Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Kalamazoo man killed as his car hits the back of semi tractor trailer
CLARKSVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man is dead after his vehicle struck the back of a semi tractor trailer Wednesday afternoon. The Ionia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash on In...
Dec 09, 2021
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller warns of package thefts
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On Tuesday, the Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan (BBB) released tips regarding shipping and delivery scams around the holiday season. That came after...
Dec 08, 2021 Thieves are targeting package deliveries; KDPS says there are ways to protect oneself. (Photo by Jim McKinney).
Update - Man accused in Battle Creek murder last year is heading to trial
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man accused of murder in Battle Creek last year will be heading to trial, according to an update from WWMT Wednesday. Previously, police were investigating the death ...
Dec 08, 2021 Best Law
Return to in-person Kalamazoo City and County meetings may be delayed by arrival of Omicron variant
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With a January first deadline looming, Kalamazoo officials are scrambling to resume face-to-face meetings after New Year's Eve. On January 1, the state law permitting zoom...
Dec 08, 2021 Kalamazoo County sign (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo's J. Gumbo's announces permanent closure
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Another Kalamazoo-area restaurant has announced its permanent closure. J. Gumbo's, located at 3205 South Westnedge Avenue, will have its final day of business on Friday, D...
Dec 08, 2021 J. Gumbo's in Kalamazoo. (Image via Google Maps).
Upton helps introduce legislation he says will help with the opioid crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Sixth District U.S. Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) Wednesday helped introduce the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which he says is bipartisan le...
Dec 08, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Congressman Fred Upton)
Battle Creek man apprehended by Calhoun County Sheriff's Department in human trafficking investigation
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Battle Creek man was taken into custody Monday as part of a investigation into human trafficking operations that target children. Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputies and Det...
Dec 08, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
House panel considers Rep. Carra plan for long-term road maintenance
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, State Rep. Steve Carra, a member of the House Transportation Committee, told the committee that his plan to require long-term contracts for road construction and ma...
Dec 08, 2021 State Rep. Steve Carra, of Three Rivers
Kalamazoo County seeking applications for low-cost housing projects
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County will soon have $7 million to spend on affordable housing and $54 million on COVI-19 recovery efforts, and they are bringing on some new tools and a heavy-...
Dec 08, 2021
WMU and Kalamazoo Literacy Council to announce plan to improve adult literacy in the area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo Literacy Council have announced a new collaboration that they say will improve the state of adult literacy in the region. In ...
Dec 08, 2021 The combined logo for Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Literacy Council (courtesy of Kalamazoo Literacy Council)
