Category Archives: Top News Stories
A pair of programs at WMU could be canceled due to federal funding cuts
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -Western Michigan University programs are in danger of being canceled as part of the funding cuts from the U.S. Department of Education where officials claim money is being ...
Feb 15, 2025 Violka08 / Depositphotos.com
State health officials confirm first two pediatric deaths from influenza this season
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says they have confirmed the first two influenza-associated pediatric deaths in the state for the 2024-2025 flu season. ...
Feb 14, 2025
Man arrested for intoxicated driving with kids in car
KEELER TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 27-year-old man from the Pullman area is in the Van Buren County Jail for allegedly driving while intoxicated with two young children in his car. Sheriff's deputie...
Feb 14, 2025 Van Buren County Sheriff's Office cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
Craig Mills charged with murder for mother's death in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Allegan County man has been charged with murder in the death of his mother in September. 23-year-old Craig Mills was charged Thursday with open murder in the death of 43-...
Feb 14, 2025
Michigan Senate passes bill to keep tipped wage credit
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Senate has approved a bill to save the state's tipped wage credit along with increasing the minimum wage. The bill passed last night by a 20-to-12 vote with bip...
Feb 14, 2025 sugarfrizz / CC
Kalamazoo City Manager Jim Ritsema to retire in November
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo City Manager Jim Ritsema is retiring effective November 18. He announced his retirement in a letter to Mayor David Anderson and the city commission, calling his ...
Feb 13, 2025 Kalamazoo City Manager Jim Ritsema speaks about the budget during a meeting on Dec. 12th, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Josh Scott).
Pactiv Evergreen plant closing this summer on Miller Road
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Pactiv Evergreen packaging plant on Miller Road in Kalamazoo is shutting down this summer. The company filed a WARN Act report with the state saying the 153 employees ...
Feb 13, 2025
Portage's 12 snowplows get named by city's Youth Advisory Committee
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage's 12 snowplows have now been named thanks to the Portage Youth Advisory Committee. The names include Let it Plow, Salt-Shaker, Jack Frost, Slush Puppy, Plow-Zilla, a...
Feb 13, 2025 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
AUDIO: Ribbon cut on Helping Hands Wellness Clinic at Comstock High School
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Helping Hands Wellness Clinic is now open at Comstock High School for students and the entire community. Theresa Hawkins is the executive director of the Helpi...
Feb 12, 2025
AUDIO: Area governments watching federal government closely concerning local funding
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo area governmental officials are closely monitoring events in Washington as the Trump administration seeks to slash federal spending in ways that may trickle down t...
Feb 12, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
