Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

UPDATED: Missing South Haven area woman found and safe
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Sheriff's Office is reporting that 31-year-old Chelsea Ann Kalleward from the South Haven area has been located and is safe. They thank all of those who ...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022 Photo provided by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office.

Van Buren Conservation District inviting public to think "Healthy Water" during Healthy Water Week 2022
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Van Buren Conservation District's "Healthy Water Week" is scheduled to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, at the Van Buren C...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022

ADVISORY: Suspected blue-green algae bloom in Allegan County's Swan Lake, actions to take
CHESHIRE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) received preliminary positive results from testing of a suspected blue-green algae bloom, also known as cyanobacteria,...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022 Allegan Co health Dept. Logo. (courtesy of Allegan County)

MDOT invites public comment on the draft Five-Year Transportation Program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The State Transportation Commission approved posting the MDOT draft 2023-2027 Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) and interactive map to the MDOT website for public com...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).

Local fruit growers set to collaborate at Van Buren Conservation District MAEAP Fruit Field Day
LAWTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) is set to hold a Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance (MAEAP) Fruit Field Day for fruit growers. The event is scheduled fo...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022

Battle Creek City Hall open extra hours leading up to August 2 election
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek City Hall will be open extra hours this week, leading up the primary election on Tuesday, August 2. Open at City Hall regular hours until 5 p.m. Friday, J...
Jerry Malec Jul 29, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Road closure Capital Avenue S.W. and Minges Road for water valve replacement beginning Friday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek city crews are set to replace broken water valves, which will require temporary water shutoffs and a road closure beginning Friday, July 29, from 10 p.m. ...
Jerry Malec Jul 28, 2022

Avelo Air to provide non-stop service from Kalamazoo to Orlando
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There's some exiting news for those in Southwest Michigan who've may have been a bit hesitant to travel by air recently, along with those who've been restricted due to co...
Jerry Malec Jul 28, 2022 Photo provided by AveloAir.com

South Haven man dies in hospital after being upside down in vehicle and submerged in water during crash
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A South Haven man has died after a single-vehicle crash in Allegan County on Thursday, July 28. Authorities say 76-year-old Thomas Tamandl was found 9:30 a.m. in his...
Jerry Malec Jul 28, 2022

Man arrested after assaulting son and threatening him with a firearm
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man early Thursday morning, July 28, for felonious assault with a firearm. Kalamazoo County Dispatch received a call around...
Jerry Malec Jul 28, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil).




