Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Updated - Police hold press conference regarding night Sgt. Proxmire was killed
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Editor's Note - This story has been updated as of 3:55 p.m. One lingering question over the death of Sheriff's Sergeant Ryan Proxmire last summer is why it took ove...
Will Kriss Dec 01, 2021 Police officials speak during a press conference regarding Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Sergeant Ryan Proxmire on 12/1/21. (Photo by John McNeil).

New fiber internet connectivity project announced in Downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 123NET, a fiber internet, colocation, and voice services provider, has announced the start of construction on a major expansion to its Kalamazoo, Michigan fiber network. A...
Will Kriss Dec 01, 2021 Downtown Kalamazoo (MWC file photo)
City of Otsego announces new outdoor drinking Social District
OTSEGO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Wednesday, the City of Otsego announced a new Social District and recreational area that will open this Saturday afternoon. The Social District is known as the Downtown Otseg...
Will Kriss Dec 01, 2021

Commissioners still waiting to pick head hunting firm in search for new Kalamazoo County Administrator
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There will be another delay in Kalamazoo County's search for a new Administrator. This time it's a short one. The Board of Commissioners was expected to pick between two e...
Ken Delaney Dec 01, 2021 Kalamazoo County Government logo

State Rep. Rogers introduces legislation to designate part of U.S. 131 as "Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway"
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) introduced House Bill 5585 to designate a portion of highway U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County as the "Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire...
Will Kriss Nov 30, 2021 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Proxmire

UPDATE - Nicholas Johnson ordered to take another competency exam
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATE: A man from Portage accused in the double murder of his parents will be taking a second competency evaluation, according to an update from MLive Tuesday. 28-year-old ...
Will Kriss Nov 30, 2021 Best Law

UPDATE - Portage detective under investigation for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATE - There are new details about an investigation concerning inappropriate text messages sent to a former student at Vicksburg Community Schools. Previously, police we...
Will Kriss Nov 30, 2021 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek

Two arrested in Cass County meth bust
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Cass County Sheriff's Office is reporting that two people have been arrested after a methamphetamine bust in Wayne Township. It happened Tuesday at a residence in...
Will Kriss Nov 30, 2021 Cass County Sheriff's Office cruiser (photo by John McNeil)

Consumers Credit Union breaks ground on newest market in Lansing
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Consumers Credit Union announced that it has broken ground on its newest office in Lansing. Located at 6935 South Cedar Street, the 8,959 square foot office is ex...
Will Kriss Nov 30, 2021 Consumers Credit Union breaks ground on new location in Lansing. (Photo courtesy Consumers Credit Union).

VBCDHD will offer free HIV testing Wednesday in recognition of World AIDS Day
LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department will be offering free walk-in HIV testing on Wednesday, December 1 at its location in Lawren...
Will Kriss Nov 30, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC




