Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Armed robbery suspect sought by KDPS
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is continuing its search for a suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning. The incident took place j...
Nov 17, 2021 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
Police say Hastings teen died after being shot with crossbow
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police say a 17-year-old Hastings teen, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave behind his accused killer's home, was shot to death by a crossbow. Michigan State Pol...
Nov 17, 2021 The body of 17-year-old Lane Roslund was found buried October 14, 2021 in Hastings Township (courtesy fof hastings Police Department)
UPDATE - Building in Kalamazoo structure fire Sunday identified as VFW Post
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATE: The building that caught fire Sunday in Kalamazoo has been identified as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1527, located at 1920 East Kilgore Service Road. WWMT id...
Nov 16, 2021
Loy Norrix High School determined safe after online threats
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Loy Norrix High School was determined safe after threats were made against it on Monday and Tuesday. Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) staff had reported information to polic...
Nov 16, 2021 KDPS seeks suspect in weapon seizure (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Bronson Methodist Hospital named one of nation's top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - For the second year in a row, Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo was named as one of the nation's top performing hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health. The annua...
Nov 16, 2021 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)
Man will face 27 - 60 years in prison for death of Alison Sargent
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek man charged in the death of Alison Sargent has received a prison sentence as of this week. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports that Jose Juarez will spend 27 t...
Nov 16, 2021 Joe Gratz
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools closed two days next week due to illnesses
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Due to ongoing issues related to COVID-19, the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools district will cancel classes on two days next week, which will create an extended Thanks...
Nov 16, 2021 G/A schools asking voters to approve bond issue in November
WMU soccer players who challenged university won't have to obey vaccine mandate
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University and student-athletes who objected to its athletics vaccine mandate have settled the legal matter. A joint statement issued Tuesday afternoon sa...
Nov 16, 2021 WMU Soccer 10-3-21 - Photo Credit Ashley Huss
End of a shopping tradition in Michigan; K Mart to close last store in state Sunday
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This coming Sunday will mark the end of an era for Michigan shoppers. The last K Mart in the state will open its doors in Marshall for the last time at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, wi...
Nov 16, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Kalamazoo officials hope proposed Emergency Ordinance to allow temporary housing will eliminate need for illegal encampments
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With winter just beginning, Kalamazoo City Commissioners are considering an Emergency Ordinance to provide temporary housing for the homeless who refuse to use shelters. I...
Nov 16, 2021 Mess from homeless encampment on the Kalamazoo River - Courtesy Kalamazoo River Alliance
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