Category Archives: Top News Stories
Charges possible for two men involved in Comstock Township I-94 crash
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police are investigating a crash in Kalamazoo County involving road rage, assault and battery, and minor injuries. MSP troopers say it happened arou...
Apr 11, 2023 Photo provided by the Michigan State Police.
KRESA Board of Education to interview 3 candidates for superintendent position
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency, or KRESA, Board of Education is moving ahead with selecting a new superintendent. According to KRESA Communications Man...
Apr 11, 2023 KRESA image logo.
Former Kalamazoo Public Schools assistant superintendent files lawsuit over firing
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The former Kalamazoo Public Schools assistant superintendent of operations has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the district. WWMT-TV says Jim English, who was fired in ...
Apr 11, 2023
Judge lifts temporary injunction in Portage Northern graduation case
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - For the time being, Portage Northern High School will keep its graduation date of May 26 after a judge lifted the temporary injunction ordering the graduation date move. Sen...
Apr 11, 2023 Photo from Portage Northern High School Facebook page.
Michigan State Police confirm they are investigating Kalamazoo Township Manager
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Township Manager Dexter Mitchell is reportedly under investigation by Michigan State Police. Troopers have confirmed Mitchell is considered a suspect in...
Apr 11, 2023 Kalamazoo Township Manager Dexter Mitchell (courtesy Kalamazoo Township)
KPS Board of Education moves onto next phase in superintendent search
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education is moving into the next phase of its search for its next superintendent. Board members plan to review the applications of thos...
Apr 10, 2023 Kalamazoo Central High School - Google Street View
Saugatuck Brewing Company opens in downtown Kalamazoo at former site of Olde Peninsula
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Today is the opening day for a new brew pub in downtown Kalamazoo. Saugatuck Brewing Company-Kalamazoo is holding a press conference and ribbon cutting beginning at 11:30 ...
Apr 10, 2023 (courtesy Saugatuck Brewing Company-Kalamazoo)
Kalamazoo College natatorium garners national recognition for environmental design
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo College and TowerPinkster, an architecture, engineering and interior design firm, are celebrating the victory of their combined effort that resulted in LEED cert...
Apr 09, 2023 Photo provided by Kalamazoo College.
Kalamazoo motorcyclist killed in Van Buren County crash Friday afternoon
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A motorcyclist from Kalamazoo was killed in a Friday afternoon crash in Van Buren County's Lawrence Township. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says the accide...
Apr 08, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Search resumes for new Kalamazoo Public Library Executive Director
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Public Library is still looking for a new Executive Director after finalist Kendra Jones declined an offer for the position. The district's board of trustees...
Apr 08, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Public Library)
