Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Adult COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide at record levels, local hospitals at 95 percent capacity
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The COVID chaos at hospitals around the State of Michigan continues. State health officials say the number of hospitalized adults with confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan...
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Warming center being set up by the Kalamazoo Coalition for the Homeless
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As temperatures plunge and wind chills register below zero, the Kalamazoo Coalition for the Homeless says a warming center will be available at the Salvation Army on South...
Jan 06, 2022 A warming center graphic from the Kalamazoo Coalition for the Homeless
Major snowstorm closes schools, Kalamazoo City Hall; makes road treacherous
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A major snowstorm roared into west Michigan Wednesday afternoon, with Kalamazoo County and much of the lakeshore under a Winter Storm Warning until 10:00 a.m. Friday morni...
Jan 06, 2022 A national Weather Service-Grand Rapids forecast graphic for Jan. 6, 2022 (courtesy of NWS)
Dowagiac man injured in two vehicle accident In Cass County
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities are continuing to investigate a two-vehicle accident Wednesday. Deputies were called to M-62 near Kingsbury St. in LaGrange Township at around 1:30...
Jan 05, 2022 (photo by John McNeil)
Winter Storm Warning now in effect through Friday morning
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After initially posting Winter Weather Advisory for Kalamazoo County, the National Weather Service has upgraded it to a Winter Storm Warning through 10 a.m. Friday. Heavy ...
Jan 05, 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation snowplow (Photo by MDOT)
Kalamazoo City Commissioners discuss 2022 budget in-person
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Kalamazoo City Commissioners held a public hearing on their next budget, which featured several speakers who braved the pandemic and cold weather. The board heard ...
Jan 05, 2022 Kalamazoo City Hall in winter. (Photo by John McNeil)
Dowagiac man shot during robbery, police investigating
DOWAGIAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Dowagiac Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that involved a shooting injury. Just after midnight on Tuesday morning, police were called to the 300 b...
Jan 05, 2022 Dowagiac Police Cruiser. (Photo by John McNeill).
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller reminds residents of safe winter driving tips
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Kalamazoo County that began Wednesday morning and is expected to last until sometime on Thursday. ...
Jan 05, 2022 Weather changes in the future of West Michigan over the next few days (Courtesy AAA Michigan)
Cass county authorities execute search warrant, arrest three
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities executed a search warrant on Wednesday in Howard Township which netted drugs, supplies, firearms, and three suspects. Deputies entered a house on Z...
Jan 05, 2022
Tie votes stall the naming of a chair for the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There is a serious leadership gap in Kalamazoo County Government. Not only is Interim Administrator Lisa Henthorn leaving at the end of the month, but last night the count...
Jan 05, 2022 The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners met for their organizational meeting Jan. 4, 2022 (photo courtesy of John McNeill)
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