Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
David Anderson re-elected Kalamazoo mayor, Kalamazoo city commissioners chosen
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - David Anderson has won another term as mayor of Kalamazoo. Voters gave him just over 64% of the vote in the election, while Chris Glasser had nearly 27% and Robert Gray ha...
Nov 04, 2025 Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson
UPDATE: Drivers Identified in Fatal US-131 Crash Near Martin
MARTIN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The identities of the two drivers involved in a fatal head-on crash on US-131 near Martin over the weekend have been disclosed. Allegan County Sheriff's Deputies and Gun Lake...
Nov 04, 2025 aijohn784 / Depositphotos.com
Portage council expected to keep one of its responsibilities
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage city council is expected to hang on to one of its responsibilities after rejecting a proposal by their city manager that he assume that authority. City Manager P...
Nov 04, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
KVET arrests 31-year-old man for cocaine, illegal gun possession
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team and Crime Reduction Team have arrested a 31-year-old man on several felony charges. Kalamazoo Public Safety officials say they arrest...
Nov 04, 2025
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board to fund projects this week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County commissioners have one leftover piece of business from their recently approved 2026 budget that they plan to take up tomorrow. The board has set aside $20...
Nov 04, 2025 Keith Cooper / CC
Southbound US-131 closed at 100th Street
DORR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Southbound US-131 is closed in Kent and Allegan counties at 100th Street after a semi hit the 146th Avenue overpass yesterday. The truck was hauling heavy machinery wh...
Nov 04, 2025 Road closed sign
AUDIO: KPS board to determine if El Sol Elementary will be expanded at new site
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The construction of a new $41.5 million El Sol Elementary in Kalamazoo Township will be back on the Kalamazoo Public Schools board agenda Thursday night. Last year, the de...
Nov 04, 2025
New Kalamazoo Farmers Market space to host Winter Markets, youth activities, and community gatherings
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A ribbon cutting is scheduled for later this month as construction wraps up on the new $6 million multipurpose building at the Kalamazoo Farmers' Market The 8,900 square f...
Nov 03, 2025
God's Kitchen of Michigan says it's forced to cancel Thanksgiving Dinner in Kalamazoo due to insufficient donations
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Even though the Battle Creek meal will continue, officials with God's Kitchen of Michigan say it is "with a heavy heart" that they announce the cancellation of their Thank...
Nov 03, 2025
Domestic assault suspect arrested after short stand-off with police in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A domestic violence incident that turned into a stand-off with police in Kalamazoo ended peacefully Sunday night. At approximately 9:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Department of Public...
Nov 03, 2025 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com
