Category Archives: Top News Stories
Emmett Township man dies in Saturday night motorcycle crash
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 24-year-old Emmett Township man died following a motorcycle crash in Battle Creek on Saturday night. The Battle Creek Police Department responded to the crash at about...
Aug 18, 2024
Sturgis woman killed in shooting at White Pigeon McDonald's
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan State Police from the Marshall post say a shooting Friday afternoon in the parking lot of the McDonald's restaurant in White Pigeon involving a separated marrie...
Aug 17, 2024 Courtesy Michigan State Police
13-year-old critically injured in Friday shooting
KALAAMZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A teen is in critical condition after being shot Friday morning in Kalamazoo. Just after 11:00 a.m. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a shooting ...
Aug 17, 2024 Crime scene tape
Calhoun County reports first West Nile Virus mosquito of 2024
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department urged residents on Friday to take precautions against mosquito bites. This after mosquitos collected in Calhoun County on W...
Aug 16, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Health Department Facebook page
Two hurt in Alamo Township crash
ALAMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Alamo Township. Two people were hurt in the crash, and the passenger w...
Aug 16, 2024 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office SUV cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
AUDIO: Former Harper Creek teacher among suspects charged in child exploitation sting
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four men, including a high school teacher in the Battle Creek area, are behind bars after a Kent County Sheriff's Office child exploitation sting. Lieutenant Eric Brunn...
Aug 16, 2024 Ken Hawkins / CC
Portage submits documents for FEMA appeal
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Portage has submitted documents in support of an appeal by Governor Whitmer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of federal help for the May 7 EF-...
Aug 16, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
One arrested after KVET bust in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo juvenile has been arrested after a Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team drug bust Thursday in the 900 block of Neumaier Court. Officers seized around 2.5 ounces o...
Aug 16, 2024
Fugitives, drugs found at home near Dowagiac
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four fugitives have been arrested after they were found at a home near Dowagiac with drugs and stolen property. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says officers we...
Aug 16, 2024 Van Buren County Sheriff's Office cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
Battle Creek woman dies on Isle Royale National Park hike
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 37-year-old Battle Creek woman died this week while hiking with her partner near Lake LeSage at Isle Royale National Park. The National Park Service says she died Mon...
Aug 15, 2024
