Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Suspect arrested in Kalamazoo after two bank robberies Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police in Kalamazoo say one suspect has been arrested following two bank robberies that took place Monday. Around 12:45 p.m., officers were called to the 100 block of E. M...
Will Kriss Nov 08, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Two suspects sought in Battle Creek shooting Friday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) reported Monday that a man has been released from medical care following a shooting Friday. Police say the man called 911 to r...
Will Kriss Nov 08, 2021

Bell's Celebration Series continues with Latinx inspired release
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bell's Brewery will shine a spotlight on various cultures within the Latinx community and its employees with a special beer release and event. The new beer, Brillosa, is s...
Will Kriss Nov 08, 2021 Brillosa by Bell's. (Photo courtesy Bell's).

Plans for a WMU brewpub have been put on hold
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Plans for a new brewpub in the heart of the Western Michigan University (WMU) campus are being put on hold for now. A lease agreement with Latitude 42 was on the agenda of...
Will Kriss Nov 08, 2021 Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)

KDPS engaged in standoff with armed suspect on Washington Avenue, public asked to avoid area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is engaged with a standoff involving an armed suspect, and the public is being asked to avoid the area for safety concerns...
Will Kriss Nov 08, 2021 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)

Kilgore Road and eastbound I-94 reopening delayed in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is still working to rebuild 2.7 miles of eastbound I-94 between Lovers Lane and Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo, but the work h...
Will Kriss Nov 08, 2021 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)

Kellogg Company asks striking workers to push union to vote on contract proposal
BATTLE CREEK MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kellogg's is requesting its workers, currently on strike against the company, urge their union to allow a vote on a new offer. Kellogg's officials have put forth a four ...
Jim McKinney Nov 08, 2021 Kellogg's company logo

Centreville residents in custody after seizure of drugs and handgun
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The St Joseph County prosecutor's office will seek charges against two Centreville residents who were found with drugs and a handgun in their vehicle. Deputies made a rou...
Jim McKinney Nov 08, 2021

New Kalamazoo City Commissioners to be sworn-in at meeting Monday evening
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Nearly a week after being elected, new members of the 54th Kalamazoo City Commission will be sworn in tonight. Mayor Dave Anderson had mentioned at their last business me...
Brandon James Nov 08, 2021 Kalamazoo Mayor Dave Anderson and other City Council members - Courtesy John McNeil

Kalamazoo resident arrested for concealed weapon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A 26-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested during a traffic stop by police on Saturday morning, November 6. Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety mad...
Jerry Malec Nov 07, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)




