Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Verdict reached for man charged with killing young father and shooting three officers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A verdict has been reached in the trial for a man accused of breaking into a home and killing a 22-year-old father and shooting three law enforcement officers during a de...
Jerry Malec Jun 24, 2022 William Paul Jones mugshot. (Courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office).

Saturday June 25 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark first phase of renovations for Kalamazoo Farmers Market
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The first phase of renovations for the Kalamazoo Farmers Market is nearing completion, and the community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate on Sa...
Jerry Malec Jun 24, 2022 Gemma Billings / CC

Motorcyclist is dead after crash at Business I-94 west at Sprinkle Road
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a semi tractor trailer just outside of Kalamazoo this morning. Michigan State Police say the crash happened on Business I-94 we...
Ken Delaney Jun 24, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)

Calhoun County deputies team up with Battle Creek police to arrest 3 suspects responsible for multiple thefts, to include a car
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Three suspects responsible for multiple larcenies in the Battle Creek area were arrested according to police. It happened Thursday morning, June 23, when deputies wi...
Jerry Malec Jun 23, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

MSP releases findings in June 16 Allegan County officer involved shooting
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Detectives with the Michigan State Police Fifth District Special Investigations Section have released their findings in the June 16th Allegan County officer involved...
Jerry Malec Jun 23, 2022 Michigan State Police - File photo

Tip from NCMEC leads to arrest and conviction of Sturgis man who possessed child sexually abusive material on computer
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The St. Joseph County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney announced on Thursday, June 23, the arrest and conviction of a Sturgis man who used his computer to possess child s...
Jerry Malec Jun 23, 2022

Hartford Public Schools to receive grant from Native American Heritage Fund for rebranding project
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Native American Heritage Fund Board selected projects in six Michigan communities as recipients of the fund's 2022 grants, at the Board's June 17 meeting. From a pool...
Jerry Malec Jun 23, 2022

Sustainability Plan for Kalamazoo approved, but no Director for the project hired
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -The Kalamazoo City Commission has approved their Master Sustainability Plan to make Kalamazoo a greener place. But there was disagreement over just how committed the city i...
Ken Delaney Jun 23, 2022

88-year-old Hastings man killed in two vehicle crash in Barry County Wednesday
BALTIMORE TOWNHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An elderly man from Hastings was killed Wednesday afternoon, after his car was struck broadside at the intersection of Charlton Park Road and Lawrence Road in Barr...
Ken Delaney Jun 23, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo

Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputies look for Bellar's Mart break-in suspects
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff Department continue to look for the suspects who stole an abundance of cigarettes, alcohol and money including the cash register from Bellar's ...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2022 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Department




