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Suspect arrested in Kalamazoo freed in murder of Detroit synagogue president
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An attorney says the suspect in the murder of a Detroit synagogue president has been released from custody. Attorney Allison Kriger would not give any additional informati...
Nov 13, 2023 Kalamazoo County Jail (photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo County man claims prize of over $416,000 in Michigan Lottery game
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Kalamazoo County has won over $416,000 in the Michigan Lottery's BIG CA$H Second Chance giveaway. The 67-year-old player chose to remain anonymous. The player won ...
Nov 13, 2023 Courtesy Michigan Lottery
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County Commission wants race, gender information from Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Is the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County diverse enough? Some county commissioners want to know if the department that keeps county roads fixed is doing enough to hire b...
Nov 13, 2023 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County logo
Search for suspects continues following spray paint vandalism in Upton Park area
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is looking for the persons responsible for spray painting suspected gang signs, profanity, and swastikas in the City of Springfield's ...
Nov 13, 2023 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
State House passes bill allowing 16, 17-year-olds to register to vote
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state House has passed a bill to allow 16 and 17-year-olds the right to register to vote when they turn 18. The bill is a response to low voter turnout numbers for young...
Nov 10, 2023 sugarfrizz / CC
Kalamazoo man charged with murder in November 4 shooting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 36-year-old Kalamazoo man is charged with open murder in the death of Kemberlyn Trotman on November 4. Laquay Woodford-Paige allegedly had a gun in each hand when he sho...
Nov 10, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board gets criticism of YWCA funding
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Abortion was on the national agenda on election day in several states and Wednesday night it became a point of contention at the Kalamazoo County board meeting. Opponents ...
Nov 09, 2023 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners at their meeting April 4, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
Suspect in Detroit synagogue president's murder arrested in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The suspect in the murder of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue president Samantha Woll in Detroit has been arrested in Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo Public Safety did not offer detail...
Nov 09, 2023
Kalamazoo's state senator leads the push for changing process for siting wind turbine and solar farm projects
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While Republicans say the move takes away local zoning control and approval for cities and townships, Michigan Senate Democrats Wednesday passed House bills they say will si...
Nov 09, 2023 Jimmy_Joe / CC
AUDIO: Economic indicators not pointing to recession in west Michigan
ALLENDALE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - October continued a downward trend in the west Michigan economy, but don't call it a recession. Grand Valley State University researcher Bring Long says a survey conducted...
Nov 08, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC
