Category Archives: Top News Stories
Exterior cameras to be installed on Kalamazoo Public Schools buses to catch vehicles that don't stop for flashing lights
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - You may want to think twice before speeding past a stopped Kalamazoo Public Schools bus with its lights flashing. The Board of Education has approved a $127,000 contract t...
Apr 08, 2023 Bill McChesney / CC
AUDIO: KPS Board of Education says they can't comment further on Superintendent's separation deal
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were calls again at the Kalamazoo School Public Schools Board of Education meeting last night for a third party investigation into why Superintendent Dr. Rita Raicho...
Apr 07, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education April 6, 2023 (courtesy of John McNeill)
Kalamazoo County agrees to land deal that allows $300-million downtown arena to move forward
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Some hard bargaining has resulted in the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners chairman signing an agreement with the developers of Kalamazoo's proposed downtown sports ...
Apr 07, 2023 Artist rendering of proposed sports arena and event center in downtown Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Southwest Michigan First)
Car recovered and victim identified in Tuesday's fatal shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officials have identified the victim of a fatal shooting near Western Michigan University's campus that took place earlier this week...
Apr 06, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Lillywhite to face criminal charges for February 26 crash in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Getting authorized criminal charges against St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark A. Lillywhite on Thursday, April 6. The charges stem...
Apr 06, 2023 Mugshot for St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite Feb 26, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Co Sheriff's Office)
Vacant commercial building fire in Kalamazoo under investigation by KDPS
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are searching for the cause of a fire at a commercial building Wednesday afternoon, April 5. KDPS says their officers respond...
Apr 05, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
UPDATE: Tornado watch dropped, but flood advisory still in effect
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 4 P.M. HAS BEEN DROPPED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. Flood advisory still remains in effect until 3:15 p.m. (Previous advisories). The National Weathe...
Apr 05, 2023 Vehicles of all shapes and sizes work to carefully negotiate pooling water on a section at West Main and N. Clarendon Street in Kalamazoo during heavy rain on Wednesday, April 5. (Photo by Jerry Malec)
Kalamazoo County board delays vote on land deal for downtown arena, with some hoping for a "better deal"
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners is delaying approval of a land deal for the new arena project downtown to see if they can get a better deal. Catalyst Developme...
Apr 05, 2023 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners at their meeting April 4, 2023 (courtesy John McNeill)
KDPS investigating fatal shooting near WMU Campus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- One person is dead following a fatal shooting near the campus of Western Michigan University on Tuesday, April 4. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, ...
Apr 04, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Local economic development group says new sports arena and battery plant will be "game changers" for the region
KALAMAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The new sports arena and event center proposed for downtown Kalamazoo is just one of a couple of major new projects that Southwest Michigan First is working on, with the...
Apr 04, 2023 Artist rendering of proposed sports arena and event center in downtown Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Southwest Michigan First)
