Category Archives: Top News Stories
Error in not administering test led to Phoenix Alternative High School students to not meeting state graduation requirements, despite receiving diplomas
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former guidance counselor who reportedly forgot to administer a state required test led to more than half the graduating class at Kalamazoo's Phoenix Alternative High Sc...
Jan 25, 2024 Phoenix Alternative High School (courtesy Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Republicans rip Governor Whitmer's State of the State
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Republican lawmakers are ripping Governor Whitmer's 2024 State of the State address. House Republican Leader Matt Hall says she "played all her greatest hits. But even all ...
Jan 24, 2024
AUDIO: Governor Whitmer delivers State of the State
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for lawmakers to pass legislation to make community college tuition free for any high school graduate in the state regardless of their ...
Jan 24, 2024
Eight arrested at Van Buren County transitional housing facility during parole compliance check
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A parole compliance check at the Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program/Red Arrow Motel in Paw Paw Township led to the arrest of eight people Tuesday night. Deputies and de...
Jan 24, 2024 Van Buren County Sheriff's Office cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo gives out social justice youth awards
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It was a packed house at Kalamazoo City Hall Monday night as the city commission hosted the presentation of the Annual Social Justice Youth Awards. Mayor Dave Anderson sa...
Jan 24, 2024
Governor Whitmer to give State of the State address Wednesday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her State of the State address tonight at 7:00 p.m. before a joint session of the state House and Senate. She will call for the passag...
Jan 24, 2024 Governor Whitmer during State of the State address 2022. (Image via Governor Whitmer Livestream).
AUDIO: Portage changes city council rules
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An outpouring of public concern in Portage about proposed changes to public participation at city council meetings has prompted some modifications, and explanations for why...
Jan 24, 2024
Three area organizations receive grants to help bridge the digital divide for those in need
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, Western Michigan University, and the Portage Community Center have each received a $20,000 from AT&T that the company says will support th...
Jan 23, 2024
Woman saved from burning Pennfield Township motel, deputy and three firefighters treated for smoke in inhalation
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A woman was saved from a burning motel in Pennfield Township north of Battle Creek on Monday night after a fire broke out. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department ...
Jan 23, 2024 Pictured is CCSO Sgt Shad Walling keeping fire away from an occupied room while Pennfield Fire Department suited up to enter the room. Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Portage may change council rules
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage City Council will consider changes in their rules tonight that at least one resident says would make it tougher for citizens to participate in their local gover...
Jan 23, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
