As Dry January ends, Kalamazoo craft beverage makers hope for February boost
KALAMAZOO, MI — For the first time in its 15-year history, Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week will take place in a month other than January. But as Dry January has grown more popular by the year, event organizers decided pushing it back to the first week of February — from Saturday,...
KDPS on ICE: See Kalamazoo police’s policy on immigration enforcement
KALAMAZOO, MI — As rumors and reports of enforcement by immigration officials sweep the country, residents might wonder what enforcement could look like in Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has policies for how to handle immigration-related issues and any...
One person diagnosed with active tuberculosis at Kalamazoo Central High School
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – One person has been diagnosed with a case of active tuberculosis at Kalamazoo Central High School. The Kalamazoo County Health Department says the person who tested positive is currently isolated and undergoing treatment. Kalamazoo Public Schools...
The Bill Knapp Legacy Will Never Die – So Why Not Bring It Back?
When Bill Knapp's restaurants were at their peak, their slogan should have been “We're not just for the old folks anymore”. Knapp's had a widespread reputation for being a restaurant for senior citizens thanks to their senior citizen specials. But families and young couples...
Tuberculosis case confirmed at Kalamazoo school, health officials launch investigation
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — An investigation is being launched after an individual at a local school was diagnosed with tuberculosis. An individual was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) at Kalamazoo Central High School, according to health officials. The Kalamazoo County Health...
West Michigan pilots react to deadly midair crash near Reagan Washington National Airport
Pilots in West Michigan are reacting after a deadly midair collision involving a commercial plane and a Black Hawk Helicopter near Regan Washington National airport. Western Michigan University College of Aviation instructor Nicholas Rowe is preparing the next generation of...
Local aviation expert reacts to mid-air collision above Washington D.C.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — At the College of Aviation at Western Michigan University on Thursday professor Nicholas Rowe said he found his students discussing the deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter above the Potomac River in...
West Michigan figure skaters remember plane crash victims at competition
Figure skaters in West Michigan are 'shaken and heartbroken' after skaters they shared the ice with died in a plane crash in Washington, DC.
City of Kalamazoo asks residents to take survey
The city of Kalamazoo is asking residents to share their thoughts about quality of life, government services and more by taking a survey.
New solar farm under construction, will power 69K homes in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI - Site work has begun on Consumers Energy’s second large-scale Michigan solar project, which officials say will generate power for thousands of residents once completed. Jackson-based Consumers Energy and Hecate Energy, headquartered in Chicago, announced...
