Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Warning for Kalamazoo area starting Wednesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for residents in the Kalamazoo area, which begins Wednesday. The warning is currently in effect from 2...
Jan 31, 2022 Weather changes in the future of West Michigan over the next few days (Courtesy AAA Michigan)
Soldano has raised $1.4 for gubernational bid, but still about one tenth of what Whitmer has on hand
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Republican candidate for Governor from Mattawan says his campaign has raised nearly $1.4 million since declaring his candidacy in April 2021. Garrett Soldano is one of ov...
Jan 31, 2022 Republican candidate Garrett Soldano of Mattawan, MI
Parchment High School continues virtual learning this week due to staff illnesses
PARCHMENT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Last week, some schools in Parchment transitioned to virtual learning due to ongoing COVID-19 illnesses. On Monday, the district announced that Parchment High School will ...
Jan 31, 2022 Parchment Water Tower - Brandon James/WKZO
Michigan State Police announce plans for "Coffee with a Cop" in Paw Paw
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the Michigan State Police (MSP) have announced plans for "Coffee with a Cop" in Paw Paw this month. The event will include troopers with MSP, deputies from th...
Jan 31, 2022 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
Donation made to Allegan County Sheriff's Office for purchase of new K9 unit
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Holland Michigan Kennel Club and President Kim Caines presented Sheriff Frank Baker with a check for $13,500 last week during a gathering at the Sheriff's office....
Jan 31, 2022 Deputy Murphy, Kim Caines, Sheriff Baker, Sgt. Haas, Sgt. Martin, and K9 Lajki. (Photo courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Office).
Senator Sean McCann to run in newly drawn 19th District
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator Sean McCann announced today that he filed paperwork to appear on the ballot to officially seek re-election to the Michigan State Senate. McCann will run in t...
Jan 31, 2022 Michigan State Senator Sean McCann
No injuries as shots fired into two Kalamazoo apartments Sunday afternoon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - No injuries are reported after shots were fired into an two apartments in the 1000 block of Interfaith Avenue in Kalamazoo Sunday afternoon. Around 12:10 p.m. Kalamazoo De...
Jan 31, 2022 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
KPS: teachers entering the profession is dropping at faster rate than even K-12 enrollment
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - School officials say once the COVID-19 crisis eases, the future for public education in the state is still pretty grim unless changes are made. Kalamazoo Public Schools Op...
Jan 31, 2022 A chart comparing teacher education enrollment vs. K-12 student enrollment in Michigan (courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Graphic Packaging International and engineers still at odds over how to reduce hydrogen sulfide smell
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Concerns over odors from a packaging plant in Kalamazoo continue, with the company reportedly dismissing the findings from an engineering firm hired to help with problem. ...
Jan 31, 2022 A Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy map of the area around Graphic Packaging International, LLC (GPI) is located at 1421 N. Pitcher Street, in Kalamazoo
Federal lawsuit alleges Plainwell Schools suspended high school junior for sharing his religious beliefs
PLAINWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Plainwell High School junior who was suspended last fall after multiple conversations in which he allegedly spoke about his...
Jan 29, 2022 Plainwell Community Schools logo (courtesy of Plainwell Community Schools Facebook page)
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