Category Archives: Top News Stories
Michelle Obama rallies with Harris today in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -With just 10 days to go until the November 5 election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Kalamazoo this afternoon. The rally is b...
Oct 26, 2024 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County clerk discusses early in-person voting that starts Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Starting Saturday, people can cast an in-person vote for the November election. Kalamazoo County Clerk Meredith Place says local clerks are working together with her offic...
Oct 25, 2024 Kalamazoo County Clerk/Register of Deeds Meredith Place
AUDIO: 4th Congressional District candidate Jessica Swartz on federal budget and more
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Jessica Swartz is trying to unseat Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga in the 4th Congressional District. She says lawmakers need to take action and actually pass a feder...
Oct 25, 2024
AUDIO: Republican former Congressman Fred Upton endorses Democrat Vice President Harris
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican and former Congressman Fred Upton is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for President, calling Republican nominee former President Trump "totally unhinged....
Oct 25, 2024 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Former First Lady Michelle Obama to rally for Harris in Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Although the time and location hasn't been revealed yet, former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Kalamazoo this Saturday to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris a...
Oct 24, 2024 benhoudijk / Depositphotos.com
Kalamazoo Metro Transit receives state grant to address mobility gaps and improve access
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Metro Transit is one of six recipients of the State of Michigan's $15 million Equitable Mobility Challenge. Launched in early 2024, the program sought grant propos...
Oct 24, 2024 (courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
Kalamazoo woman arrested for theft, injuring police officer in Indiana
ANGOLA, IN (WKZO AM/FM) - A 27-year-old Kalamazoo woman is facing charges in Indiana after being arrested Saturday in Angola. Police say Journey Buchanan fled from them after she and two others stole ...
Oct 24, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan hosting annual Fire & Ice Ball in November
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan will host its annual Fire & Ice Ball on Saturday, November 23. The event starts with an exclusive sponsor reception at 5...
Oct 24, 2024
44th Annual Model Train Show & Sale this weekend in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The 44th Annual Model Train Show & Sale will be held this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center on Lake Street. The event is sponsored by t...
Oct 24, 2024
Portage releases interactive map for third annual Tricked Out Halloween Decorating Contest
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A map is now available online from the city of Portage showing where you can find the 22 homes taking part in the third annual Tricked Out Halloween Decorating Contest. The ...
Oct 24, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
