Portage council to vote on promoting Matt Wolfe to public safety chief
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Portage didn’t go far to find their new public safety chief. The city council will be asked to confirm Matt Wolfe, the current assistant police chief, to take over the job, now that Chief Nick Armold is about to retire.
Winter Sidewalk Safety Issues In Kalamazoo’s Vine Neighborhood
As winter settles in, residents are feeling the chill from both the snow and the lack of proper sidewalk care in Kalamazoo's Vine Neighborhood.
Stolen iPad leads investigators from Van Buren County vehicle break-ins to Kalamazoo
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — Detectives from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) are narrowing in on suspects behind a string of vehicle break-ins and thefts across several communities in West Michigan. The multi-agency investigation led law enforcement into Kalamazoo after tracking a child’s stolen iPad to...
Deb Lenz expected to be approved as Kalamazoo County’s director of public health
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo County board is expected to approve Deb Lenz as their new director of public health. Lenz is being promoted from being second in command to take over for her former boss, Jim Rutherford, who was recently hired away by the state of Michigan.
Voices of Youth: All aboard the Vicksburg Dinner Train, a rolling effort to feed...
VICKSBURG, MI — The average Michigander faces constant financial pressure, from paying monthly bills and repairing vehicles to raising a family. Few needs, however, are as fundamental as having enough food to eat. According to the United Way’s ALICE report, which tracks Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, and Employed...
Kalamazoo Promise Expands Support for Kalamazoo Students
The Kalamazoo Promise partners on a new pathway offering scholarships, housing support, and expanded college access for Michigan students.
Planned outage upcoming for 4,500 Consumers customers in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Overnight work is expected to temporarily impact 4,500 Consumers Energy customers near West Main Street and the U.S. 131 ramps. The work is scheduled to begin at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, and conclude by 2:30 a.m. that morning, a news release from Consumers states.
Ninas Taqueria Closes Downtown After 27 Years Of Memories
After 27 years of serving the community, a local favorite is closing its downtown doors. Let's remember the memories and flavors that shaped so many lives.
Ford retreats from EVs after Michigan spends big on subsidies for battery plants
Ford Motor Co. cut back its aggressive EV plan on Monday. After years of losses — including $13 billion over two years — it will make fewer and cheaper EVs while expanding gas models and hybrids. It also will start an energy storage division, and plans to make...
Back with a bang: Michigan to host NHRA national drag race event for first...
MARTIN, MI –– Drag racing fans in Michigan, rejoice. For the first time in more than six decades, championship drag racing is set to return to the Great Lakes State. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) announced it will host a national event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan, from Sept. 18-20 via a...
