Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Gov. Whitmer calling for assistance in keeping Palisades Power Plant open
COVERT TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for federal investment to protect 600 jobs at Palisades Power Plant while at the same time, lowering energy costs and shoring u...
Apr 20, 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
May court date scheduled for man accused of hitting woman with pickup, then hiding body
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Van Buren County man is facing a possible trial in circuit court after being accused of hitting a woman with a truck and then hiding her body. Authorities say ne...
Apr 20, 2022 Colby Martin mugshot - Van Buren County Sheriff's Office
A number of incumbents face primary challenges for Congress, as well as State Senate and House
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While the Republican primary for governor in Michigan could be a wild affair with nine candidates on the ballot in August, there will also be a crowded field for Congressi...
Apr 20, 2022
After judge strikes down mask mandate, Kalamazoo Metro drops their requirement too
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Following a federal judge's ruling in Florida Monday that struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's directive and the Transportation Security Administra...
Apr 20, 2022 A Kalamazoo Metro Transit bus (courtesy of Metro Transit)
Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners moves forward in acquiring landlocked cottage property within Prairie View Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Despite threats of more lawsuits from the Tolanda-Johnson family, the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted 8-3 Tuesday night to proceed with condemnation of their...
Apr 20, 2022 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
Some Kalamazoo County employees could be getting additional pandemic bonuses
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners has given initial approval for up to $7,500 in bonus payments to county employees who worked during the pandemic, so called "es...
Apr 20, 2022 Kalamazoo County Government logo
After being appointed by the Governor, Senate rejects Jon Hoadley as member of WMU Board of Trustees
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Even though he was sworn-in as a member of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees last month, former State Representative Jon Hoadley has had his nomination to ...
Apr 19, 2022 Former Michigan State Representative Jon Hoadley (courtesy of jonhoadley.com/Fran Dwight)
Regional job fair to help those impacted by upcoming Graphic Packaging mill closure in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Thirty regional businesses are joining forces over the next couple of days those in need find employment, including those impacted by the upcoming Graphic Packaging mi...
Apr 19, 2022 Graphic Packaging International Logo
All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE program expanding from Vicksburg to two more school districts
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Inspired by the success of the All Kids Bike Kindergarten Physical Education program in Vicksburg elementary schools, Climax-Scotts and Schoolcraft school districts are f...
Apr 19, 2022 Kindergarteners at Indian Lake Elementary School in Vicksburg get ready for a ride in 2021
Photo credit: Paul Selden
Kalamazoo area cleaning company awarded 3rd place for most cancer patients served in 2021
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo area cleaning company is celebrating five years in business. But what makes this seemingly normal milestone unique is that the business, Jeannie Cleaning, based...
Apr 19, 2022 Pictured left to right: Jeannie Henderson, Mike Weintz, Megan Duncan, and Debbie Sardone, founder of Cleaning for a Reason.
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