From ‘think big’ to big deal: K-Central star becomes Kalamazoo’s 1st prep athlete with...
KALAMAZOO, MI — Isaiah Theodile is no small fry, but his first order at Grub N Stuff suggested otherwise. Now, he’s thinking bigger. The 6-foot-8 Kalamazoo Central hoops star turned that mindset into history recently, becoming what is believed to be the first Kalamazoo high school athlete to land an NIL deal,...
M&A Awards 2026: Beacon Health found Kalamazoo hungry for ‘something different’ at Borgess
Beacon Health System’s decision to pursue the acquisition of Ascension Borgess in Kalamazoo began with a series of questions. When approached about a potential deal, the South Bend, Ind.-based Beacon Health first needed to determine if it was manageable to own and operate the Borgess system, which is spread across...
Kalamazoo city commission recognizes Guys who Give in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo is known for its philanthropic organizations and individuals. Here is a local fundraising group you may not know about. It’s just a bunch of regular dudes who get together once every three months, pick a local non-profit, and each member donates $100.
Kalamazoo man charged after officers find illegal gun, meth, and cash at his home
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 21-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested and charged after officers found an illegal firearm, methamphetamine, evidence of drug dealing, and thousands of dollars in cash at his home last week, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). As part of an illegal weapons and...
Kalamazoo County board approves resolution against “SAVE America Act”
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo County board has given a preliminary OK to a resolution that would oppose efforts to make it more difficult to register to vote. The “SAVE America Act” has cleared the U.S. House and is pending in the Senate. There are also petitions circulating to make it the law in...
Embattled Kalamazoo Township Treasurer resigns after two censures
The embattled treasurer of Kalamazoo Township resigned Monday morning. Township Supervisor David Combs said that after Treasurer Sherine Miller submitted her resignation, the Board of Trustees accepted it during a special meeting held at 10 am. The board censured Miller in January, after a township-commissioned...
‘It tossed me into the air’: Marine recovering after being badly hurt in EF-3...
UNION CITY, Mich. — John Horton was working on a car for his granddaughter's 16th birthday when he got an alert a tornado was moving into Union City, where he lives. Not having time to get to his house, Horton took cover in his barn. While closing the barn...
Three Rivers leaders discuss tornado response at commission meeting
For the first time since deadly tornadoes tore through parts of Southwest Michigan, leaders in Three Rivers gathered with the community for a commission meeting.
Kalamazoo County board accused of violating Open Meetings Act; investigation underway
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – This is “Sunshine Week” in Michigan, the time we celebrate our rights to have open public meetings and access to governmental documents. That’s why a complaint made this week that the Kalamazoo County board may have violated the Open Meetings Act is so timely.
After deadly tornado, a Michigan lake needs to be cleared of debris
BRANCH COUNTY, MI -- What happens when a tornado touches down on the shore of a lake?. Officials in Union City are grappling with a unique cleanup challenge: underwater debris in Union Lake. “There’s a lot of stuff in there,” said Chris Mathis, village manager and police chief for Union...

















