Category Archives: State News
Kalamazoo Community Foundation gives out 2.3M in grants
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) –57 different non-profit organizations will receive $2.3 Million in grants through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Some organizations receiving grants include Nort...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 20, 2019
New rules for fireworks in South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) –Following an amendment to the Fireworks Safety Act last December, the city of South Haven is making several changes to its fireworks ordinances. Similar to changes ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 20, 2019
Rain drowns out WMU's Waldo Stadium
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — It looks more like a dirty swimming pool, not a football field. Heavy rainfall throughout the night Wednesday and into Thursday morning flooded out dozens of streets...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 20, 2019
Man sentenced for theft at Govenor's residence
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A man has been given about two weeks in jail for theft from two vehicles at the residence of Govenor Whitmer. Dequinderick Jones took a guitar from a Michigan State Po...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 20, 2019
Best Beer in America? Bell's Two Hearted Ale
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Looking for the best beer in America? It’s right here in Kalamazoo. The American Homebrewers Association and Zymurgy magazine has named Bell’s Brewery...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 20, 2019
Rain continues to hurt local farmers
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — Farmers are struggling with the extremely wet year. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting federal assistance fo...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 20, 2019
Heavy rain causes more issues in Southwest Michigan
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — Forecasters are calling it Michigan’s 3rd wettest year in history as the rain continues to fall, causing more problems throughout the area. The National Weather Serv...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 20, 2019
Settlement announced for former ITT Technical Institute students
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Former students of ITT Technical Institute will reach a settlement with a loan company, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Wednesday. Michigan alone will receive a...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 19, 2019
Michigan Officials Warn Against Water-Shock Hazard
HOLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The flooding along the Lakeshore is creating a near-invisible hazard of electric shock. The risk applies to anyone in the boating community, near marinas or other docks. It...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 19, 2019
Volunteer driver for seniors accused of sex assault
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Decatur man is being accused of sexually assaulting a senior citizen that he had given rides to while volunteering with Senior Services of Van Buren County. The vict...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 19, 2019




