Category Archives: Top News Stories
Two injured in three vehicle crash at Sprinkle Road and Lake Street early this morning
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two people were injured early Monday morning in a three vehicle crash in Kalamazoo County's Comstock Township. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says the accid...
May 01, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil)
Major road project on US-131 south of Kalamazoo begins Monday
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The rebuilding and repaving of more than 13 miles of US-131 south of Kalamazoo begins Monday. The work is set to take place from Hoffman Road in Three Rivers to Shaver ...
May 01, 2023
City of Kalamazoo makes provisions for No Mow May
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As the City of Kalamazoo begins its tall grass and weed ordinance enforcement starting in May, it's also making provisions for residents who wish to take part in No Mow Ma...
Apr 30, 2023 (Photo by Jerry Malec)
Audio: Well known meeting space on WMU campus to get official name
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's a central gathering spot on the Western Michigan University Campus and now it will have an official name. Throughout the university's time it's been nicknamed "the Fl...
Apr 28, 2023 A shot of the new "W-Plaza" (courtesy of WMU)
The field is down to three, as Board of Education selects finalists for Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There are now three finalists for the job of Superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools. After two interview sessions this week and grilling six semi-finalist, the Board o...
Apr 28, 2023 The finalists for Superintendent of the Kalamazoo Public Schools (courtesy KPS)
AUDIO: More than 2,300 students to walk the stage in largest graduation ceremony for WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Here is another sure sign of the season. Saturday, April 29 will be Spring Graduation for students at WMU. Commencement is held three times a year at Western, but this wil...
Apr 28, 2023 (Photo by John McNeil).
AUDIO: WMU to allow alcohol sales at Waldo Stadium beginning in fall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University will begin alcohol sales at Waldo Stadium on game days this fall for the first time. The WMU Board approved the request Thursday from Athletic ...
Apr 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy of WMU)
Several area school district millage proposals up for vote on Tuesday, May 2
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - West Michiganders are preparing to head to the polls on Tuesday, May 2nd to vote on a number of proposed millages that are new and up for renewal in several local school d...
Apr 27, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Allegan County woman killed in vehicle-train crash Wednesday
LEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Allegan County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a vehicle crash with a train that killed a Pullman resident Wednesday morning. Authorities say it happened around 9:...
Apr 27, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Kalamazoo County property values rise 6.8% in the past year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's a good news bad news kind of story, depending on what side of the tax bill you are on. The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners has just approved their latest Tax ...
Apr 27, 2023 GotCredit / CC
