Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
La Margo stepping down as Portage City Manager end of August 2021
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage City Manager Joseph La Margo says he'll be stepping down from his position at the end of August. "It has been a great pleasure serving the City of Portage, and I am...
Jul 25, 2021 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Vine neighborhood home spared from disaster by firefighters
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Prompt action by Kalamazoo Department of Safety firefighters saved a Vine Neighborhood home from going up in flames on Saturday, July 24. Authorities say the firefighters...
Jul 25, 2021
Decatur man dead after shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A 25-year-old Decatur man is dead after a shooting on Saturday, July 24. Police say it happened in the 3400 block of West Main Street around 4:30 p.m. where officers foun...
Jul 25, 2021 Robert Nelson / CC
Attempted home invasion lands man back in jail
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man out on bond is behind bars again after trying to break into an apartment on Friday, July 23. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police were called out to Fox Rid...
Jul 24, 2021 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Stolen property incidents on the rise, warns St. Joseph Co. Sheriff
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is out with a warning for residents to be vigilant and secure items of value. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark A. Lillywhite says h...
Jul 24, 2021 Van/bicycle accident kills woman (Photo by John McNeil)
Two injured in Cass County crash
MILTON TWP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cass County police are investigating a personal injury crash that sent two to the hospital on Friday, July 23. It happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Redfie...
Jul 24, 2021 Cass County Sheriff Cruiser. (Photo by John McNeill).
Battle Creek's Full Blast Recreation Center reopens, KidVenture camp resumes Monday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The City of Battle Creek has announced that the Full Blast Recreation Center will reopen on Saturday morning after it was cleaned and sanitized. The reopening includes t...
Jul 24, 2021 Full Blast in Battle Creek - Google Street View
Meth bust in Cass County nets authorities two suspects
CASSOPOLIS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County authorities executed a search warrant Thursday that netted a large amount of meth. The Drug Enforcement Team served the warrant at an address in the 52000 bloc...
Jul 23, 2021 (photo by John McNeil)
AZO gets million dollar grant to develop air service to Charlotte, NC
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport has received a one million dollar grant that will be used to establish air service to Charlotte, NC. US Rep. Fred Upton an...
Jul 23, 2021 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Tip leads to the discovery of three loaded guns inside vehicle in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Multiple firearms were seized in Kalamazoo leading to three arrests Thursday afternoon. It followed a tip to authorities through Silent Observer. The Kalamazoo Department...
Jul 23, 2021 Kalamazoo Public Safety police cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
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