Category Archives: Top News Stories
South Haven woman arrested for alleged child exploitation
GENEVA TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A South Haven woman is facing eleven charges including first and second degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly exploiting children. She was arrested yesterday ...
Aug 23, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil)
AUDIO: First day of school will have casual dress code for KPS
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It will be a casual Monday as far as the dress code is concerned when Kalamazoo Public School's high schools open. Board president Ti'Anna Harrison says it's most importan...
Aug 23, 2024 Kalamazoo Central High School - Google Street View
AUDIO: Senator Nesbitt, Van Buren County sheriff take part in illegal immigration press conference
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Trump campaign in Michigan is making their stance on the southern border clear - illegal immigration is impacting communities across Michigan. State Senate Minority Lead...
Aug 23, 2024 State Senator Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton. (Photo courtesy Michigan Senate Republicans).
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County government may be looking for new home
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County government may be looking for a new home. They had hoped to build new administration space in the same building that would house a new courthouse but had ...
Aug 23, 2024 Screenshot of Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 17, 2023
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools classes start Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools officials say they are looking forward to the start of the new school year on Monday. The board of trustees met last night, hearing final reports ...
Aug 23, 2024 (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Kalamazoo giving out free water filters in Edison neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo will start distributing free water filters in the Edison neighborhood starting today. Staff will go to homes from 9 a.m. to noon today and be back Se...
Aug 23, 2024 Clint Budd / CC
AUDIO: Mother of murder victim trying to prevent confessed killer's release
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The man who admitted shooting and killing Kailey and Virgil Walker in their Galesburg apartment in June 2021 is expected to be released soon from psychiatric care. Kailey'...
Aug 22, 2024 Galesburg Village Apartments - Google Street View
Portage Public Schools teachers get grant to pay student loans
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Teachers in Portage Public Schools will be eligible to receive $200 a month to pay off their student loans. The school board approved the measure and the payments are funded...
Aug 22, 2024 Portage Northern High School (courtesy Byce and Associates)
Cause of $2.5 million fire at Advantage Sintered Metals under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - No injuries were reported as the Battle Creek Fire Department had to battle a fire at a large manufacturing facility on West Dickman Road Wednesday afternoon which cause...
Aug 22, 2024 Photo by MWC's Mandy Marshall
AUDIO: Governor Whitmer to speak at Democratic National Convention Thursday
CHICAGO, IL (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer will address the Democratic National Convention Thursday night in Chicago prior to Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party's presidential ...
Aug 21, 2024 Governor Whitmer (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
