning
MASON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is dead after a car turned in front of semi tractor trailer Wednesday morning in Cass County's Mason Township. The crash occurred on Old M-205 at Autumn Dr...
Oct 27, 2022 The crash occurred on Old M-205 at Autumn Drive in Cass County Oct. 26, 2022 (courtesy of the Cass Co Sheriff's Office)
Avelo Airlines starts direct flights to Orlando from Kalamzoo/Battle Creek International Airport
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- West Michiganders hoping to spend some time in Florida this winter will have a new way to get there, for a bargain. Avelo Airlines, an Ultra low cost carrier launched it'...
Oct 27, 2022 (photo credit: John McNeill)
City of Marshall begins fundraising campaign for additional recreational facilities
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Marshall is kicking off a fundraising campaign for the development of pickleball courts, a splash pad, pavilion/bathroom facilities, upgraded playground, and mu...
Oct 26, 2022 (courtesy City of Marshall)
Binder Park Zoo soon to cap 2022 zoo season on Sunday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Binder Park Zoo is getting ready to end its season, but there's still time to pay a visit. The zoo will finish the season on Sunday, October 30, but the fall color...
Oct 26, 2022
Kalamazoo County Clerk to hold final Town Hall Conversation ahead of election
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Clerk's Office is set to hold it's final Town Hall Conversation ahead of the November 8 election. The final series of conversations, scheduled for Th...
Oct 26, 2022 Kalamazoo County Government logo
