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Several hundred lose power due to early morning thunderstorm
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An early morning thunderstorm has knocked out power for some. 255 Consumers Energy customers in Kalamazoo County lost power from the storm that developed around 3:00 a.m. ...
Sep 19, 2022
Botched investigation into harassment allegations reason for termination of top leaders at Kalamazoo Twp Fire Department
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- According to findings of an independent investigation, a botched investigation into harassment allegations led to the termination of the top leaders at the Kalam...
Sep 18, 2022
Suspect arrested after shooting at deputies in hours long standoff in St. Joseph County
MENDON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- St. Joseph County deputies arrested a man following an hours long standoff Saturday night, September 17 in Mendon. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite says the inciden...
Sep 18, 2022
Kalamazoo woman dies after her vehicle crashes into a tree and light pole
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police believe speed was a factor in the crash Saturday afternoon that claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman from Kalamazoo. At approximately 1:20 p.m. Kalamazoo Departm...
Sep 17, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
One dead after early morning shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 30-year-old Kalamazoo man is dead, after being shot early Saturday morning. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says when officers arrived at 4:42 a.m. in the 1400...
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Search warrant leads to multiple drug related charges for Marcellus man
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) detectives executed a search warrant on Wednesday, September 14 in the 16000 block of Marcellus Highway in Volinia Township, near Marc...
Sep 16, 2022
Initial numbers show boost in enrollment at WMU after past sagging numbers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After years of declining enrollment, WMU President Edward Montgomery confirmed for Board Members that at least for this year, their freshman class is bucking the trend. H...
Sep 16, 2022 Western Michigan University President Dr. Edward Montgomery addressing WMU Board Members on increasing enrollment trends. (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Kalamazoo Township fire chief and battalion chief fired by township manager
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Township's Fire Chief and Battalion Chief were abruptly fired on Wednesday, September 14. According to WWMT, firefighters were called to Kalamazoo Township's Ea...
Sep 15, 2022
Police seeking help in locating suspect in Battle Creek bank robbery
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek police have released the above photo of the bank robbery suspect from Monday, September 12. They are looking for the public's help in locating him. Anyone...
Sep 14, 2022 Photo provided by the Battle Creek Police Department.
Suspect described as suicidal in custody after alleged gunfire in multi-county police chase
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 39-year-old man from Monroe who was described as suicidal was taken into custody Tuesday night near Eaton Rapids after a chase that went through several counties. Th...
Sep 14, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
