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Portage native Carson Hocevar lands Spectrum sponsorship for 13 races
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Carson Hocevar has landed Spectrum as his primary sponsor for 13 NASCAR Cup Series races this seas...
Feb 11, 2026
Detroit Tigers bringing back veteran pitcher Justin Verlander
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Tigers and veteran pitcher Justin Verlander have agreed on a one-year, $13-million con...
Feb 11, 2026
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Work on schedule for Kalamazoo youth sports facility
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Contrary to what you may have heard on some news reports, work on Kalamazoo's new west side yout...
Jan 21, 2026
Carson Hocevar gets three year sponsorship extension from Zeigler Motorsports
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar is getting a three-year extension with Zeigler Motorspor...
Jan 06, 2026
Kalamazoo Wings resume play with strike against ECHL over
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings will resume their 2025-26 season tonight when they host the Toledo Wa...
Dec 31, 2025
Registration still open for the 43rd Annual John Daley Memorial One One Run
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The 43rd Annual John Daley Memorial One One Run is coming up on New Year's Day in Kalamazoo at S...
Dec 30, 2025
Spartan Stadium renovations to cost $500-million
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Renovations to Spartan Stadium on the Michigan State University campus are expected to cost $...
Dec 30, 2025
ECHL, players reach tentative deal to end strike; unclear when play will resume
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One day after ECHL players initiated a midseason strike against teams, including the Kalamazoo W...
Dec 28, 2025
Detroit Lions eliminated from playoff contention
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Lions will not make the playoffs this season. They lost to the Minnesota Vikings o...
Dec 26, 2025
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal to play for Team USA
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Tigers ace pitcher Tarik Skubal will play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic....
Dec 19, 2025
Western Michigan University Broncos play in Myrtle Beach Bowl Friday
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WKZO AM/FM) - The Mid-American Conference champion Western Michigan University Broncos will play in the 202...
Dec 18, 2025
Western Michigan extends coach Lance Taylor through 2030
Fresh off winning the 2025 MAC Championship in his third season at the helm, Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor agreed ...
Dec 08, 2025
Broncos get bid to Myrtle Beach Bowl to face Kennesaw State December 19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After winning the MAC championship game Saturday, the 2025 Mid-American Conference Champion West...
Dec 08, 2025
Gilmore Car Museum hosting Run through the Lights Wednesday
HICKORY CORNERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Gilmore Car Museum is inviting people to the facility Wednesday night from 5 to 9 p.m....
Dec 07, 2025
WMU wins MAC championship, awaits bowl announcement
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University football team won the team's fourth league championship in school ...
Dec 07, 2025
WMU playing in MAC football championship game Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's a good weekend to be a Bronco, as the football team plays this Saturday in the Mid-American...
Dec 05, 2025
Bittersweet Resort open today for skiing
OTSEGO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bittersweet Resort is the first ski area in west Michigan to open for the season. They are welcomin...
Dec 04, 2025
Schoolcraft thumps Clinton in MHSAA Division 7 Football Semifinal; Finals matchups set for Thanksgiving weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - The Schoolcraft Eagles set the tone in their MHSAA Division 7 Football Semifinal matchup against...
Nov 23, 2025
Portage Central High School boys' soccer team honored by Portage city council
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Portage Central High School boys' soccer team was honored with a resolution at last night's ci...
Nov 19, 2025
Western Michigan University honors Marshawn Kneeland
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University honored Marshawn Kneeland, who played college football in Kalamazoo ...
Nov 12, 2025
