Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
MSP will station more troopers in Benton Harbor due to violent crime uptick
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Due to an uptick in violent crime, the City of Benton Harbor will see more State Troopers deployed to its area. Since 2015, Benton Harbor has been a part of Michigan's...
Aug 12, 2021 Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police
Kalamazoo City Officials continue talks of increased gun violence
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There have been two shooting deaths in the past two days in Kalamazoo, and Mayor David Anderson says it's time the city teams up to reduce gun violence. It continues a tre...
Aug 11, 2021 Kalamazoo City Hall in the fall. (Photo by John McNeill).
ACHD updates school guidance for COVID-19 protocols during 21-22 school year
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As of Wednesday, August 11, the Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) has published its updated version of the 2021-2022 School Year COVID-19 Guidance for schools. ...
Aug 11, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Crews from Kentucky, other states to join Consumers Energy in restoring power in Michigan
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Crews from as far away as Kentucky and other states will be in Michigan on Thursday to help Consumers Energy crews restore electric service to customers. The measure is bein...
Aug 11, 2021 Consumers Energy truck parked at WKZO studios in Kalamazoo, MI. (Photo by Will Kriss).
Kalamazoo County Government announces Lisa Henthorn as Interim Administrator/Controller
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Following the recent resignation of County Administrator/Controller Tracie Moored, the Kalamazoo County Government has announced a new appointment. With unanimous C...
Aug 11, 2021 Deputy County Administrator, External Services, Lisa Henthorn. (Photo courtesy Kalamazoo County Government).
In light of storm damage, BBB warns of storm cleanup assistance scams
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Storms rocked the West Michigan area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, which has caused widespread power outages and damages. More storms are expected for Wednesday nig...
Aug 11, 2021 Fallen tree from storm damage. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
UPDATE - KDPS releases name of shooting victim on Kalamazoo Avenue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has released the name of a man who was shot and killed in the 700 block of Kalamazoo Avenue Tuesday. The victim has been identifi...
Aug 11, 2021 Kalamazoo Public Safety police cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
Three SW Michigan communities receive grant funding for road improvements
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three West Michigan communities have received grants to repair roads. Galesburg, Bangor, and Decatur were awarded funding through the Transportation Economic Development Fund...
Aug 11, 2021 Ryan McKnight / CC
County Fairs back on track; organizers taking measure for safety
COLDWATER/MARSHALL/KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 'Tis the season for county fairs, and after a year off due to the pandemic, several are planning on once again taking place. However, with the spectre of...
Aug 11, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Two vehicle crash in downtown Kalamazoo leaves one vehicle on its side
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A crash in downtown Kalamazoo Tuesday evening left a vehicle on its side, but fortunately caused no injuries. It happened around 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of W. Kalam...
Aug 11, 2021 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (KDPS). Photo by Jeana Gondek.
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