Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
United Way of South Central Michigan completes merger and announces board officers, members, and executive leaders
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The merger of three United Ways based in south and mid-Michigan became official on Friday, April 1, in which officials say will offer exciting new opportunities to the re...
Apr 05, 2022
Kzoo Parks and Kalamazoo Soccer Club to host youth soccer programs starting April 9
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kzoo Parks and the Kalamazoo Soccer Club are set to host youth soccer programs beginning this Saturday, April 9. The programs will be divided up into two age segments: Mi...
Apr 05, 2022 Jarrett Campbell / CC
Nearly $600,000 to be gifted to high school artists with work in KIA exhibition
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is kicking off it's annual tradition of celebrating art made by local youth. The highly anticipated exhibitions, High School Area Show and...
Apr 05, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Huizenga statement on Fred Upton announcing his retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- On Tuesday, April 5, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement thanking Fred Upton for his service to Michigan. "I want to thank Fred for his c...
Apr 05, 2022
Governor Whitmer on Congressman Fred Upton announcing retirement
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after Congressman Fred Upton (MI-6) announced his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives. "Congressman U...
Apr 05, 2022 Governor announces record number of health insurance enrollees (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor).
Upton announces on House floor he is retiring from Congress after 36 years
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The dean of Michigan's Congressional delegation emotionally announced Tuesday morning on the U.S. House floor he will be retiring at the end of this year. Republican Congressman F...
Apr 05, 2022 Former US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) in a file photo. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Fred Upton)
City of Kalamazoo works to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo has the funding, the staff, and the data to fight racism in city government, but the person leading the charge says they aren't ready to begin just yet. The Kala...
Apr 05, 2022 Kalamazoo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director Dorla Bonner and consultant Bryan Rowe
Allegan County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal crash between semi and SUV
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Allegan County Sheriff's Deputies investigating a fatal crash that took place on Monday, April 4, around 1:39 p.m. in Trowbridge Township. Authorities say it happened at th...
Apr 04, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
WMU Teaching Assistants and supporters rally during contract talks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There was a rally on Campus on Monday afternoon as one of the teacher's unions at Western Michigan University expressed their disappointment with the college over compens...
Apr 04, 2022 Photo from John McNeill.
Kalamazoo County Government recognizes National Public Health Week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- National Public Health Week kicked off on Monday, April 4, and the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department is inviting all residents to join in the ob...
Apr 04, 2022 Kalamazoo County Government logo
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