Category Archives: Top News Stories
Kalamazoo's Inskter Ave. bridge closed to vehicles, removal and reconstruction currently not set
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A bridge in Kalamazoo is closing to vehicle traffic for good out of concern for the safety of drivers. The Inkster Avenue bridge, which crosses over Bronson Blvd. between...
May 03, 2021 Inkster Ave. bridge in Kalamazoo, MI - Google Street View
Battle Creek police investigating man found dead in his home as a homicide
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police are investigating after a Battle Creek man was found dead in his home on Saturday. The victim is identified as 61-year-old Daniel Murray who was found by police...
May 02, 2021 Crime scene tape
Suspicious item found by market off M-43 west of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office along with a bomb squad responded Friday to what investigators are calling a suspicious item. Authorities say the item was found in ...
May 01, 2021 (Photo by John McNeil).
Large number of gunshots heard near WMU campus; police investigating
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University Public Safety is investigating what they are calling a "large number of gunshots" heard near campus early Saturday morning. According to a WMU...
May 01, 2021 Police lights
Reminder - Portage Road closing for I-94 bridge demolition this weekend
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The next step in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project to widen I-94 from four to six lanes from Lovers Lane to Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo is demolishin...
Apr 30, 2021 I-94 Portage Rd. exit sign - Google Street View
Despite recent rain, nearly all of Lower Michigan is in 'Moderate Drought' category
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The weather has been pretty dry in Michigan recently, apart from some rain showers this week. But we have not had enough precipitation to ease dry conditions across th...
Apr 30, 2021 Michigan Drought Monitor - April 30, 2021
Portage Senior Center to host drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic next week
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Senior Center is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic next week. It takes place on Wednesday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.. Advanced Health Pharmacy in Por...
Apr 30, 2021 Portage Senior Center - Google Street View
FOUND: MSP Alert for missing, endangered Stevensville man
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police have announced 78-year-old Stevensville man, Paul A Roy has been found in Indiana, but released no further details. Earlier this week MSP issued a missing...
Apr 30, 2021 Paul A Roy of Stevensville. Courtesy, MSP
"Vacc to Normal": Governor Whitmer announces Michigan's path out of pandemic
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer provided an update on the state's COVID-19 response Thursday morning. She was joined by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and Elizab...
Apr 29, 2021 Governor Whitmer to receive award from JFK Library Foundation
Mixed reactions from Michigan lawmakers to President Biden's first address to Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- As he marks 100 days in office today, President Joe Biden laid out sweeping plans last night in his first address to Congress. The $1.8 trillion American Families Plan ...
Apr 29, 2021 President Joe Biden (WOOD TV)
