Category Archives: Top News Stories
WMU Board of Trustees approves continued use of federal military surplus program
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has authorized its Public Safety Department to continue to receive equipment from military surplus through the sometimes ...
Nov 30, 2023 The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meeting Nov. 30, 2023 in the Grand Ballroom in Heritage Hall (courtesy John McNeill)
Portage armed robbery under investigation
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage Public Safety is investigating an armed robbery at the Speedway gas station at 507 West Milham Avenue. A Black man entered the store just before 1 a.m. Thursday, gr...
Nov 30, 2023 Portage Police cruiser (photo by John McNeil)
Group working to preserve the historic First Baptist Church in Kalamazoo receives over $18,000 from Guys Who Give
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The capital campaign for the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC) received a boost Wednesday night, being awarded $18,300 from Guys Who Give of Kalamazoo at their...
Nov 29, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition)
Calhoun County Public Health officials provide more info on mass drug overdose
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department is providing an update following a public health investigation of multiple drug overdoses on November 23, 2023. Multiple EMS,...
Nov 29, 2023 Courtesy Calhoun County Health Department Facebook page
AUDIO: Kalamazoo City Commission looking to hire lobbyist
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It's just the way politics works these days, if you want to get a politician's attention, you need a professional to do the job. Looking ahead to all the demands that wil...
Nov 29, 2023
Battle Creek Police release video of hotel incident and ensuing 100 MPH chase
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police have released a six minute video related to last Saturday's fight at the Baymont by Wyndham Hotel on Beckley Road and car chase. The video is a compi...
Nov 29, 2023 Image from Battle Creek Police Officer's body cam showing suspect vehicle hitting police car last Saturday. Courtesy City of Battle Creek
WMU to honor trailblazing African American builder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University Wednesday afternoon will host a special event recognizing the legacy of Albert White, the trailblazing African American builder credited with o...
Nov 29, 2023 Western Michigan University's Heritage Hall (courtesy Western Michigan University)
Kalamazoo Public Library holding public meetings on search for new director
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Public Library is holding hour-long meetings today at its five facilities to get input from the community on what people want in a new director. Those will ...
Nov 28, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Library-Central Library (courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Library)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board chairman wants to give retirees more
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County board chair John Taylor may have something extra in the Christmas stocking for county retirees this year. He says he would like to explore giving them a ...
Nov 28, 2023 Photo from John McNeill.
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries has $20,000 challenge match for #GivingTuesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries says a local couple has issued a challenge to the community for #GivingTuesday, agreeing to match any donations made to KGM up to $20,000. Acco...
Nov 27, 2023 Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (KGM) logo. (Image courtesy of Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries).
