Category Archives: Top News Stories
School bonds dominate local ballot proposals tomorrow
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tomorrow is election day in Michigan, and 173 local property tax units have nearly four-billion-dollars in funding on the ballot. Nearly 90% of the money is being requeste...
Nov 03, 2025 hjl / CC
AUDIO: Portage Battle of the Bins food drive collects nearly two tons of food
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Portage has just completed a couple of successful collections. Their now-annual Battle of the Bins was a food drive that pitted the fans of Portage Northern and ...
Nov 03, 2025 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
Three killed as wrong way driver crashes into another vehicle on U.S. 131
WAYLAND TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three people were killed as a driver going the wrong way on U.S. 131 in Allegan County crashed into another vehicle early Sunday morning. Allegan County Sheriff's O...
Nov 02, 2025 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Man arrested after allegedly shooting at bond agents
KALAMAZOO, MI (WK,O AM/FM) - A man who bond agents were trying to pick up allegedly fired at the agents then held police at bay before surrendering. The incident happened just after 6:00 p.m. at a bus...
Nov 01, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
One injured in Cass County crash Friday night
MASON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says alcohol may have been a factor in a Halloween night crash in Mason Township. Around 10:50 p.m. deputies responded to a two-vehic...
Nov 01, 2025
Kalamazoo man arrested after fleeing from KVET investigators
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A Kalamazoo man who fled from police is now in custody and facing numerous felony charges. Wednesday members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) Crime Reduction...
Oct 31, 2025
Suspect arrested after vehicle chase and assault on deputy
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 47-year-old man is in the Calhoun County Jail after being arrested following a chase involving several law enforcement agencies Thursday night. The sheriff's of...
Oct 31, 2025 Calhoun County Sheriff's Office cruisers. (Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office).
Commission approves contract for new City Manager
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo City Commission Thursday ratified their contract with Malcolm Hankins to become their next City Manager. The vote was 5 1, with commissioner Quiana Decker co...
Oct 30, 2025 Newly selected Kalamazoo City Manager Malcolm Hankins (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
Portage, Kalamazoo Metro teaming up for urgent "Stuff the Bus" food drive
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage and Kalamazoo Metro are partnering for an urgent "Stuff the Bus" food drive to support Twelve Baskets, the volunteer-run food pantry serving families in Portage. The...
Oct 30, 2025
AUDIO: New contract between teachers, Kalamazoo Public Schools ratified
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There is contractual peace again in Kalamazoo Public Schools. The school board held a special meeting last night to ratify the overdue teachers union contract. Hundreds of...
Oct 30, 2025
