Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Friend says man killed by Allegan County Sheriff's Deputy wanted to be an officer
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by an Allegan County Sheriff's deputy last week during a traffic stop had been working toward becoming a police officer. Cou...
Jun 21, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Kellogg Company announces plan to separate North American cereal and plant-based food businesses
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Kellogg Company announced on Tuesday that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to separate its North American cereal and plant-based food businesses, via tax-free ...
Jun 21, 2022 Kellogg's company logo
Stolen motorcycles and motorcycle parts found in Calhoun County's Marengo Township
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says they recovered stolen motorcycles and motorcycle parts on Sunday at a home in the 22000 block of J Drive North in Marengo To...
Jun 21, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Kalamazoo County and city commissioners to determine recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funding
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Groups in Kalamazoo County waiting for American Rescue Plan Act funding may find out soon if there is money headed their way. Pressure has been building with both City an...
Jun 21, 2022 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Death of Kalamazoo Township man ruled a homicide
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police have ruled the death of a Kalamazoo Township man who was found in his burned out home to be a homicide. 53-year-old James Travis was found dead inside his ...
Jun 21, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
18-year-old dead after crash in Barry County
RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An 18-year-old man from Kentwood is dead following a crash in Barry County. Authorities says two vehicles were involved in the accident that happened around 10 a.m...
Jun 20, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
Can-Do Kalamazoo launches Patronicity campaign and shares new building plans
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Can-Do Kalamazoo has a new look and will soon have a new building. The mixed-use business incubator shared its new branding as well as floor plans and amenities for its f...
Jun 20, 2022 Can-Do Kalamazoo new floor plans.
Two Kalamazoo County bridges to be closed indefinitely
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County announced the closure of two Kalamazoo County bridges on Monday, June 20. They are the 40th Street bridge between W Avenue and X A...
Jun 20, 2022
Kalamazoo City Commissioners to vote on earth-friendly proposal Tuesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo may not be able to save the planet by going green on its own, but city commissioners are expected to approve a plan tonight to at least do their part...
Jun 20, 2022 City of Kalamazoo Sustainability Director Jamie McCarthy (photo credit: John McNeill)
Battle Creek man killed Sunday morning after vehicle hits tree
RICHLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek man was killed early Sunday morning after his vehicle struck a tree in Kalamazoo County's Ross Township. Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office deputies responded...
Jun 20, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
