Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Rabies reported in bat in Allegan County; 2nd case this year
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Health Department confirmed on Friday, October 21 an animal rabies case in a bat in Allegan County. Officials say this is the second rabies case v...
Oct 21, 2022 Allegan Co health Dept. Logo. (courtesy of Allegan County)
Suspects in recent Kalamazoo home invasions identified and arrested
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police has arrested suspects in some recent home invasions. Officers were called early Thursday morning, October 20 around 2:30 to t...
Oct 21, 2022
UPDATE: Headway being made on cleanup of Thursday's release of industrial liquids into sewer and Kalamazoo River.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Crews with the city of Kalamazoo's Department of Public Services are making headway on the clean-up process from the Thursday morning October 20 release of industrial liq...
Oct 21, 2022
Kalamazoo Central High School graduate's work in space exploration to live on for years to come
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Astronaut James McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission which tested the first complete set of equipment to go to the moon, graduated from Kalamazoo Central High Sch...
Oct 21, 2022
Portage Public Schools receives $20,000 grant to "Grow Their Own"
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A $20,000 grant from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation will pave the way for Portage Public Schools to grow our own employees into certified teachers. The program is model...
Oct 21, 2022 Portage Central High School (courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
Kalamazoo County man wins over $733,000 in June 19 Fantasy 5 Michigan Lottery game
LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Kalamazoo County man won over $733,000 in the June 19 drawing of the Michigan Lottery's Fantasy 5 game. The lucky 62-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched...
Oct 21, 2022 meesh / CC
MSP investigating Wednesday night theft of items from unlocked vehicle
ALBION TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - It's another case of items being stolen from an unlocked vehicle. Michigan State Police Troopers from the Marshall post are investigating a larceny from a vehicle tha...
Oct 21, 2022 MSP investigating death of 2 year old in Cass County
Industrial process wastewater released to Kalamazoo city storm sewer system: No contact advisory for portions along Kalamazoo River in effect
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Some industrial process wastewater has been released into a Kalamazoo storm sewer system. According to the city, Kalamazoo Department of Public Services officials were ma...
Oct 20, 2022
Milestones Senior Services announces 2022 Senior Resource Fair
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Milestone Senior Services in Kalamazoo is gearing up for it's 2022 Senior Resource Fair. The first ever event is set to take place on Thursday, October 27 from 1 until 6 ...
Oct 20, 2022
Leaf collection set to begin October 31 for Kalamazoo City residents
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The city of Kalamazoo is getting ready to collect those fallen leaves for residents starting on Monday, October 31, with two scheduled pickups for each household. Officia...
Oct 20, 2022 Kalamazoo City Hall in the fall from Bronson Park. (Photo by John McNeill).
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