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Suspect faces multiple charges for arson fire and burglary
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has made an arrest in connection with the fires that occurred on Sherwood Avenue and Humphrey Street August 28, as well as a burg...
Ken Delaney Sep 21, 2024 Best Law

Kalamazoo bank robbery suspect now in custody
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has arrested a suspect in connection with a Saturday morning bank robbery. The individual, a 36-year-old male and resident of Kala...
Ken Delaney Sep 21, 2024 Tex Texin / CC

One dead in Allegan County rollover crash
CASCO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is dead and another injured after a rollover crash in Allegan County's Casco Township Friday afternoon. Around 5:30 p.m. Allegan County Central Dispatch re...
Ken Delaney Sep 20, 2024

Bicyclist in critical condition after being hit by SUV in Oshtemo Township
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 24-year-old bicyclist is hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a SUV Friday morning. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says he was hit by a 65...
Michael Arney Sep 20, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil)

Lee Township woman's death investigated as homicide
LEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Allegan County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating the death of 43-year-old Mable Mills. Deputies were called to her home in Lee Township on Thursday after...
Michael Arney Sep 20, 2024 Police lights

AUDIO: Construction in downtown Kalamazoo will be worth it according to officials
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Construction around the new Kalamazoo event center and arena downtown is causing traffic issues for people who live in the area, but the city is promising the work will be...
Michael Arney Sep 20, 2024 Road closed sign

Second arson suspect arrested in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A second suspect has been arrested in Kalamazoo for two arsons that happened at vacant homes on August 28. The 24-year-old man was arrested yesterday and will be arraigned...
Michael Arney Sep 20, 2024 Arseni Mourzenko

Board of Education candidate forum next week in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With a number of seats up for grabs in November, the Michigan Transformation Collective will host a Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education candidate forum next week. ...
Ken Delaney Sep 20, 2024

Kalamazoo woman dies after being struck while walking in the roadway downtown
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 38-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle in the downtown Kalamazoo late Tuesday night At 11:19 p.m. Tuesday, officers from the Kalamazoo Department o...
Ken Delaney Sep 19, 2024 welcomia / Depositphotos.com

AUDIO: Busy weekend for fun events in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's going to be a busy weekend for tourism and fun events in Kalamazoo. Discover Kalamazoo Director Jane Ghosh says the biggest will be the annual gathering of the street...
John McNeill Sep 19, 2024 (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)




