Category Archives: Top News Stories
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County housing crisis needs help
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new strategy designed to make housing a little more affordable is now being employed by three local units, but it will only put a dent in the Kalamazoo County housing cr...
Apr 07, 2025 zimmytws / Depositphotos.com
Fire supression system limits damage from blaze at Portage Central High School
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A blaze in the woodshop at Portage Central High School was contained by a fire supression system, preventing further damage Saturday night. Around 10:40 p.m., firefighters w...
Apr 06, 2025 Portage Central High School (courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
State schools superintendent, former Kalamazoo Public Schools head, to retire
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The top education official in Michigan, who previously served as superintendent for Kalamazoo Public Schools, is stepping down later this year. Dr. Michael Rice. Michigan's ...
Apr 05, 2025 State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice (Photo by John McNeil)
Portage Public Safety Foundation launching new scholarship program
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new scholarship program is being launched by the Portage Public Safety Foundation. It is aimed at supporting people who want a career in public safety and recognizes the v...
Apr 04, 2025 Accident in Portage Tuesday seriously injures Kalamazoo man (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
No injuries in armed robbery in Galesburg
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says no one was injured as a man was robbed at knifepoint in the Village of Galesburg late Thursday morning. Just before noon deputie...
Apr 03, 2025 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office SUV cruiser and K9 unit (Photo by John McNeil)
Beacon Health System to acquire Ascension Healthcare System in southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four Ascension Borgess hopsitals in southwest Michigan are being sold. Non-profit Beacon Health System, with current facilities in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, ...
Apr 03, 2025
Annual Egg Hunt returns to Mayors' Riverfront Park on April 19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's Annual Egg Hunt will return to Mayors' Riverfront Park on Saturday, April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. The free community event is presented by Advia Credit Union with ...
Apr 03, 2025 Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation logo (courtesy of Kzoo Parks)
Health officials urging measles vaccinations
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kent County's first measles case since 2013 has health officials urging people to get vaccinated. Dr. Andrew Jameson, infectious diseases physician with Trinity Health ...
Apr 03, 2025 NIAID / CC
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County might be losing EPA grant
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County may have suffered its first loss due to new federal cuts. They haven't yet received official notice, but other municipalities that received similar EPA gr...
Apr 03, 2025 Pictures of Money / CC
One man stabbed in domestic situation in Oshtemo Township Wednesday afternoon
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A domestic situation Wednesday afternoon led to two men being pepper sprayed and at least one of them was stabbed by a Kalamazoo woman. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff...
Apr 02, 2025
