‘I’m hoping to hear everyone’s alive’: West Michigan locals await word on hurricane
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A powerful Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa, made landfall in Jamaica around 2 p.m. Tuesday, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread power outages across the island. For some in West Michigan, the storm feels personal. Myra Atkinson, a longtime member of the Kalamazoo-based...
Raising Canes Fans in Portage, MI Must Wait Until 2026
Raising Cane’s Portage opening delayed until 2026, leaving Southwest Michigan “Caniacs” hungry and wondering what’s causing the holdup.
‘Diversity is the Trojan horse of terrorism’: St. Joseph County business’ ad stirs outrage
STURGIS, Mich. — A family-owned flooring business in the small town of Sturgis, Mich. is defending itself after an advertisement in the local newspaper on Tuesday sparked outrage online. Bowersox Floor Center has been doing business in Sturgis and the surrounding St. Joseph County area for more than 30...
Five Towns Named Kalamazoo And Their Surprising Stories
Five towns, all named Kalamazoo, each with their own quirky stories and histories—what a journey through namesakes!
Sober living options expand for men in recovery in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI — Living options designed for men in recovery are expanding in Kalamazoo. With the anticipated completion of The Villas at Engleman this November, Reach Sober Living, Inc. is about to bring four additional units online for those in recovery. The 575 square-feet units, being built at 1109...
Heartwarming Rescue Story Of A Mom Cat And Her Babies in Kalamazoo
When compassion meets a furry family in need, something beautiful unfolds. Our journey with a feral cat family is a story that warms the heart.
Police: Video of father & son with a weapon behind Barry County school closure
We are learning more about the threat that closed Lakewood Public Schools today. Police say a teen and his father posted a video where he made a threat to bring a weapon to class.
Police: Money embezzled from Lawton Schools for years
Police say a former Lawton Community Schools employee was embezzling from the district for well over two years.
Target denies wrong doing after 2022 incident at Portage store
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Retail giant Target is denying any wrong doing in relation to a lawsuit which was filed by a woman following an incident at the Target in Portage. In August 2022, Dannica Alling claims she was secretly recorded by another customer inside a fitting room at the store on South Westnedge...
Man arrested for stealing electricity, causing $5,700 in damage to utility equipment
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — A 45-year-old Grand Junction man is facing numerous felony charges following an investigation into stolen electricity in Columbia Township. The man was arrested Tuesday and lodged at the Van Buren County Jail for Malicious Destruction of Utility Property and Theft of Public Utilities....

















