Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Kalamazoo man charged in death of stepson receives prison sentence
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man has been sentenced to prison time after causing the death of his 6-year-old stepson last year, according to an update from WOOD TV Monday. Previously, poli...
Oct 25, 2021 Latravion Heard-McMillon booking photo. (Image courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Jail).
Foundation for Excellence officials say they've had a $157 million impact on Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A local foundation associated with the City of Kalamazoo continues to make a multi-million dollar impact on the community. Kalamazoo's Foundation for Excellence was create...
Oct 25, 2021 A graphic showing 2020 projects for the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence (courtesy of Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence)
Occupants escape Sunday morning BC house fire, cause under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The occupants of a home at 51 Battle Creek Avenue just south of downtown Battle Creek managed to get out safely when a fire broke out in the wee hours of Sunday morning....
Oct 25, 2021 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Attempted carjacking in Kalamazoo Sunday leaves driver with minor injuries
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were only minor injuries in an attempted carjacking in Kalamazoo Sunday afternoon. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says officers were called at 2:24 p.m. t...
Oct 25, 2021 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (KDPS). Photo by Jeana Gondek.
Bronson Commons wins prestigious award
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Bronson Commons in Mattawan has been awarded the 2021 Silver - Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Livin...
Oct 24, 2021 Bronson sign in Kalamazoo. (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo juveniles arrested for vehicle theft
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Three Kalamazoo area juveniles were arrested by police after stealing two vehicles on Saturday. Authorities say police spotted the first stolen vehicle around 1 a.m. at S...
Oct 24, 2021 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
KDPS seek shooting suspect of 23-year-old man
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A 23-year-old Kalamazoo man is in the hospital after being struck by gunfire early Sunday morning, October 24. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the incident hap...
Oct 24, 2021 (Photo courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety).
Police investigating fatal vehicle accident in Cass County
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal accident that happened in Cass County on Friday, October 22. Deputies responded to Dixon Street east of Indian Lake Road...
Oct 23, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Pearl Harbor sailor from Southwest MI to return home for burial
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Navy Seaman 1st Class Wesley Graham is expected to return home after 80 years to be buried. The Watervliet native was among 429 crewmen who died on the USS Oklahoma durin...
Oct 23, 2021 Photo of Wesley Graham (WWMT/Courtesy of Sean P. Everett, SFC, USA).
Bullying and assault incident in a bathroom at Pennfield High School caught on video
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says information on a bullying and assault incident in a bathroom at Pennfield High School has been forwarded to the Calhoun County ...
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