Category Archives: Top News Stories
Bronson Children's Hospital campaign raises more than $4.7 million to provide additional services
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Bronson Health Foundation says it's celebrating the successful completion of their Bronson Children's Hospital campaign, raising more than $4.7 million to support serv...
Jun 22, 2024 Bronson Children’s Hospital physicians and staff members stand in front of one of the new donor displays, which recognizes all who donated to the campaign (courtesy Bronson Healthcare Group)
UPDATE: Triple stabbing suspect taken into custody late Friday
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke says just before 11:00 p.m. Friday the department received notification from a resident on Spring Lake Road in St. Joseph County...
Jun 21, 2024 Triple stabbing suspect John Henry Coons (courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Office)
City of Kalamazoo offering extra curbside storm debris cleanup
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo says curbside pickup of debris from the June 16 storm is underway in the hardest-hit areas. The South Westnedge Neighborhood and part of the Milwood ...
Jun 21, 2024
Three stabbed in Cass County
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three people are recovering after they were all stabbed several times by the same suspect in Cass County. The sheriff's office says they found the 73-year-old ...
Jun 21, 2024 Scott Davidson / CC
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts announces centennial celebration events
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is turning 100 years old in July. The KIA has announced free events for the month thanks to the support of donors Jim and Carol Carter, the...
Jun 21, 2024
AUDIO: Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo working to meet matching gift
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo is seeking donations to match an anonymous donor's gift. Executive director Kristen Chesak notes they are involved in nearly everythi...
Jun 21, 2024
Shots fired at Kik Pool; no injuries reported
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety is continuing its investigation into a shooting incident Wednesday evening at Kik Pool. Officers arrived at around 6:00 p.m. and discovered two fire...
Jun 20, 2024
Senator Nesbitt, Representative Pohutsky react to President Biden's immigration policy
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM.FM) - Michigan's government officials, immigration-reform groups and families affected by immigration policies, are celebrating President Joe Biden's recent executive action. The ...
Jun 20, 2024 State Senator Aric Nesbitt filing for paperwork for the 20th Senate District (submitted photo)
Veterinarians urging people to keep pets safe in heat
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the heat continuing the rest of the week in west Michigan, veterinarians are urging people to keep their pets safe during the hot weather. BlueHeart Pet Hospital in G...
Jun 20, 2024 Archie the Golden Retriever
Man injured in motorcycle crash in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police are investigating a crash between a motorcycle and a box truck. The crash injured the 26-year-old man from Battle Creek who was on the bike and wear...
Jun 19, 2024
