Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Suspected drunk driver leads deputies on chase on US-131 and I-94
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspected of drunk driving faces multiple charges after leading police on a chase Friday night. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says a deputy observed a vehicle tr...
Mar 21, 2026 lucky_pics / Depositphotos.com
KRESA millage renewal on May 5th ballot in all of Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The hotly contested Portage trash referendum won't be the only item on a local ballot on May 5th. Voters countywide will be asked to renew a local millage that supports sp...
Mar 20, 2026
State Senate passes bill strengthening antiterrorism laws
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would strengthen Michigan's antiterrorism laws. The bills came about after the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled the Mich...
Mar 20, 2026
115 No Kings protests to be held next week in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Organizers say at least 115 No Kings protests are scheduled to be held throughout Michigan next weekend. The events are scheduled to be held Saturday, March 28th across the ...
Mar 20, 2026
Union City cat rescued from rubble after tornado recovering
UNION CITY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A cat named Doobie is continuing to recover after he was found buried in the ruble that used to be his family's home in Union City on March 8th. The home was destroyed by...
Mar 20, 2026
Kalamazoo Central High School boys, girls basketball teams honored at KPS board meeting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - March Madness has just gotten underway, but basketball season is all over for Kalamazoo's high school basketball teams. The boys and girls teams from Kalamazoo Central Hig...
Mar 20, 2026
Fourth grader from Martin to be honored Friday for lifesaving hands-only CPR
MARTIN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Allegan County nine-year-old will be honored Friday for performing lifesaving hands-only CPR at his church. Logan Vangemert is a fourth grader at Brandon Elementary in Mar...
Mar 19, 2026 Hands-only CPR being performed (courtesy American Heart Association)
UPDATE: Power restored after roughly 10,000 homes, businesses in Kalamazoo area lost power Thursday morning, WMU closed
Power was restored to all customers at 11:03 a.m. KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Around 10,000 homes and businesses in the Kalamazoo area are without power as of 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Consumers Energy sa...
Mar 19, 2026
Bronson Healthcare appoints James Corey to lead Bronson Health Foundation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - James Corey has been announced as the new vice president and chief development officer of Bronson Healthcare. He brings over 16 years of senior advancement leadership expe...
Mar 19, 2026
Michigan State Police cruiser hit on M-6 ramp
BYRON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Michigan State Police cruiser was damaged Wednesday when it was parked on the ramp from M-6 to Wilson Avenue in Byron Township. A car rammed into the rear of the cr...
Mar 19, 2026 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
