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Kalamazoo County man who killed parents now charged with teenager's murder in 2018
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man serving between 29 and 69 years in prison for killing his parents in 2021 is now charged with killing a 17-year-old in 2018. 32-year-old Nicholas Johnson was arraign...
Sep 12, 2025 Nicholas Johnson. (Photo via Kalamazoo County Jail).
City of Portage acquires final land for Austin Lake Trail
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After finally acquiring the necessary land, the City of Portage is proceeding with construction of the Austin Lake Trail. When complete, the paved non-motorized trail will s...
Sep 12, 2025 (courtesy City of Portage)
Proposals sought for day/night shelter services to aid the unhoused in the Kalamazoo area this winter
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A partnership of local governments and other nonprofit organizations is inviting proposals from qualified, experienced service providers willing to operate daytime and nig...
Sep 11, 2025 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
State Rep Longjohn warns state government is a real possibility
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the Michigan budget deadline looming, one local lawmaker is recommending that anyone who has business with the state get it done before the end of the month. State Re...
Sep 11, 2025 Exterior of Michigan Capitol building (courtesy State of Michigan)
Open Roads to host ride this Sunday to honor cyclist killed in Kalamazoo last year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A memorial bike ride is set for this Sunday to honor Jeffrey Lillard, who was struck and killed while riding his bicycle to his job at Western Michigan University last yea...
Sep 10, 2025 Staff of Open Roads, Kalamazoo (courtesy Open Roads)
Kalamazoo Township police searching for shooting, carjacking suspects
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two men are being sought by Kalamazoo Township police for a shooting and a carjacking that both happened early Sunday morning. The suspects are accused of firing ...
Sep 10, 2025 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Fall hydrant flushing to begin Sunday in City of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo's Public Services Department will begin the fall hydrant flushing program this Sunday, September 14, at 10:00 p.m. City officials say flushing will c...
Sep 10, 2025 (courtesy City of Kalamazoo)
Consumers Energy reaches agreement to sell 13 Michigan hydroelectric dams, including one in Allegan County
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy today announced it has signed a purchase agreement to sell its 13 hydroelectric dams along five Michigan rivers, including the 2.55 megawatt Calkins Bridge ...
Sep 09, 2025 (courtesy Consumers Energy)
Local efforts underway to collect petition signatures for proposal to tax the rich to increase funding for public schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A group of educators and parents are collecting signatures on a petition drive to tax the rich to increase funding for public schools. The organization is called Invest in...
Sep 09, 2025
Business community homelessness and housing input session this Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The business community is being invited to help shape Kalamazoo's draft housing framework. The event will be held this Thursday, September 11 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at The Ca...
Sep 09, 2025
