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.
New Portage public safety chief, Kalamazoo County health director take oaths of office
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A couple of important local positions have new hires taking over this week, and both worked their way up through their organizations to obtain the top slot. Last night, the Portage city clerk gave the oath of office to Matt Wolfe to be their...
City of Plainwell looks at fire gear
At its meeting earlier this month, the Plainwell City Council was to consider purchase of Fire Gear according to NFPA Standards, which provide guidance on the lifespan and replacement criteria for turnout gear. It calls for mandatory retirement of structural firefighting gear at ten years from the date of...
Palisades part of 2026 reactor boom as nuclear demand accelerates
Holtec International’s reopening of the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station will help reverse a rare decline in global nuclear capacity, part of a wave of 15 new reactors set to come online in 2026 as the industry races to meet surging demand from data centers. That’s according to an analysis...
Almost 2,500 Kalamazoo area kids to take part in Toy Shop Toy Distribution today...
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Thousands of children and families in the Kalamazoo area will get an early Christmas present the next two days, with the The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo’s annual Toy Shop Toy Distribution event taking place tomorrow and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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...
Portage public safety director retires, replacement appointed
Portage's public safety director is retiring after years in the position, the city has confirmed.
Kalamazoo County board cool to putting childcare millage before voters in May
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Local childcare providers want Kalamazoo County to put a special millage to support their services on the ballot next May, but the idea was met with resistance from county board members. Commissioners agree that the cost of providing childcare is out of hand, but...
Kalamazoo Public Schools making progress on state math tests
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Public Schools continue to show progress where it counts, literally. Superintendent Darrin Slade informed trustees Monday night that the district’s latest performance on state math tests showed very positive results. “In Math, 7 of eight grade levels improved. You don’t see...
Kalamazoo’s Holiday Lights Ride blends seasonal joy with winter street challenges
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Holiday Lights Ride to Downtown’s Moonlight Madness sales might sound like madness to some. But what are we going to do, leave the bikes in the back of the garage until March, or May, or whenever we might feel the warmth again in Michigan?
