Invasive species identified in Kalamazoo park
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A fast-growing invasive weed, called the purple jewelweed, was found in the city of Kalamazoo. The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to report the presence of the weed if they see it. The plant is being managed in some areas of the Upper Peninsula. Other...
West Main Street, M-43 expansion in Kalamazoo completion delayed
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The $7.8 million Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project, aimed at widening West Main Street between Drake Road and US-131, was initially expected to be finished by the end of August. But MDOT officials now say weather setbacks and utility relocation work have pushed the anticipated...
City of Portage answers considers about garbage rates, recycling
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The City of Portage is refuting claims made by a local woman that their embattled new single hauler garbage contract will cost her more and provide less service. Linda Owens claimed at this week’s City Council meeting that her husband is pretty good at...
Consumers Energy to perform overnight work next weekend in a portion of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Consumers Energy is planning upgrades that will interrupt electricity to about 2,000 homes and businesses next weekend in Kalamazoo. The substation maintenance work in the area between U.S. 131 and Douglas Avenue will from 11:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, until as late as 7:00 a.m. the...
Kalamazoo’s Former Cracker Barrel Reopens Under New Brand
The OCB brings pizza, games & new life to Kalamazoo’s old Cracker Barrel site. Don’t miss their grand opening celebration!
Union City schools placed on lockdown Wednesday
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – Union City Schools were placed on lockdown for a time on Wednesday while police conducted an investigation regarding a person of interest connected to an investigation in another jurisdiction, that was reportedly in the area. The lockdown was lifted after further information confirmed there...
Vicksburg schools using signal-blocking pouches to keep students off phones
VICKSBURG, MI -- Vicksburg Community Schools is adding a new tool to keep students off cell phones in classrooms. Starting this fall, high school students will be required to place their phones in velcro bags when they enter classrooms. Those bags are equipped with RFID technology blocking any incoming electrical...
DPS: No students hurt in crash involving Portage school bus
Police say no students were hurt in a crash involving a Portage Public Schools bus Wednesday morning.
Get Ready For Galesburg’s First Witches In The Woods Festival
As leaves begin to turn, a spellbinding festival is brewing in Galesburg, promising a witchy good time for all ages.
Slasher film being shot at the same camp the director attended as a teenager
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Crazy Bones, a "slasher flick," is directed by Marc J. Morgan who said he's dreamed of filming at Habonim Dror Camp Tavor since he was a 14-year-old camper there. Local: Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan transitions from decommissioning to operations status. “Camp Tavor holds a...
