Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Amtrak train evacuated after losing power near Marshall
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Detroit-bound Amtrak train carrying 107 passengers lost engine power and became immobile Thanksgiving evening during cold and snowy conditions in Calhoun County's...
Nov 28, 2025 Richard Eriksson / CC
One killed, one critically hurt in Allegan County Thanksgiving Day crash
OVERISEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A two-vehicle crash northeast of Hamilton Thursday afternoon led to the death of one person and the hospitalization of three others. No names will be disclosed by ...
Nov 27, 2025 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Marshall man injured when he crashed pickup into tree in Calhoun County
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 39-year-old Marshall man is hospitalized at Henry Ford Health in Jackson after he was injured in a crash with a tree in Marengo Township Wednesday night. Calhoun ...
Nov 27, 2025 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Winter Weather Advisory still in effect until 7:00 p.m.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While more snow is expected through the day, the National Weather Service has canceled its Winter Storm Warning to a Winter Weather Advisory until 7:00 p.m. for the region...
Nov 27, 2025
Warming shelters set up around the Kalamazoo area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says with the prediction of colder weather and the fast-approaching winter season, there are several warming shelters and centers...
Nov 26, 2025 TomasRagina / Depositphotos.com
Skeletal remains found near Milham Park identified as 62-year-old Kalamazoo man
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The skeletal remains located near Milham Park earlier this month have been positively identified as 62-year-old Bryan Curtis Hughes of Kalamazoo. Detectives from the Kalam...
Nov 26, 2025 tashatuvango / Depositphotos.com
City of Kalamazoo reminding people to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo is putting out a reminder to residents and property owners to keep sidewalks in front of their homes clear of snow and ice. The reminder comes as Kal...
Nov 26, 2025 Photo by: Jerry Malec, WKZO News.
Crews prepare for winter storm ahead of Thanksgiving travel
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Transportation crews in west Michigan are gearing up for the season's first winter storm as more than two-million drivers hit the road for Thanksgiving. A winter storm war...
Nov 26, 2025
Texas Township getting lump of coal in holiday stocking from Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Texas Township is getting a lump of coal in their holiday stocking. The Kalamazoo County board granted them $22,700 as the local match for a proposed trail project, as par...
Nov 26, 2025
Nine elected officials in Comstock, Oshtemo townships might face recall elections
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Nine elected officials in Comstock and Oshtemo townships are facing possible recall elections. Both townships are working through plans for battery energy storage faciliti...
Nov 26, 2025 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)
