Kalamazoo MI

Featured picture for "Bobby Holley’s final free bike giveaway drive starts Jan. 24"

Bobby Holley’s final free bike giveaway drive starts Jan. 24

Due to physical health problems, community activist/entertainer and former Stax recording artist Bobby Holley will be putting on his seventh and final free bike giveaway for area kids in need that are aged 7-10 and in grades 2-5. The campaign kicks off on Jan. 24 and runs through August. New...
Featured picture for "Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity honored with state award"

Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity honored with state award

Habitat Michigan, the state support organization for Habitat for Humanity, recently named Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity the 2025 Medium-sized Affiliate of the Year. The Battle Creek affiliate stated it was honored with this award because of its work in affordable housing and their ramp building program. This...
Featured picture for "Oshtemo Township to hear from experts on large-scale battery storage and regulation"

Oshtemo Township to hear from experts on large-scale battery storage and regulation

The Oshtemo Township Planning Commission will hear from experts Thursday on large battery storage projects and their regulation in Michigan. That’s after the township received a proposal to build a battery storage facility in the area. Oshtemo has put a hold on such projects while it reviews its ordinances,...
Featured picture for "Kalamazoo Shelters Open Doors During Fierce Snowstorm Crisis"

Kalamazoo Shelters Open Doors During Fierce Snowstorm Crisis

As snow blankets Southwest Michigan, a local group is stepping up to make sure no one has to face the storm alone.
Featured picture for "Two people killed in crash on Sprinkle Road north of Kalamazoo"

Two people killed in crash on Sprinkle Road north of Kalamazoo

Two people died Thursday morning when two vehicles collided on Sprinkle Road north of Kalamazoo. Two other people were taken to the hospital.
Featured picture for "Groundhog Day: even more snow, then brutally cold temperatures grip West Michigan"

Groundhog Day: even more snow, then brutally cold temperatures grip West Michigan

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's going to snow again. While that's an important story, and there will actually be two doses of snow, the arrival of starkly colder temperatures is the lede. The mercury will likely be around zero degrees, or even a little bit colder from daybreak Friday and...
Featured picture for "Kalamazoo County could upgrade sheriff’s office, jail"

Kalamazoo County could upgrade sheriff’s office, jail

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo County’s board of commissioners is looking into 11 recommended projects as part of their master plan update. Among the work would be upgrading the office of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff and the Kalamazoo County Jail in the next five years. Work on...
Featured picture for "Gas Station Shooting Leaves Community Heartbroken For Tyler Bright"

Gas Station Shooting Leaves Community Heartbroken For Tyler Bright

A promising young broadcaster's future was cut short in a shocking act of violence that has left his community heartbroken.
Featured picture for "Today's Forecast: Snow showers; Windy and cold"

Today’s Forecast: Snow showers; Windy and cold

Another round of snow is coming through West Michigan today, creating a fresh slippery coating on area roads. It will be breezy and colder. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
Featured picture for "Morning commuters should anticipate slippery roads, says Road Commission of Kalamazoo Co."

Morning commuters should anticipate slippery roads, says Road Commission of Kalamazoo Co.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Snow is expected to begin accumulating again overnight across many parts of West Michigan, with bitterly cold temperatures moving in behind it, which is a combination that road crews say could make for especially slippery conditions during early morning commutes. The Road Commission of Kalamazoo...

Trending Posts