Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Suspect in Barry County stand-off previously was serving life sentence in prison
WOODLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The man involved in a seven-hour stand-off with Michigan State Police troopers and deputies with the Barry County Sheriff's office at a gas station late Wednesday and earl...
Aug 06, 2021 Timothy Riddle mugshot - Barry County Sheriff's office
Allegan County, MDHHS warn of suspected Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Swan Lake
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Allegan County Health Department and state officials are warning of suspected blue-green algae, or a cyanobacterial bloom, in Swan Lake located in Cheshire Townsh...
Aug 06, 2021 Allegan County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit (File Photo by John McNeil)
WMU will now require masks in all buildings/facilities
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University announced Wednesday that it will require everyone in its facilities and buildings to wear a mask. The decision includes those who have been vacc...
Aug 05, 2021
Former Kalamazoo Mayor endorses current mayor in upcoming election
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell announced Thursday that he is officially endorsing current Mayor David Anderson for re-election. Hopewell, who served as mayor for 12 ...
Aug 05, 2021 Former Kalamazoo mayor endorses current mayor for re-election (logo courtesy of Anderson for Mayor campaign)
Barn Theatre welcomes SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical through August 15
AUGUSTA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Barn Theatre is inviting guests to its own production of Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical, based on the popular cartoon. The production opened August 3 and wi...
Aug 05, 2021 The cast of Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical by the Barn Theatre. The production runs from August 3 - 15, 2021. (Photo courtesy Barn Theatre).
Town hall meeting in Kalamazoo to address concerns about lead poisoning
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A town hall meeting is planned for this evening in Kalamazoo regarding one of the biggest health problems in the state, other than COVID-19. Lead poisoning in children to...
Aug 05, 2021 City of Kalamazoo logo
Local students honor healthcare workers beautifying grounds of Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- West Michigan high school students from Turn 2 Foundation's Jeter's Leaders program visited Kalamazoo Wednesday as part of the 2021 Social Change Project. During the even...
Aug 05, 2021 Jeter's Leaders in Kalamazoo - Brandon James WKZO
Calhoun County jury hears testimony from victim in 2019 Battle Creek rape case
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Calhoun County jury will continue considering charges against a Battle Creek man accused in a rape case from two years ago. 42-year-old Terrance McClinton could spen...
Aug 05, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
City of Battle Creek goes back to electronic public meetings
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The in person meeting held by the Battle Creek City Commission on Tuesday night maybe the last one for awhile. It was announced by the city on Thursday that beginning th...
Aug 05, 2021
UPDATE: Gunman involved in hours long standoff at Barry County gas station arraigned
UPDATE - Thursday 8/5/21 12:33 pm HASTINGS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Barry County man involved in a police chase and standoff Wednesday has been arraigned. Timothy Riddle was charged with felonious assault,...
Aug 05, 2021 MSP investigating death of 2 year old in Cass County
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