Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Statute of Abraham Lincoln to be placed in Kalamazoo's Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After years of work, fundraising and discussions, the Kalamazoo City Commission has approved a plan to memorialize Abraham Lincoln in Bronson Park. The Kalamazoo Abraham L...
Jul 06, 2022 A map of the location of the Abraham Lincoln statute in Kalamazoo's Bronson Park (courtesy of City of Kalamazoo)
A section of Emmett Township near Battle Creek to be without water this morning
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A leaking valve of a 16-inch Emmett Township water main is requiring emergency work Wednesday that will shut off water to a section of homes and businesses in the Towns...
Jul 06, 2022 Emmett Township water shutoff area July 6, 2022 (courtesy City of Battle Creek)
UPDATE: Missing Kalamazoo area teen located and safe
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department reports that Terra Allen has been located and is safe. The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department thanks those who contacted ...
Jul 05, 2022 Photo provided by the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department.
Two suspects from Kalamazoo arrested in attempted murder incident
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police arrested two suspects from Kalamazoo believed to be involved in attempted murder on Monday, July 5. The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department responded to a 9-1-...
Jul 05, 2022 Crime scene tape
Township of Kalamazoo Police Department investigating deadly car vs. tree crash
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A motorist is dead after crashing their car into a tree on Monday, July 4. It happened around 11:45 p.m. in the 2200 block of West Main Street with the Township of Kalama...
Jul 05, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Eastbound West Milham Avenue lane closure scheduled for Wednesday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage Department of Transportation and Utilities office announces the land closure of the eastbound curb lane on West Milham Avenue beginning Wednesday, July ...
Jul 05, 2022
Armed robbery suspect sought by WMU Public Safety
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University's public safety department is on the lookout for a suspect in an armed robbery at West Hills Athletic Club that took place around 10 a.m. on T...
Jul 05, 2022 Jason Rojas / CC
Wednesday road closure scheduled for Battle Creek Avenue for sewer repair
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- City sewer crews will repair a storm sewer main on Wednesday, July 6, that will cause a road closure on Battle Creek Avenue. During this work, Battle Creek Avenue, bet...
Jul 05, 2022
Missing woman located and found safe
BARRY COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Barry County Sheriff's Office is reporting that a missing 26-year-old woman has been located and was found to be safe. Authorities made the report at 10:46 a.m. on...
Jul 05, 2022 Photo provided by the Barry County Sheriff's Office.
A portion of US-131 in Kalamazoo County could soon be named the Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A bill that would honor a slain law enforcement officer from Kalamazoo County is awaiting the signature of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. House Bill 5720 designates a portion of ...
Jul 05, 2022 Fallen Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Sgt. Ryan Proxmire
