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Two persons of interest in Kalamazoo murder arrested on unrelated charges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two persons of interest in the shooting death of a man in Kalamazoo Tuesday night have been arrested on unrelated charges. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says d...
Ken Delaney Apr 11, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

DNR weighing charges in gray wolf shooting in Calhoun County
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering charges in the shooting death of a gray wolf in Calhoun County. A hunter and a guide thought it was a large coyot...
Michael Arney Apr 11, 2024 (Logo courtesy of Michigan DNR)

Some in law enforcement say red flag law rollout smoother than expected
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some law enforcement officials in west Michigan say the rollout of the state's new red flag law two months ago has been smoother than people expected. There have been at l...
Michael Arney Apr 11, 2024 Ken Hawkins / CC

Local United Way to administer FEMA grants for nonprofits tackling hunger, homelessness
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Local food and shelter programs in Kalamazoo County and the surrounding region covered by the United Way of South Central Michigan are eligible for a share of $466,232 in ...
Ken Delaney Apr 10, 2024 United Ways of South Central Michigan logo. (Image courtesy United Ways of South Central Michigan).

Tourism professionals and volunteers help construct new wiffle ball field in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With assistance from over 60 volunteers involved in the tourism business statewide, work on a new wiffle ball field began at Mayor's Riverfront Park in Kalamazoo Tuesday. ...
Ken Delaney Apr 10, 2024 (courtesy Kalamazoo Growlers)

Victim of Tuesday homicide in Kalamazoo identified
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety says they are investigating a homicide that happened Tuesday night on Interfaith Boulevard near the city's north side. The victim has been identifi...
Michael Arney Apr 10, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)

Arrest made in Monday stabbing near Galesburg
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect in a stabbing in Charleston Township on Monday has been charged. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says they responded to the 12000 block of East L Avenue fo...
Michael Arney Apr 10, 2024

Tuesday night homicide under investigation in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Safety says they are investigating a homicide that happened Tuesday night on Interfaith Boulevard near the city's north side. They have not indicated who ...
Michael Arney Apr 10, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)

MSP issue bank, credit union fraud warning
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police are issuing a warning to people to watch their bank account activity closely. That is due to members falling victim at an alarming rate by clicking on ...
Michael Arney Apr 10, 2024 Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police

AUDIO: Portage City Manager presents budget proposal
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage City Manager Patrick McGinnis presented his council with his proposed budget for the next Fiscal year, sending it to them just before last night's regular meeting. H...
John McNeill Apr 10, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)




