Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Simmons resigns as Pennfield Schools Superintendent after contentious relationship with school board
PENNFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Pennfield Schools Superintendent Kevin Simmons has resigned following a contentious relationship with members of the district's school board. The resignation was accepted b...
Aug 25, 2021 Courtesy Pennfield Schools web site
Body found in the Battle Creek River over the weekend has been identified
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Investigators in Calhoun County have identified the body that was found in the Battle Creek River over the weekend. Detectives say the remains of Luke Fleming were fou...
Aug 25, 2021
Bronson Children's Hospital unveils new sculpture
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Bronson Children's Hospital unveiled a new sculpture that stands on the grounds of Bronson Methodist Hospital at the corner of Vine and Jasper streets. The piece ...
Aug 25, 2021 This new sculpture at Bronson Hospital was unveiled on 08/24/21. (Photo courtesy Bronson Hospital).
Son of murdered Portage couple appears in court for preliminary exam
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The man accused of murdering his parents in Portage earlier this year will stand trial, according to an update from MLive Tuesday. A preliminary exam was held on Tuesday in ...
Aug 24, 2021 Nicholas Johnson. (Photo via Kalamazoo County Jail).
Van Buren County Judge, family of victims release statements on recent South Haven shooting
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Following a press conference held Monday about a recent shooting in South Haven, family members of the victims and a county judge have released separate statements ...
Aug 24, 2021 Van Buren County courthouse (photo by John McNeil)
Treystar announces Haymarket Plaza opening and dedication date in Downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After initially being announced over a year ago, officials with Kalamazoo-based Treystar said Tuesday that its Haymarket Plaza project will officially be open next month. ...
Aug 24, 2021 An aerial rending of Haymarket Plaza project with image projection on The Haymarket Building. (Photo courtesy Treystar).
Kalamazoo State Theatre set to reopen this Friday, proof of COVID vaccine or negative test required
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo State Theatre has announced that it will be reopening this Friday, but new measures are in place under the COVID-19 pandemic. When the venue reopens, visitor...
Aug 24, 2021 Marquee at the Kalamazoo State Theatre, October 2016. (Photo by Will Kriss)
MSP Trooper shoots unleashed dog after attacking department canine
HARTFORD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the Michigan State Police (MSP) reported Tuesday afternoon that a trooper shot an unleashed dog in Hartford after it attacked a canine unit. Just before 10 a...
Aug 24, 2021 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
Police look for Battle Creek bank robber, PNC Bank on Capital Avenue SW held up.
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police are seeking information on a man who robbed the PNC Bank on Capital Avenue SW this morning. It's believed he got away with a large amount of cash. Po...
Aug 24, 2021 Picture courtesy City of Battle Creek
Branch County Sheriff's Deputy dies after battle with COVID-19
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Branch County Sheriff's office says one of their deputies has died. Several media outlets say Deputy Kevin Kokinis passed away after a battle with COVID-19. Kokinis b...
Aug 24, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Kokinis
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