Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
MDOT says rebuilding US-131 bridges over KL Avenue, Amtrak line in Kalamazoo nearly done
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The work to rebuild the US-131 bridges over KL Avenue and the Amtrak rail in Kalamazoo is nearly done. The Michigan Department of Transportation and contractor Davis Const...
Oct 14, 2025 Photo provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Allegan County school psychologist wins Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education award
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Hopkins Public Schools school psychologist Becca Drozd is being honored by the Michigan Lottery with an Excellence in Education award. The Michigan Lottery established the E...
Oct 14, 2025
Senator McCann raises over $300,000 for U.S. House bid
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo says he has raised over $300,000 in his bid for the U.S. House in 2026. McCann is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge inc...
Oct 14, 2025 State Senator Sean McCann
Burg Days of Summer result in 40-to-50% increase in business in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Vicksburg officials say their "Burg Days of Summer" has brought thousands of dollars to the village. Burg Days are free weekly events that feature activities for families,...
Oct 14, 2025
No Kings protests planned for Saturday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - At least 100 No Kings protests are being planned to be held Saturday throughout Michigan. One of those will be in Kalamazoo along North Drake Road between KL Avenue and West...
Oct 14, 2025
Court documents: fired Battle Creek police officer requested police
LIVONIA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Court documents in Livonia show former Battle Creek police officer Hunter Barnett requested police after he pointed a gun just inches from the face of another off-duty offic...
Oct 14, 2025 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
Kalamazoo veterans return from Washington, DC Honor Flight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Veterans have returned to Kalamazoo after taking a Talons Out Honor Flight to Washington, DC. They visited national monuments and paid their respects at the Tomb of the Un...
Oct 14, 2025 Talons Out Honor Flight logo
Otsego man pleads guilty to arson in playground fire
OTSEGO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 37-year-old Michael Kilbourn of Otsego has pled guilty to third-degree arson for a fire that destroyed a playground structure in Otsego last month. Kilbourn faces up to 10 ye...
Oct 14, 2025
KPS Food Service switches to biodegradable trays for elementary school meals
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools Food Service has switched from styrofoam serving trays to what they call more environmentally friendly biodegradable trays in the district's eleme...
Oct 14, 2025 (courtesy Kalamazoo Public Schools)
City of Kalamazoo Meet the Candidates event this Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the election three weeks from today, candidates for Kalamazoo mayor and city commission are working to garner votes. That includes participating in a Meet the Candida...
Oct 14, 2025 (courtesy NowKalamazoo)
