Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Judge says convicted Quincy sex offender "not entitled to live in a civilized society" during sentencing
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) - A Quincy, Michigan man was sentenced to a prison term of 30 to 75 years Monday in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court after he was convicted by a jury in October on six sex crime cha...
Nov 23, 2021 Kalamazoo County Courthouse. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
COVID-19 booster shots now being offered by Calhoun County Public Health Department
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department is now offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for residents ages 18 and up. With this latest recommendation from the Centers...
Nov 23, 2021
BCPD provides tips to protect catalytic converter from being stolen
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Police Department is seeing an increase in catalytic converter thefts, and is now offering tips for prevention. At night, park your car in your drivewa...
Nov 23, 2021 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).
UPDATED - Battle Creek teenager dies after shooting, three arrested
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATE: An 18-year-old Battle Creek resident has passed away after being shot last week and three suspects are in custody. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports that the vi...
Nov 22, 2021 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).
Michigan State Police, MDOT remind drivers to adjust driving habits for winter weather
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are reminding drivers to adjust driving habits during winter weather. "...
Nov 22, 2021 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting at Concord Place Apartments
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo County apartment complex shooting is currently being investigated, according to a report from MLive Monday. The shooting is said to have occurred around...
Nov 22, 2021 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office SUV cruiser and K9 unit (Photo by John McNeil)
Parts of Nazareth Road in Kalamazoo Township under boil water advisory
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Parts of Nazareth Road in Kalamazoo Township are currently under a boil water advisory, the City of Kalamazoo announced Monday. The City is currently working on r...
Nov 22, 2021 Eric Norris / CC
UPDATED - Mattawan schools closed due to alleged threats against the high school
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Update (2:40 p.m.) - School officials have released an update into this matter. The district says there is no credible threat. However, schools will remain closed as origin...
Nov 22, 2021 Mattawan Consolidated School logo. (Photo courtesy of Mattawan Consolidated School Facebook page)
Negotiations between Kellogg's and striking union resume on Monday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Negotiations between Kellogg's and the union representing nearly 1,400 workers who have been on strike since October 5 were scheduled to resume on Monday. Talks broke o...
Nov 22, 2021 Kellogg's company logo
High winds knock out power to over 40,000 Sunday evening
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - High winds early Sunday evening knocked out electricity to nearly 40,000 Consumers Energy customers in Michigan. Nearly 3,000 customers in Kalamazoo were impacted, mostly ...
Nov 22, 2021 Ian Livesey
