Category Archives: Top News Stories

Retired MSP Sergeant's murder case moves to federal court
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The murder case against retired Michigan State Police sergeant Brian Keely is moving to federal court. U.S. District Judge Hala Jarbou agreed in a ruling with Keely's d...
Michael Arney Aug 27, 2024 MSP investigating death of 2 year old in Cass County

Motorcyclist killed in St. Joseph County head on crash
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 32-year-old Sturgis man was killed Monday morning when his motorcycle crashed head on into a SUV as he was trying to pass two vehicles on U.S. 12 near Shimmel Road...
Jim Measel Aug 27, 2024

Projected sweltering temps causing some schools to release early
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90's with Heat Index readings as high as 105 degrees Tuesday, several area school districts are planning on early releases ...
Ken Delaney Aug 26, 2024

Battle Creek man in stable condition after being shot Sunday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 37-year-old Battle Creek man is hospitalized in stable condition after a shooting Sunday night. Police were called to Corwin Street and Capital Avenue SW just after 1...
Michael Arney Aug 26, 2024 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).

AUDIO: Public health clinic will open soon at Loy Norrix High School
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new public health clinic for Kalamazoo's student aged population will be one new feature of Kalamazoo Public Schools this year, but it will be open to serve anyone in th...
John McNeill Aug 26, 2024 Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Schools)

AUDIO: Classes begin today in Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As the new school year begins in Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade has higher expectations and the promise of a little more fun fo...
John McNeill Aug 26, 2024 (Photo provided by John McNeill)

Gas prices down to lowest prices since early June in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's average gas price is now $3.41, which Triple-A Michigan says is the lowest it's been since early June. Prices fell five-cents a gallon in the past week, are 39-c...
Michael Arney Aug 26, 2024

Home destroyed by Saturday morning fire in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A home in Kalamazoo caught fire early Saturday morning. Kalamazoo Public Safety responded around 4:20 a.m. to Riverview Drive near Hoptop Avenue for the fire and found the...
Michael Arney Aug 26, 2024

Man struck by pickup near Otsego overnight
OTSEGO TWP., MI (WHTC/WKZO) - A 45-year-old Plainwell man was seriously injured after being struck by a pickup truck near Otsego in the overnight hours of Sunday morning, Aug. 25, 2024. Allegan County...
Gary Stevens Aug 25, 2024 Andrew Malone / CC

AUDIO: Drivers need to be ready for school buses on Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Commuters who have been dealing with construction and detours since spring will have new obstructions to watch for as Kalamazoo Public Schools open next week. That will me...
John McNeill Aug 24, 2024 JohnPickenPhoto / CC




