Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Three taken into custody by BC Police for damaging 11 vehicles
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Two juveniles and a adult male were taken into custody after they allegedly damaged 11 vehicles late Wednesday night and Thursday in Battle Creek. Authorities initially ...
Jim Measel Apr 01, 2022

Three Rivers Police ask for assistance in search for man missing since Christmas Day
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - The Three Rivers Police Department is asking for the public's help in trying to find a man who has been missing for over three months. Chief Scott Boling says 66-year-old Dav...
Jim Measel Apr 01, 2022 Courtesy Three Rivers Police Department

Boil water advisory issued for Parchment due to infrastructure repairs
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A boil water advisory has been issued for some areas in the Parchment neighborhood. The advisory, issued on Thursday, March 31, includes the areas of East Glenguile Stree...
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022

$27.4 million in contributions from Firekeepers Casino Hotel to state and local revenue
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi owners of FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek announced on Thursday, March 31, that their outstanding performance fo...
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Kalamazoo County Health Department to recognize April as STD Awareness Month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department is recognizing the month of April 2022 as Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month. During STD Awa...
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022

Parchment man accused of two bank robberies facing federal charges
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo County man accused of two bank robberies back in late October of 2021 is now facing federal charges. 34-year-old Matthew Main of Parchment was arraigned on...
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022 Joe Gratz

Gov. Whitmer announces two business expansions bringing 77 new jobs to Berrien and Calhoun Counties
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined forces with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, March 31, to announce two business expansion projects. Both projects...
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022 sugarfrizz / CC

Rep. Griffin secures funding for Van Buren County to assist Mattawan bridge project
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A major bridge project in Mattawan will benefit through a budget measure recently approved by the Michigan Legislature and signed into law. 66th District Representative Be...
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022 Rep. Beth Griffin (R - Mattawan). - Photo courtesy of Michigan GOP House.

Suspect arraigned on open murder charge in the death of Battle Creek woman
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek man has been charged in connection with the death of a 51-year-old woman at the Cherry Hill Manor Apartment complex on Saturday, March 26. 50-year-old J...
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022 Best Law

KSO one of 20 U.S. orchestras to receive catalyst fund incubator grant from League of American Orchestras
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The League of American Orchestras has awarded a $75,000 grant to the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra to nurture and sustain a culture that empowers a feeling of inclusivity....
Jerry Malec Mar 31, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.




