Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Current mask mandate under reevaluation for Kalamazoo School District
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As other school districts in Kalamazoo County have dropped their mask mandates over the last few weeks, Kalamazoo Public Schools currently remains as the only school dist...
Mar 14, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Branch County women "blessed" after winning 500K lottery prize
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Branch County woman says she feels "blessed" after winning $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Wild Time Supreme instant game. The lucky player, who chose to re...
Mar 14, 2022 meesh / CC
Stabbing suspect sought by Township of Kalamazoo Police Department
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Township of Kalamazoo Police are on the lookout for a suspect accused of stabbing an Allegan County man. Authorities say the incident happened around 10 p.m. Sunday night...
Mar 14, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Richland man who killed swimmer in 2020 while operating a boat intoxicated heading to prison
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo County Circuit Judge has handed down a prison sentence to a Richland man who operated a boat while drunk over the fourth of July 2020 holiday weekend. 39-year...
Mar 14, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Portage woman convicted of killing ex-boyfriend's girlfriend dies in prison
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- 50-year-old Theresa Lynne Petto who was charged with murdering a Portage woman in June of 2015 died in prison. Petto's death, was reported by MLive on Monday, March 14 . ...
Mar 14, 2022 Joe Gratz
AUDIO: State study shows Kalamazoo County near the top in turning around offenders and reducing incarcerations
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - When it comes to criminal justice, the latest statistics from state Corrections Department officials show Kalamazoo County is doing it right. Kalamazoo was ranked second a...
Mar 14, 2022 Kalamazoo County Courthouse. (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Wild police chase near Martin leads to arrest
WATSON TWP., MI (WKZO-AM/FM, Mar. 13, 2022) - A man is in the Allegan County Jail, awaiting arraignment on various charges, stemming from several attempts to flee from the law in the Martin area on Sa...
Mar 13, 2022
Geocaching to be a part of this year's Hike the County Challenge
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- If you've ever wondered what to call treasure hunting with your smartphone, it's called Geocaching: A hobby for those who love treasure hunting and the great outdoors. An...
Mar 13, 2022
Icy road conditions the cause of two-vehicle crash in Cass County
MILTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cass County police reporting two injuries from a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, March 12. It happened around 4:30 p.m. on Redfield Street west of Conrad Road in Mil...
Mar 13, 2022 Photo courtesy of Cass County Sheriff's Office.
18-year-old driver suffers minor injuries after tree vs vehicle accident
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An 18-year-old South Bend, Indiana resident doing okay after a crash in Cass County causing her to leave the roadway and strike a tree. Cass County police say it happen...
Mar 13, 2022 Photo courtesy of Cass County Sheriff's Office.
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