Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
UPDATE - Battle Creek man will face prison time for sex crimes
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek man will be headed to prison after being sentenced for sex crimes from 2019. That's according to an update from WOOD TV Tuesday. Previously, 22-year-old ...
Jan 04, 2022 Joe Gratz
South Haven approves measure to close beaches and pier when adverse weather is present
SOUTH HAVEN MI (WKZO AM/FM) - South Haven city council members have approved a measure that will empower city officials to close its beaches and the pier during hazardous weather conditions. Violating...
Jan 04, 2022 South Haven officials approve ordinance to allow city to close beaches/pier areas during bad weather Mandatory Credit: Tom Renner-South Haven Area Emergency Services (contributed photo)
New group, new name - Run Kalamazoo Run Camp is on for 2022
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Borgess Run Camp, absent for the last two years due to the pandemic, will resume activities in 2022 under new management...and a new name. A non-profit group, Run Kalam...
Jan 04, 2022 Sheffield Tiger / CC
Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioner meetings to be held be in a hybrid format
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM)- Kalamazoo County will begin conducting hybrid meetings starting with the Board of Commissioners meetings Tuesday, January 4. With the expiration of emergency orders, all Bo...
Jan 04, 2022 Kalamazoo County Government logo
Van Buren County Road Commission reminds residents of snow plowing policy
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's first snowflakes have fallen, and before the state is feet-deep in snow, the Van Buren County Road Commission is sharing how it responds to winter storms...
Jan 04, 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation snowplow (Photo by MDOT)
In an effort to curb crime and violence, the City of Kalamazoo may turn to youth sports
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Commissioners want to put a great deal more emphasis and money into youth sports, and they say it's not just to give the kids something to do. They view it ...
Jan 04, 2022
All KPL locations will provide curbside-only service beginning Wednesday, January 5
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Due to the rapidly increasing number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Kalamazoo and surrounding Michigan communities, Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) will be offering curbs...
Jan 03, 2022 Kalamazoo Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications).
Health officials say Omicron variant has been identified in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The COVID-19 variant Omicron has been identified in Kalamazoo County, according to an announcement from County Health officials Monday. The Kalamazoo County Health ...
Jan 03, 2022 Jernej Furman / CC
UPDATE: Bathroom fire at Battle Creek Central High School believed to be arson
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Public Schools announced Monday that a small fire occurred at Battle Creek Central High School (BCCHS). The Battle Creek Fire Department later in the day s...
Jan 03, 2022 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Interim Kalamazoo County Administrator Lisa Henthorn announces retirement
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A long-time Kalamazoo County Government employee has announced her retirement, officials announced Monday. Lisa A. Henthorn gave a 30-day notice to retire from her ...
Jan 03, 2022 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)
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