Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Former Bronson student charged in connection with false bomb threat at high school
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutors have charged a teenage girl with allegedly making a false bomb threat at Bronson High School on March 9. 18-year-old Morgan Payge Fill was arraigned on...
Jun 29, 2022 Rumble Press / CC
Calhoun Public Health Department offering COVID-19 vaccines for young children
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department is now providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children between the ages of six months and four years old. Both the Pfizer-BioNTe...
Jun 29, 2022
Entergy completes sale of Palisades Power Plant to Holtec International
COVERT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Entergy on Tuesday, June 28, completed the sale of the Palisades Power Plant to Holtec International. Palisades was permanently shut down May 20, 2022, after generating elec...
Jun 28, 2022
$7.5M performance-based loan to support re-development project of Battle Creek's former McCamly Plaza Hotel
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday, June 28, joined forces with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of proje...
Jun 28, 2022
Partnership seeks to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency in Kalamazoo's commercial buildings
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Consumers Energy and the City of Kalamazoo are set to host a launch event for the Kalamazoo Energy Collaborative on Wednesday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Found...
Jun 28, 2022
Officers rescue multiple people from Lake Michigan at Grand Haven State Park
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Four people were saved from Lake Michigan at Grand Haven State Park on Tuesday afternoon, June 28. According to the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety, officers go...
Jun 28, 2022 Grand Haven State Park (courtesy of Michigan.gov)
Albion and Parchment to receive cut of USDA's $73.9 million to support rural Michigan infrastructure improvements
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins announced on Tuesday, June 28, a $73.9 million investment in rural Michigan in...
Jun 28, 2022 USDA logo
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office seeking information on two wanted people
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of two wanted people. Police are identifying the first wanted person as 27-year-old Tay...
Jun 28, 2022 Left, wanted person Taylor R. Morgan, and right, wanted person Thomas C. Carpentier. (Photos from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office)
Water shutoff on Battle Creek street as crews repair water main break
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- City crews are currently repairing a water main break on Sigel Street in Battle Creek. According to the City Manager's Office, this will require a temporary water shut...
Jun 28, 2022
Multiple police agencies respond to apparent shooting in Allegan County; No injuries reported
WAYLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wayland Police have arrested a 24-year-old male resident of Wayland after an apparent shooting that occurred in the 3500 Block of Windsor Woods Drive in Allegan County. It ...
Jun 28, 2022 Portage Public Safety continues investigation into fatal accident Sunday morning.
