Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
St Joseph County traffic stop results in drug bust, arrest
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A routine traffic stop by St Joseph County Sheriff's deputies netted more than just a ticket for the driver. Deputies conducted a stop for multiple traffic violations in ...
Jan 05, 2022 St Joseph County deputies confiscate drugs, money, during traffic stop, and arrest one suspect (photo courtesy of St Joseph County Sheriff's Dept.)
Four Omicron cases reported in Calhoun County, health officer says next 3-4 weeks will be difficult
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has notified the Calhoun County Public Health Department that the Omicron variant has been identified in four Calhou...
Jan 05, 2022
MSP Niles Post announces plans for Southwest Polar Plunge
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police (MSP) Niles Post is once again hosting the Michigan Law Enforcement Southwest Polar Plunge. The 2022 installment will take place on Saturday...
Jan 05, 2022
Calhoun County early morning barn fire kills five animals including a kangaroo
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Five animals were killed in the wee hours of Wednesday morning in a Calhoun County barn fire. WWMT-TV reports the barn on 11 Mile Road was fully engulfed in flames ...
Jan 05, 2022 Marshall Township Fire Department (Photo by John McNeil)
Faulty wiring listed by BCFD as cause of Tuesday night fire on Gardenia Street
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Faulty wiring close to the chimney is being listed by Battle Creek Fire Department officials as the cause of a fire Tuesday night at 63 Gardenia Street. The fire was rep...
Jan 05, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
State Rep. Julie Rogers to serve on House Appropriations Committee
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Enviro...
Jan 05, 2022 State Rep. Julie Rogers. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
Kalamazoo Public Schools forced to cancel 14 bus routes for Wednesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The shortage of bus drivers is taking an even bigger toll on the Kalamazoo Public Schools as kids return from Christmas Break. The district is canceling 14 school bus rout...
Jan 05, 2022 Bill McChesney / CC
Loy Norrix High School athletic events will not allow spectators through January
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Spectators for Loy Norrix High School athletic events will have to tune in online, according to an announcement from the athletic department Tuesday. The department says t...
Jan 04, 2022 Loy Norrix High School - Image via Google Maps
Winter weather advisory for Kalamazoo County starts 4 a.m. Wednesday morning
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A winter weather advisory has been issued for Kalamazoo County, according to the National Weather Service Tuesday. The advisory will begin at 4 a.m. Wednesday and w...
Jan 04, 2022 Cindy Shebley / CC
Kalamazoo County residents reminded of cancer risk from radon
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department is reminding residents of the cancer risk from radon during National Radon Awareness Month. Official...
Jan 04, 2022 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)
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Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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