Category Archives: Top News Stories
Huizenga, Panetta introduce federal legislation to help tree growers
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC/WKZO) - Some help for tree growers could be coming soon from Washington. Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga and California Congressman Jimmy Panetta have introduced the Protecting Am...
Jul 28, 2023 US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Victim in Sunday shooting at Concord Place Apartments dies
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man who was shot at an apartment complex near Kalamazoo nearly a week ago has died from his injuries. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says 21-year-old Davion Lamar...
Jul 27, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil).
AUDIO: Portage's housing development proposal halted for now after unprecedented community opposition
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One of the two developers proposing a controversial new housing development near Austin Lake has withdrawn his request for rezoning after unprecedented community opposition,...
Jul 26, 2023 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
KDPS reiterates seriousness of gun violence in Kalamazoo; 4 people injured in shootings on Sunday alone
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officials are calling attention to the seriousness of gun violence in the city by reporting that four people had been shot in two unr...
Jul 26, 2023 (Photo courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety).
Kalamazoo County Emergency Management says stay cool, stay alert today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Today's "Enhanced" probability for severe storms looks to be shaping up as advertised by the US National Weather Service Grand Rapids Michigan and the NOAA NWS Storm Predi...
Jul 26, 2023
Retreat for Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners allows them to dig deep on budget priorities
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners has set its first priorities for the next year, with more to come later, once they have a clearer picture on funding. At a retr...
Jul 26, 2023 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners retreat July 25, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
"Edge Lane Road" project moving ahead for Kalamazoo's Winchell Avenue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After vocal opposition to reducing traffic to one lane on the west end of Winchell Avenue, the City of Kalamazoo plans to go forward with a one year pilot project anyway. ...
Jul 26, 2023 A diagram of the proposed Edge Lane Road for Winchell Ave (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
Body of woman missing since May 29 believed found in Cass County
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman reported on Tuesday that a body believed to be that of Marilee Furlong has been found in a wooded area off Miller Road...
Jul 25, 2023 Marilee Furlong of Three Rivers, MI (courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office)
AUDIO: Easing misbehavior and violence in schools top of mind for new KPS superintendent meet and greet on Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's new Superintendent of Schools has frequently heard one particular concern from parents and staff he has met so far, and that's discipline. Dr. Darrin Slade has...
Jul 25, 2023 (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Crash between semi and passenger vehicle kills 40-year-old Battle Creek man on Sunday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police are investigating a car accident that killed a 40-year-old man on Sunday, July 23. Officers responded around 4:15 a.m. to the intersection of Dickma...
Jul 24, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
