Category Archives: Top News Stories
Flood warning issued for parts of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A flood warning is in effect for part of the city of Kalamazoo. The National Weather Service issued the warning Monday morning after more than 3 inches of heavy rain fell ...
Jun 17, 2024 (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Central track team to be celebrated tonight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Celebrations are planned for this evening to salute Kalamazoo Central High School's track and field team, which have won this year's state championship. A parade will be h...
Jun 17, 2024 Kalamazoo Central High School - Google Street View
Severe storms blast Kalamazoo County, surrounding area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Southwest Michigan is recovering after being hit by severe storms overnight. Consumers Energy says nearly 17,000 people in Kalamazoo County lost power along with nearly 1,...
Jun 17, 2024 Courtesy National Weather Service Facebook page
Motorcyclist hospitalized after southern Allegan Co. head-on crash
LEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a collision with a passenger vehicle in southern Allegan County Sunday evening. No names were disclosed by Sheriff's Sergeant Bern...
Jun 17, 2024
Dangerous heat and humidity expected this week, NWS issues Excessive Heat Watch through Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some of the hottest weather in recent years is expected to dominate the weather this week. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch from Monday morn...
Jun 16, 2024
One dead in early morning accident in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety is continuing its investigation into a one-vehicle accident that killed a Kalamazoo man. Officers responded to the area of S Pitcher and Southtown S...
Jun 15, 2024 Fatal accident in Kalamazoo remains under investigation
Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team arrests seven after raid on drug house
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police say seven people were arrested after drug investigators with the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) served a search warrant in the 1000 block of Hays Park Ave...
Jun 14, 2024
AUDIO: KPS recognizes accomplishments
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent Darrin Slade had some bragging to do now that the school year has ended. He told school trustees that they had several victories th...
Jun 14, 2024
No criminal charges will be filed in Calhoun County killing of gray wolf
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - No criminal charges will be filed after a hunter killed a gray wolf in Calhoun County during a legal coyote hunt with a guide last January. The hunter had thought it wa...
Jun 14, 2024 Tony Hisgett / CC
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools trustees get preliminary budget look
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools trustees got a preliminary look at their budget for the next school year at last night's meeting. They may have to approve it not knowing how much...
Jun 14, 2024
