Category Archives: Top News Stories
West Centre Avenue "right turn only" lane closure begins Wednesday, June 22
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Commuters in Portage need to make note of a right turn lane closure on one of the city's busiest streets beginning on Wednesday, June 22. City officials say the "right turn...
Jun 21, 2022 Photo provided by the Portage Department of Transportation and Utilities Office.
Family of son who died in Kalamazoo County Jail in 2020 filing $150,000 lawsuit
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A family whose son died in the Kalamazoo County Jail plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the jail. WWMT-TV reported that 29-year-old Chase Lovell died by suici...
Jun 21, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Kellogg Company announces plan to separate North American cereal and plant-based food businesses
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Kellogg Company announced on Tuesday that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to separate its North American cereal and plant-based food businesses, via tax-free ...
Jun 21, 2022 Kellogg's company logo
Kalamazoo County and city commissioners to determine recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funding
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Groups in Kalamazoo County waiting for American Rescue Plan Act funding may find out soon if there is money headed their way. Pressure has been building with both City an...
Jun 21, 2022 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Death of Kalamazoo Township man ruled a homicide
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police have ruled the death of a Kalamazoo Township man who was found in his burned out home to be a homicide. 53-year-old James Travis was found dead inside his ...
Jun 21, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
18-year-old dead after crash in Barry County
RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An 18-year-old man from Kentwood is dead following a crash in Barry County. Authorities says two vehicles were involved in the accident that happened around 10 a.m...
Jun 20, 2022 Barry County Sheriff's Dept. logo
Can-Do Kalamazoo launches Patronicity campaign and shares new building plans
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Can-Do Kalamazoo has a new look and will soon have a new building. The mixed-use business incubator shared its new branding as well as floor plans and amenities for its f...
Jun 20, 2022 Can-Do Kalamazoo new floor plans.
Two Kalamazoo County bridges to be closed indefinitely
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County announced the closure of two Kalamazoo County bridges on Monday, June 20. They are the 40th Street bridge between W Avenue and X A...
Jun 20, 2022
Kalamazoo City Commissioners to vote on earth-friendly proposal Tuesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo may not be able to save the planet by going green on its own, but city commissioners are expected to approve a plan tonight to at least do their part...
Jun 20, 2022 City of Kalamazoo Sustainability Director Jamie McCarthy (photo credit: John McNeill)
City, school, and transit officials keep a close eye on rising gas prices
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Stopping for gas these days can be an emotional experience with prices cresting at over $5.00. Imagine having a whole fleet of vehicles. Kalamazoo City Commissioners recen...
Jun 20, 2022 A Kalamazoo Metro Transit bus (courtesy of Metro Transit)
