Category Archives: Top News Stories
Man in wheelchair struck and killed by train in Vicksburg Tuesday morning
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police say a man who got his wheelchair stuck on the tracks was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Police Chief Scott Sanderson Says the ...
Jun 11, 2024 Village of Vicksburg Police Department cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
90-year-old US Army veteran given honorary diploma by Portage Public Schools
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 90-year-old U.S. Army veteran has been awarded an honorary diploma by Portage Public Schools. Bob Bonhomme was supposed to graduate in 1951 but dropped out of school to su...
Jun 11, 2024 Portage Central High School (courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
Three homes burn in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three homes have burned on Allen Boulevard in Kalamazoo near St. Augustine Cathedral and Rugger's Up and Under. Two of the three homes have been vacant for years. The resi...
Jun 11, 2024 Arseni Mourzenko
Two suspects in custody following Graphic Packaging Plant break in
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police say two men are in custody following an apparent breaking and entering at the former Graphic Packaging Plant early Monday morning. Police say they ha...
Jun 11, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County treasurer releases foreclosure prevention program figures
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The final numbers from this year's annual foreclosure prevention program are in. It may be one of the most effective programs in town to prevent homelessness. Kalamazoo Co...
Jun 10, 2024 Kalamazoo County Treasurer Thomas Whitener answers questions concerning the performance of his duties for a second time under oath. (Photo from John McNeill)
AUDIO: Michikal work begins today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo is expected to begin breaking up concrete today on the most expensive road project in its history. Work commences today on Michikal, as the city begins eliminati...
Jun 10, 2024 Road closed sign
Kalamazoo house fire under investigation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A house fire in Kalamazoo is under investigation. Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the fire around 8:20 Sunday night in the 600 block of Village. Heavy fire and smoke ...
Jun 10, 2024 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety graphic (courtesy of KDPS)
Suspect in May 30th shooting incident in Kalamazoo Township arrested, charged
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Township Police Department has announced the arrest and arraignment of a suspect wanted in a shooting incident on May 30th. Officers were summoned to an addre...
Jun 07, 2024
Busy weekend ahead in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This is a busy weekend in Kalamazoo. In Kalamazoo, things start with Art on the Mall from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with displays by 60 plus loca...
Jun 07, 2024 Downtown Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Southwest Michigan First)
AUDIO: Two charged in 2023 Kalamazoo County drug overdose death
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two men are charged with drug dealing after at least six people died and ten were hospitalized in Kalamazoo County last April 12 and 13 from using cocaine laced with fenta...
Jun 07, 2024
