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UPDATE: Vacant Battle Creek home, site of double murder and arsons, set for demolition
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek home, which has been the site of a double murder and multiple arsons, is set for demolition, according to a report from WWMT Tuesday. Previously, the ho...
Apr 20, 2021
Protests to continue all week at a Kalamazoo bar accused of drugging women's drinks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A call to action against Kalamazoo's Y-Bar and Bistro will continue all week after allegations of drink tampering surfaced last week. It all began when a video posted on ...
Apr 20, 2021 Y Bar and Bistro in Kalamazoo. (Google Streetview).
Snow threat diminishes, but bitter temps will blanket West Michigan for two nights
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Forecasts for several inches of snow in the region have shifted, in fact, many areas in West Michigan will likely not see any snow at all. Forecast snowfall is now aim...
Apr 20, 2021 Peter Toporowski / CC
City of Kalamazoo receives quarterly update on odor mitigation activities
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo City Commissioners has received a quarterly update regarding the ongoing odor mitigation strategy for Graphics Packaging International (GPI), as well as the ...
Apr 19, 2021 The Kalamazoo City Commission meets with Director of Public Services James Baker on 4/19/21. (Image via City of Kalamazoo YouTube page through Zoom meeting).
UPDATE: Charges issued for Portage fugitive who crashed into Kalamazoo building during chase
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- UPDATE: Charges have been issued for a Portage fugitive who crashed into a building during a police chase in downtown Kalamazoo last week. The 22-year-old suspect has bee...
Apr 19, 2021 Crashed vehicle after pursuit in Kalamazoo - (Courtesy Michigan State Police)
Petition launched, protest planned on Monday at Ybar
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After allegations of drink tampering were made against Kalamazoo-based YBar & Bistro last week, a petition has been launched and a protest has been planned for Monday...
Apr 19, 2021 Y Bar and Bistro in Kalamazoo. (Google Streetview).
Woman from Kalamazoo Township missing since late March has been located and is safe
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A woman who has been missing since late March has been located according to authorities. Kalamazoo Township put out a release Monday morning saying that 40-year-...
Apr 19, 2021 Anne Amanda Bushek (Photo courtesy Township of Kalamazoo Police Department).
Spring snowstorm and a couple of frigid nights expected this week in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A spring snowstorm is expected to bring winter weather and also some unseasonably cold temperatures to West Michigan this week. The National Weather Service has issued...
Apr 19, 2021 liz west / CC
Branch County youngster dies from injuries in April 5 hit-and-run
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB/WNWN) - A 13-year-old boy from Branch County's Sherwood Township has died from injuries he suffered on April 5 when he and two siblings were struck by a vehicle while they were rid...
Apr 18, 2021
Kalamazoo bar investigated after accusations by women of drinks spiked with drugs
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo police are investigating a local bar after accusations from several women about receiving drinks spiked with drugs. The investigations stem from videos posted o...
Apr 16, 2021 Jellaluna / CC
