Category Archives: Top News Stories
Father of outgoing Congressman Fred Upton passes away
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The father of Congressman Fred Upton has died. Steve Upton was 98 and died yesterday morning. Steve was the son of Whirlpool co-founder Frederick Upton and was a World Wa...
Dec 28, 2022 Former US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) in a file photo. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Fred Upton)
AUDIO: KPS searching for it's next Superintendent
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo's School Trustees will have their work cut out for them in 2023 as they search for a new Superintendent. The unexpected resignation of Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri has...
Dec 27, 2022
Co-leader of plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer sentenced to 16 year prison term
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The co-leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Adam Fox returned to federal court Tuesday, December 27 four mont...
Dec 27, 2022 Photo of Adam Fox provided by the Kent County Jail.
AUDIO: City officials aim to improve Metro Transit service for Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage City Officials say they are paying a great deal for Metro Transit Service and not getting much bang for the buck. The system is partially supported by a regional mi...
Dec 26, 2022
AUDIO: Covid relief money soon to benefit Kalamazoo community
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As the worst of the pandemic continues to fade in the rearview mirror, a good chunk of the Covid Relief money granted by the American Rescue Plan will finally begin to fl...
Dec 26, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
KDPS investigates shooting, male struck by gunfire
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo msn is hospitalized after being shot on Christmas Eve. Around 2:16 p.m., Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority received a report of several gunshots...
Dec 24, 2022 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety logo
KDPS arrests suspect for armed home invasion and unlawful imprisonment
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man is in custody after allegedly holding several people at gunpoint Friday morning. At approximately 10:30 a.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer...
Dec 23, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Blowing and drifting snow and dangerous wind chills as Blizzard Warning continues until Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - High winds and brutally cold temperatures have now moved into West Michigan, as a Blizzard Warning remains in effect for many counties, including Kalamazoo, Allegan, Van B...
Dec 23, 2022
Snow Removal Emergency issued for City of Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Portage has issued a Snow Removal Emergency, restricting on-street parking beginning at midnight on Thursday, December 22. This restriction will remain in effec...
Dec 22, 2022
Interim principal of Portage Northern High School resigns
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Northern High School interim principal has resigned. The district announced on Wednesday, December 21 that interim principle Michael Huber resigned following an...
Dec 22, 2022 Photo from Portage Northern High School Facebook page.
