Category Archives: Top News Stories
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on South Sprinkle Road
BRADY TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A motorcyclist was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle that apparently turned in front of him. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office ...
Apr 09, 2024
Kalamazoo man in critical condition after being hit by vehicle on South Westnedge Avenue
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Public Safety officers say a 29-year-old Kalamazoo man is hospitalized in critical condition after he was hit by a Jeep around 6:15 last evening. It happened near th...
Apr 09, 2024 (photo by John McNeil)
Final year of US-131 rebuilding in Kalamazoo County begins next Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A major multi-year roadway project in Kalamazoo County resumes next Monday. Work on the second year of the two-year, $51 million project to rebuild and repave 13.4 miles o...
Apr 08, 2024
AUDIO: Portage might give three businesses partial refunds for liquor license applications
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council had bad news for three local businessmen at their last meeting, and may have a little good news when they meet Tuesday. The existing businesses appl...
Apr 08, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department earns accreditation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With trust in public institutions at an all time low, the public ranks small businesses, the military, at the top, and the police at 43%, although they have all dropped in...
Apr 08, 2024 Foreground: Matt Saxton, Executive Director of the Michigan Sheriffs Association. Sheriff Rick Fuller, Ron Wiles, Accreditation Program Director, with the members of the Kalamazoo County Commission, and Undersheriff James Van Dyken
St. Joseph County home invasion/sexual assault suspect in custody
CENTREVILLE, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman says a 25-year-old Sturgis man who was a suspect in the March 20 sexual assault of two girls under the age of 13 during a ho...
Apr 05, 2024 St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo County man claims $300,000 Michigan Lottery instant game prize
LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 58-year-old Kalamazoo County man is $300,000 richer after he played the Michigan Lottery's X's and O's Bingo instant game. The lucky player chose to remain anonymous. He bo...
Apr 05, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Lottery Facebook page
Simon & Schuster to publish "True Gretch," written by Governor Whitmer
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a book being published on July 9. Simon & Schuster has announced it is publishing "True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, a...
Apr 05, 2024
Groundbreaking held for tiny home project in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Ground has been broken on a project to build three tiny homes in Kalamazoo for people who are struggling to secure housing. The 400-square-foot homes will be built for peo...
Apr 05, 2024 (courtesy Discover Kalamazoo)
Tax credits of $3 million for new Kalamazoo and Battle Creek housing projects
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Housing projects in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek were among 22 across the state that are receiving financial support through a federal tax credits program. Low-Income Housin...
Apr 05, 2024 alexraths / Depositphotos.com
