Category Archives: Top News Stories
Legislature passes bill to allow alcohol sales at college sporting events and concerts in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Legislation sponsored by Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo that would allow alcohol sales on a continuing basis at university sporting events and concerts is awaiting Gover...
Jun 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy of WMU)
Kalamazoo College receives $2 million grant for science center and electrical grid upgrades on campus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo College Dow Science Center will undergo a facelift, thanks to a $2 million grant from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. The science center, complet...
Jun 28, 2023 A student performs lab work at the Kalamazoo College Dow Science Center (courtesy Kalamazoo College)
Megasite battery plant opponents file lawsuit against City of Marshall
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - As they promised last week, opponents of the proposed Ford Motor Company electric vehicle battery plant at the Marshall Megasite have filed a lawsuit against the City of Mar...
Jun 28, 2023 Courtesy Stop the Marshall Megasite Facebook page
Elderly pedestrian struck in killed by pick-up truck in Galesburg
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says a 77-year-old man was killed yesterday in Galesburg when he was hit by a pickup truck. It happened on 35th Street just north of ...
Jun 28, 2023 BMN Network / CC
Former Vicksburg Rocket Football treasurer charged with embezzling over $33,000 from the program
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The former treasurer of the Vicksburg youth football program has been charged with embezzling over $33,000 from the organization. 36-year-old Ashley Schippers was arraigne...
Jun 27, 2023 A mugshot of Ashley Schippers of Vicksburg, MI (courtesy Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office)
AUDIO: New Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent lays out his goals for the district
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The new Superintendent for Kalamazoo Public School says he has short term and long range goals for the district, and has made it clear where he draws the line for both stu...
Jun 27, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade (courtesy KPS)
Child porn suspect arrested, arraigned in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - A 28-year-old suburban Grand Rapids man is in the Allegan County Jail after a arrest last week on child porn charges. Gary Christopher Carlson was arraigned Monday in Allega...
Jun 27, 2023 Gary Christopher Carlson (photo courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
City webinar set to provide updates on Kalamazoo road construction projects
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo will host a virtual webinar Wednesday, June 28 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. to provide an update on 2023 street construction projects including Ransom Street,...
Jun 27, 2023
Man charged with shooting two dogs and killing one in Lawrence last week
LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police say a man shot two dogs last week, killing one of them near Lawrence in Van Buren County. Steven St-Cyr is charged with animal cruelty causing death, ...
Jun 27, 2023 Steven St-Cyr (courtesy Van Buren County Sheriff's Office)
Portage City Manager gets high marks from City Council, receives 5% pay raise
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council has completed their first annual evaluation of their new City Manager Patrick McGinnis, and are apparently happy with his work. Mayor Pro Tempore Ji...
Jun 26, 2023 City of Portage logo
