Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Area residents advised to take measures to protect against thieves
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Area residents are reminded that, in addition to so-called "porch pirates" that roam looking for packages to steal, there are other situations to beware of during the holid...
Dec 09, 2021 Scott Davidson / CC
Kalamazoo County school districts mull continuation mask mandate
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County school districts are considering an extension of the current mask mandate after it expires this month. Even though that mandate ends on December 17th, seve...
Dec 09, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Kalamazoo County Commission preparing to open portal for attainable housing projects
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners is preparing to open an internet site in connection with funds to assist in the crisis involving attainable housing in the area....
Dec 09, 2021
Kalamazoo County selects firm in search for new Administrator
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board has hired an executive headhunting firm that is familiar with the area as they seek a new Administrator. The board chose Chicago-based Go...
Dec 09, 2021
Armed robbery suspect located and arrested with assistance from KDPS K-9
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A police dog was able to assist the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety in apprehending a man suspected in an armed robbery Wednesday evening. KDPS officers were dispatc...
Dec 09, 2021 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety K-9 Murphy (courtesy of KDPS)
God's Kitchen of Michigan launches toy drive to save their Christmas dinners
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - God's Kitchen of Michigan, a Kalamazoo based nonprofit hunger-relief charity, has launched a toy drive to give away the gifts at their annual Christmas dinners. The organi...
Dec 09, 2021 Members of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333 set up toys to be given away by Santa and Mrs. Claus at the 2019 God's Kitchen of Michigan Christmas dinner in Battle Creek (courtesy God's Kitchen of Michigan)
Kalamazoo County woman wins $300,000 playing Michigan Lottery game
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo County woman told Michigan Lottery officials she waited years, but her dream of winning big finally came true when she won $300,000 playing Cashword Multiplier. ...
Dec 09, 2021 Cashword Multiplier Game
Sen. Nesbitt applauds coming auto insurance refunds as a win for Michigan drivers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Sen. Aric Nesbitt on Tuesday applauded the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association's (MCCA) announced plan to refund state drivers $400 per vehicle during the second quarte...
Dec 09, 2021 State Senator Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton. (Photo courtesy Michigan Senate Republicans).
Wanted sex crimes fugitive from Vegas apprehended in Calhoun County
TEKONSHA TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A man who was wanted by police in Las Vegas for alleged sex crimes involving children was arrested on Wednesday by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department. Accordin...
Dec 09, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Students to hold food drive for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A local food pantry will be receiving a holiday boost, thanks to area high school students. Kalamazoo Central High School students plan to go door-to-door Saturday, collec...
Dec 09, 2021
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