Category Archives: Top News Stories
Area school districts, including Kalamazoo, involved in data hack
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A number of school districts around Michigan, including the Kalamazoo Public Schools, are working to determine the extent of a cybersecurity breach that happened late last...
Jan 09, 2025 solarseven / Depositphotos.com
The Arc of Allegan County to close its dog treat business
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Arc of Allegan County is closing its all-natural dog treat business and storefront known as Beyond Bones on February 28. The business opened in July 2021 and is The Arc'...
Jan 09, 2025
Portage approves financial help for businesses, homes impacted by May 7 tornado
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage city council approved an agreement with Kalamazoo County this week to provide money to the victims of the May 7 tornado last year. Portage's chief operating offi...
Jan 09, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
Republicans take control of state House, move bills to protect tipped wages
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republicans have resumed control of the state House with a 58-to-52 majority. One of their first orders of business was to introduce legislation to protect the lower tipped ...
Jan 09, 2025 State of Michigan seal
AUDIO: Portage to start implementing zoning code changes
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo has been slowly implementing changes in their zoning codes. Portage is about to do the same. Zoning is what keeps developers from building a McDonald's next to you...
Jan 08, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
KVET, other law enforcement agencies arrest five adult men
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Five adult men have been arrested by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, the Michigan Department of Corrections, and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, a...
Jan 08, 2025
AUDIO: Portage rezones Lake Center commercial corridor
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage city council has approved rezoning the Lake Center commercial corridor, angering some existing business owners. The idea is to alter the Portage Road corridor so...
Jan 08, 2025
Kalamazoo County board picks chair, vice chair in Tuesday meeting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County board met last night to get organized for the new year, and almost accomplished that goal. They were able to fill the top two positions in their board...
Jan 08, 2025
Kalamazoo Public Schools considering move back to semester-based schedule
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Saying it should be easier for teachers and less expensive for the district, Kalamazoo Public Schools is looking at switching from its current trimester-based calendar to ...
Jan 08, 2025
VIDEO: Teen arrested after leading Kalamazoo police on chase in stolen car
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 14-year-old is in custody after leading police on a chase in a stolen car Monday afternoon. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says at approximately 1:40 p.m. a K...
Jan 07, 2025 (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)
