Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Kalamazoo's Michigan News Agency to briefly reopen
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's Michigan News Agency has been closed since owner Dean Hauck died in February, but it will reopen for three days this month for a community book sale. Hauck's f...
Michael Arney Nov 12, 2025 (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)

Secretary Of State Benson criticizes President Trump's pardons
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is criticizing the pardons issued by President Donald Trump of the "2020 election deniers" in Michigan. The Democratic candidate f...
Michael Arney Nov 12, 2025 May 4, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson answers reporters' questions in front of Holland City Hall during an appearance on Election Day. Gary Stevens/Midwest Communications

Western Michigan University honors Marshawn Kneeland
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University honored Marshawn Kneeland, who played college football in Kalamazoo before being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. Last night, the Broncos had his...
Michael Arney Nov 12, 2025 (courtesy Dallas Cowboys)

KPS ninth graders invade the Western Michigan University campus Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Nearly 1,200 ninth grade students from Kalamazoo Public Schools will get a chance to experience a day in the life of a Western Michigan University student by participating...
Ken Delaney Nov 12, 2025 WMU logo (courtesy Western Michigan University)

The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo announces annual Red Kettle Kickoff
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo will be launching its 2025 bell-ringing season with the Annual Red Kettle Kickoff this Thursday. Salvation Army officials say funds raised ...
Ken Delaney Nov 11, 2025 zhukovsky / Depositphotos.com

State Representative Steve Carra to face primary challenge next year
CONSTANTINE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A police officer from Constantine has launched a Republican bid to unseat current GOP 36th District State Representative Steve Carra. Max Coon is also a Constantine Town...
Ken Delaney Nov 11, 2025 36th District Michigan State House candidate Max Coon

Battle Creek Police investigating fatal bicycle crash on West Columbia Avenue
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 23-year-old Battle Creek man has died after his bicycle was struck while he was riding on West Columbia Avenue Tuesday morning. Battle Creek Police say that around 6:...
Ken Delaney Nov 11, 2025 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)

President Trump issues symbolic pardons for 2020 Republican electors in Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - President Donald Trump has pardoned the 16 Republican electors who were charged for signing a certificate declaring they were the duly elected electors in the 2020 presid...
Michael Arney Nov 11, 2025

Kalamazoo County relaunches Veterans Treatment Court
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County is relaunching its Veterans Treatment Court to help people with a variety of issues from homelessness, family troubles, mental health support, and drug an...
Michael Arney Nov 11, 2025 Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center (courtesy Kalamazoo County Government)

Lifeguard framework to go before South Haven city council
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The South Haven city council will review a 93-page report from consultants on re-launching a lifeguard program on the Lake Michigan beaches next Monday. If the council a...
Michael Arney Nov 11, 2025 South Beach at South Haven, MI (courtesy of southhaven.org)




