Category Archives: Top News Stories
AUDIO: Graduation and drop-out rates greater for Kalamazoo Public Schools that many other districts
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - When it comes to graduation and drop-out rates, Kalamazoo Public Schools students took a far greater hit during the COVID-19 pandemic than those in most other districts. T...
Mar 17, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Plea of no contest entered by two former Lakeside Academy workers in teen's death
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two former Lakeside Academy workers have entered a plea of no contest on Thursday for their alleged involvement in the death of 16-year-old Cornelius Fredericks. 49-year-...
Mar 16, 2023 Mugshot photos provided by the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office.
Governor Whitmer announces 150 new jobs with 51 of them coming to a Kalamazoo company
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Corporation on Thursday, March 16 to announce three business expansion projects set to create a total of 150 new jo...
Mar 16, 2023 FlavorSum LLC provides flavor solutions for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, helping companies go to market quickly and cost-effectively with innovative solutions for delivering great-tasting products that inspire loyalty among consumers. The company currently employs 60 Michiganders at its facility in the city of Kalamazoo.
Stryker employee accused of stealing trade secrets
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A now-former Stryker employee is denying allegations that she stole trade secrets from the company. Stryker Corporation, which is headquartered in Portage MI, filed a feder...
Mar 16, 2023 Stryker logo. (Photo courtesy of Stryker).
Kalamazoo's Meals on Wheels program reaches its 60th anniversary
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- They call it march for Meals. Kalamazoo's Meals on Wheels program has reached its 60th anniversary, and is celebrating with other programs around the country this month. ...
Mar 16, 2023
Kalamazoo Community Foundation names it's new President & CEO
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After a six-month search, Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) has named Dr. Grace Lubwama as it's new President and Chief Executive Officer. In the interim, both YWCA K...
Mar 15, 2023 Photo of Dr. Grace Lubwama courtesy of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
Pastor says no plans in place for homeless housing project at vacant school site
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Contrary to rumors, there will be no low-income housing going in at the site of a vacant school on Cobb Avenue on Kalamazoo's Northside. As we reported last week, a number...
Mar 15, 2023
Stolen vehicle recovered in Kalamazoo, multiple weapons recovered
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three are in custody after the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety recovered a stolen vehicle along with multiple weapons late last night. KDPS says around 11:00 p.m. Tu...
Mar 15, 2023 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
KDPS to conduct training exercise in two neighborhood locations Wednesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Members of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety are getting set to hold a training exercise on Wednesday, March 15. According to the City of Kalamazoo, the exercise ...
Mar 14, 2023 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
City of Kalamazoo seeking public input on 2023 HUD Action Plan through 30-day comment period
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- If you want to give Kalamazoo city officials and The Federal Government a piece of your mind on the current Housing crisis, City Hall is asking for your input. On Monday,...
Mar 14, 2023
