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More gun violence in Kalamazoo leaves one dead in two separate weekend shootings
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A search for suspects in a pair of weekend shootings in Kalamazoo continues as the city experienced another wave of gun violence. Friday evening, officers responded to a ...
May 17, 2021 Crime scene tape
Significant new development in 2005 cold case of missing woman from Battle Creek
HAZELTON, PA (WKZO AM/FM) -- Investigators in Calhoun County have confirmed they have substantial new information connected to the 2005 disappearance of Ashley Parlier of Battle Creek. Detectives say ...
May 17, 2021 Ashley Parlier - Unknown Credit
Kalamazoo man dies from multiple gunshot wounds
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Another shooting has claimed the life of a Kalamazoo resident. Authorities report that it happened around 11:43 p.m. on Saturday, May 15th in the 3100 block of Whittier D...
May 16, 2021 Robert Nelson / CC
Kalamazoo bar and grill fire closes section of West Main Street
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A fire at The Hanger Bar and Grill in Kalamazoo shut down traffic in both directions on West Main Street between Sage Street and Northampton Road on Friday. Kalamazoo Tow...
May 15, 2021 Photo by Jerry Malec, Midwest Communications, Kalamazoo
Battle Creek area man OK after his vehicle struck by train
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek area man walked away unharmed after his car was struck in the rear by an Amtrack train Friday evening. Calhoun County police say it happened around 8:39...
May 15, 2021 Railroad Crossing (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Victim identified in fatal train accident earlier this week in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo investigators have released more information about the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a train, including the victim's name. 19-year-old Dominick Slevat...
May 14, 2021 E. Michigan Ave in Kalamazoo, Michigan - Google Street View
Boil Water Advisory issued for areas near Portage St. in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Repairs to the water system in an area of Kalamazoo has led to a Boil Water Advisory. It affects areas along Portage St. near Stockbridge Ave and Collins St. The work the...
May 14, 2021 Jamie / CC
Kalamazoo County preps for vaccinations of children 12 to 15-years-old
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- 12 to 15-year-olds will be able to get COVID-19 vaccines soon. Kalamazoo County Health Director Jim Rutherford says now that the CDC has formulated guidelines for adminis...
May 13, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Safety tips reinforced for Kalamazoo Bike Week following death of bicyclist Wednesday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As Kalamazoo Bike Week continues, a sad incident occurred on Wednesday morning as a bicyclist died after being struck by a vehicle. It happened on "KL" Ave. near Drake Rd...
May 13, 2021 Kalamazoo Bike Week event. (Photo by John McNeil).
FOUND: Missing Kalamazoo woman has been located and is safe
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- We recently received word from Kalamazoo County authorities that a missing woman has been located. 31-year-old Mei Zhou had not been seen since Thursday, May 6, and was o...
May 13, 2021 Undated Courtesy- Mei Zhou
