Category Archives: Top News Stories
New Abraham Lincoln statue in Bronson Park vandalized less than two days after unveiling
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The new seven-foot-tall statue of Abraham Lincoln in Bronson Park has been defaced, less than 48 hours after it was unveiled Sunday. The statue was found covered in red sp...
Aug 29, 2023 Statue of Abraham Lincoln in Kalamazoo's Bronson Park
Portage City Council joins investigation into whether Brayton lied about her residency
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council is investigating if councilwoman Lisa Brayton is eligible to serve in the office she was elected to in 2021. Brayton is running for mayor this fall,...
Aug 29, 2023
One day before fall classes begin, open house set for new WMU Student Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After months of delays in opening, Western Michigan University will celebrate the grand opening of the new WMU Student Center Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony will be held ...
Aug 28, 2023 (courtesy Western Michigan University)
KDPS releases names of two people found murdered in North Rose Street home last week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has identified the two people found dead in a home in the city last Tuesday. KDPS says the bodies of 46-year-old Tarra Dametria M...
Aug 28, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
School bells ring across Kalamazoo County today for the start of new academic year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Classes for the 2023-2024 year begin today for students in public schools across Kalamazoo County. Today is just a half day for students in Kalamazoo Public Schools. The d...
Aug 28, 2023
New cameras installed on Kalamazoo Public School buses to help catch drivers ignoring flashing red lights
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Things may look a little different out there as you head out this morning. You may see a lot more children and big yellow buses as students report for the first half day o...
Aug 28, 2023 Bill McChesney / CC
One dead in Saturday night shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One man is dead after being shot in a home in the 1600 block of Stockbridge Avenue in Kalamazoo Saturday night. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was called to the...
Aug 27, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Lake Street shooting Friday evening leaves one injured in Kalamazoo.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A shooting around 6:00 p.m. Friday in Kalamazoo has left one person injured and the alleged shooter in custody. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the shooting...
Aug 25, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
One arrest in felony shooting incident; another suspect still at large
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One suspect is behind bars and a second is being sought in connection with a shooting incident Friday afternoon. Deputies from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department wer...
Aug 25, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
New Kalamazoo Lincoln Statue dedication ceremony set for Sunday in Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After a decade of planning, a bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln sculpted by Terre Haute IN artist Bill Wolfe will be dedicated and unveiled this Sunday in Kalamazoo's Brons...
Aug 25, 2023
