Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Kalamazoo Police Chief defends demolition of house during standoff earlier this week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Police are now saying that the suspect who died earlier this week after a lengthy stand-off at home on Washington Ave. killed himself after shooting at officers...
Nov 12, 2021 KDPS Police Chief Vernon Coakley
Suspect arrested by KDPS in connection with string of armed robberies in October
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety announced on Thursday that they have arrested a suspect wanted in a spree of armed robberies over a three-day period last month. T...
Nov 11, 2021
WKZO speaks with new President, CEO of BBB Serving Western Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Earlier this week, the Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan (BBB) announced the appointment of its new President and CEO. Lisa Frohnapfel will replace Phil Catl...
Nov 11, 2021 Lisa Frohnapfel will join the BBB November 16. (Photo courtesy BBB).
KDPS opens hiring process, applications accepted until November 28
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is now hiring for new Public Safety Officers. The online application, available at this link, opened Wednesday and will re...
Nov 11, 2021 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (KDPS). Photo by Jeana Gondek.
Governor Whitmer makes appointment to Cass County probate court
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Wednesday, Governor Whitmer announced the appointment of Carol Montavon Bealor to the Cass County Probate Court. "I am proud to appoint Carol Montavon Bealor to the Cass...
Nov 11, 2021 Carol Montavon Bealor. (Image courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
Two injured in Cass County accident Wednesday
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities are continuing their investigation into a two-vehicle accident Wednesday that sent two people to an area hospital. Deputies were called to the inte...
Nov 11, 2021 Cass County Sheriff's Office sign. (Photo by John McNeil)
Employees at Kalamazoo business held at gunpoint while man demands money, flees on foot
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo police are looking for a man accused of an armed robbery at a business Wednesday night. Officers were called to the business on W. Michigan Avenue near N. Westn...
Nov 11, 2021 Police lights
Blue Star Mothers of Southwest Michigan holding troops donation event Saturday, Nov. 13
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. (BSMA) will be hosting their 15th annual Support the Troops "Operation Holiday Cheer" packing event this weekend. The packing event wi...
Nov 11, 2021 (image courtesy Blue Star Mothers of Southwest Michigan # 179).
GoFundMe launched for Kalamazoo family whose home was demolished during standoff
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo home was demolished earlier this week due to the occurrence of a standoff with a wanted suspect. The suspect was identified as 35-year-old Alex Rawls of Kalama...
Nov 10, 2021 Demolished home on Washington Avenue in Kalamazoo. (Photo via GoFundMe Campaign).
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One man is in critical condition after a crash involving a motorcycle in Kalamazoo Wednesday. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS), the crash occu...
Nov 10, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
