Category Archives: Kalamazoo News

Kalamazoo County board rejects motion to overturn school mask mandate
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Board has rejected a motion by Republicans to rescind the Health Department's mask mandate in the schools, but not before they heard two hours of pub...
Brandon James Oct 06, 2021 Jill Carlson (jillcarlson.org) / CC

Fascinating discovery related to Native American mound at Kalamazoo's Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Archeologists believe they have mostly solved the mystery into the purpose of a Native American mound located at Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo. A study using ground-...
Brandon James Oct 05, 2021 Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo - Google Street View

Kellogg employees in Battle Creek now on strike after expiration of contract
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kellogg Company employees in Battle Creek have gone on strike after their contract expired at midnight Tuesday. The Battle Creek workers are joining employees at four ...
Brandon James Oct 05, 2021 Kellogg's company logo

Cresco Labs officially open $30 million cannabis facility in Marshall
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday as a new $30 million cannabis facility opened in Marshall. Local dignitaries including State Senator John Bizon and State Repres...
Jim Measel Oct 05, 2021 Courtesy City of Marshall Facebook page

KDPS seeking three suspects in early Sunday break-in and sexual assault
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - KDPS authorities are continuing their investigation of the assault of a woman in her apartment near the WMU campus. The incident took place early on Sunday at an apartment ...
Jim McKinney Oct 04, 2021 Suspects sought in Sunday morning assault/break-in (courtesy of City of Kalamazoo)

Galesburg shooting victim identified; MSP to conduct investigation
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police have taken over the investigation of the shooting incident in Galesburg early Monday morning. A sheriff's deputy responded to a call of an unknown...
Jim McKinney Oct 04, 2021 Police at Galesburg Shell gas station - Brandon James WKZO

KPS to install air purifiers in school cafeterias
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public School officials say that air purifiers will be installed at the district's school cafeterias. The move is in response to parental concerns that not enough...
Jim McKinney Oct 04, 2021

One of two suspects in Sunday Springfield armed robbery reported to be in custody
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says one of two suspects in the assault and armed robbery of a 71-year-old man in Springfield late Sunday afternoon is in custody. Dep...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

New clue for one of Kalamazoo's oldest mysteries: The Indian Mound at Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It's one of Kalamazoo's oldest mysteries, and new clues may be revealed Monday afternoon. It involves trying to figure out what is inside the Indian Mound in Bronson Park...
Brandon James Oct 04, 2021 Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo - Google Street View

Police in Kalamazoo involved in chase while trying to locate stolen vehicle
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Several police officers in Kalamazoo were involved in a chase early Sunday while searching for suspects believed to be involved in stealing a vehicle. According to WWMT, ...
Brandon James Oct 04, 2021 Kalamazoo Public Safety police cruiser (photo by John McNeil)




