Category Archives: Top News Stories
AUDIO: Boyfriend of Heather Kelley ordered to trial for her 2022 murder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Carlos Watts Jr. will stand trial in Kalamazoo County for the murder of his girlfriend, Portage mother of eight Heather Kelley. She disappeared two years ago and Kalamazoo...
Dec 27, 2024
Leroy Township man arrested after assault, threatening others with guns, explosives
LEROY TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Leroy Township man for making what they call credible threats to harm relatives using guns and explosives. The 33-y...
Dec 26, 2024 Calhoun County Sheriff's Office cruisers. (Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office).
AUDIO: Nonprofit Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners needs volunteers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A brand-new nonprofit is setting up operations in Kalamazoo to serve the world and is looking for volunteers. The Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners has procured a 23,000 square fo...
Dec 26, 2024
Seven-year-old's condition improving after being hit by vehicle
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A seven-year-old child's condition is improving after they were hit by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. The child is now in stable condition at a Kalamazoo hospital. The crash...
Dec 26, 2024 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (photo by John Mcneil)
Four juveniles arrested by Kalamazoo Public Safety
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four juveniles are facing charges after they were arrested by Kalamazoo Public Safety officers last Wednesday night. Three are charged with carrying a concealed weapon and...
Dec 24, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Missing Kalamazoo Co. man found in Allegan County lake
ALLEGAN TWP., MI (WKZO/WHTC) - Foul play is not suspected after the body of a person was found by divers in a lake southwest of Allegan on Monday, Dec. 23. No names were disclosed after dive team memb...
Dec 23, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo nonprofit giving away thousands of shoes to schoolchildren
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This is the season of giving, and one Kalamazoo nonprofit is all about giving. The First Day Shoe Fund has grown in the last 20 years from giving just a few pairs of shoes...
Dec 23, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Safety investigating Nativity display damage at Willis Law
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Nativity display in front of Willis Law in downtown Kalamazoo was damaged over the weekend. Partner Don Smith says Kalamazoo Public Safety officers are investigating. ...
Dec 23, 2024
AUDIO: KPS trustees say holidays can be difficult for low income, homeless kids
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The holidays are a special time for most kids, but not all children. It can be a tough time for low income and homeless families. That is especially true for children who ...
Dec 23, 2024 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Michigan gas price up six-cents in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up six-cents a gallon on average to $3.10. Triple-A Michigan says the average is six-cents above what was paid last month and 13-cents more than ...
Dec 23, 2024
