Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Snow, ice, and gusty winds continue to cause problems around the region
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After heavy rains late Sunday that caused the flooding of some streets in Kalamazoo, strong winds and falling snow led to dangerous driving conditions Monday morning, with...
Dec 29, 2025 OlafNaami / Depositphotos.com
Semi-tractor trailer runs off the I-196 overpass and bursts into flames, driver escapes wreck
SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Northbound I-196 near Saugatuck remains closed this afternoon after a semi-tractor trailer ran off the overpass and burst into flames Monday morning. The Allegan ...
Dec 29, 2025
Discover Kalamazoo says tourism down in 2025, but will improve by 2027
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Discover Kalamazoo's head honcho says 2025 was a slower year for local tourism. She expects the same for 2026, but there is a lot to look forward to after that. Tourism CE...
Dec 29, 2025 (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)
Michigan gas price rises 8¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are up 8 a gallon across Michigan compared to last week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is now $2.81, down 19 from last month and down 22 from last yea...
Dec 29, 2025
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Safety making sure homeless are okay in the cold
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It may have been a mild Christmas, but it's looking like it will be a white New Year with a lot of cold weather still ahead. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says...
Dec 29, 2025 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
ECHL, players reach tentative deal to end strike; unclear when play will resume
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One day after ECHL players initiated a midseason strike against teams, including the Kalamazoo Wings, the league and the Professional Hockey Players' Association agreed on...
Dec 28, 2025
St. Joseph County man injured as handgun accidentally discharges
MENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The St Joseph County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Saturday. According to a news release, a 46-year-old man was placing a lo...
Dec 28, 2025
Winter weather returning with a vengence early this week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Winter weather is making a definitive return to Kalamazoo County and the rest of Michigan as a powerful storm system, dubbed Winter Storm Ezra, sweeps across the Great Lak...
Dec 28, 2025 Weather changes in the future of West Michigan over the next few days (Courtesy AAA Michigan)
Former Allegan Co. Sheriff, Hamilton Fire Chief killed
HEATH TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 28, 2025) - A point of emphasis among authorities this holiday season is motorists being aware of first responders and other emergency personnel at the scene of crashe...
Dec 28, 2025 philberrry@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
CEO of Battle Creek based non-profit arrested on fraud and other charges
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The CEO of a Battle Creek based non-profit organization has been arrested on fraud and other charges. Monday, December 22 at about 2:00 p.m., members of the Battle Cree...
Dec 27, 2025 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com
