Category Archives: Top News Stories
Sturgis City Commission approves loan to keep local hospital open
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Sturgis Hospital will stay open, at least for now. During a special meeting on Thursday night, the Sturgis City Commission approved a $645,000 loan to help the hospital stay...
Jul 01, 2022 Sturgis Hospital, Sturgis MI (courtesy of Sturgis Hospital Facebook page)
Nine arrested in raid at suspected Three Rivers drug house
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - Nine people are facing charges after the Michigan State Police Southwest Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at a suspected drug house in Three Rivers on Thursday. Sta...
Jul 01, 2022 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Man walks into credit union with handgun and shotgun; arrested by Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a "man with a gun" call at Omni Credit Union located at 4150 West Dickman Road in Springfield around 11:50 a...
Jun 30, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
AUDIO: Graduation numbers trending up for Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It appears that Kalamazoo Public School students have bounced back academically following the pandemic. And while school officials say there is still room for improvement...
Jun 30, 2022
Man responsible for Portage stabbing death of father and son arrested in Arizona
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo man accused in the stabbing deaths of a father and son in Portage has been arrested. Authorities say 27-year-old Nathaniel Doyle was booked into the Kalamazoo...
Jun 29, 2022 Nathaniel Doyle booking photo provided by the Kalamazoo County Jail.
COVID Emergency Relief Act rent assistance to expire June 30
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Those needing rent assistance through a federal program created during the pandemic don't have much time to take advantage. The federal COVID Emergency Relief Act provide...
Jun 29, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Saying the project is too vague and application came with insufficient information, Portage rejects liquor license at Crossroads
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage City Council has rejected an application to license a bar proposed for the Crossroads, as they were not convinced the plan at the struggling mall is viable. The ...
Jun 29, 2022 Portage City Council meeting June 28, 2022 (photo credit-John McNeill)
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office seeking information on two wanted people
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of two wanted people. Police are identifying the first wanted person as 27-year-old Tay...
Jun 28, 2022 Left, wanted person Taylor R. Morgan, and right, wanted person Thomas C. Carpentier. (Photos from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office)
Water shutoff on Battle Creek street as crews repair water main break
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- City crews are currently repairing a water main break on Sigel Street in Battle Creek. According to the City Manager's Office, this will require a temporary water shut...
Jun 28, 2022
14-year-old shot early Monday morning in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 14-year-old is in the hospital and a 19-year-old is in custody after a shooting in Kalamazoo early Monday morning. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the sho...
Jun 27, 2022
