Van Buren County Marine Patrol responds to watercraft emergency
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. -- The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office reports its Marine Patrol responded to a watercraft emergency on Lake Michigan involving a jet ski that had flipped and was taking on water around 1:21 p.m. Saturday. Authorities arrived on scene via the department's 21-foot patrol vessel and patrol...
Kalamazoo Public Schools rolls out weapon detector systems for first day
Many Kalamazoo Public Schools students were welcomed back to class Monday by teachers and a weapon detector system.
Attorney: Man convicted of 5-year-old’s rape, murder will appeal life sentence
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a matter of months, the attorney for Jason Symonds will appeal his current sentencing before the Michigan Court of Appeals. “Because Mr. Symonds was originally convicted by a jury trial, he has an absolute right to an appeal,” said attorney Alona Sharon. At...
Back to School at any age: Michigan Adult Education programs see 24% enrollment jump
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — While “back to school” usually brings young kids and college students to mind, it also includes the return of Adult Education programs. Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) supports more than 110 free or low-cost adult education programs throughout our state, giving people...
Missing woman’s father places hope in new St. Joseph County sheriff
The family of a woman who vanished near Sturgis nearly seven years ago is hopeful that a new sheriff and prosecutor may finally be able to produce some answers about what happened to her.
Michigan educator makes start of school year a little easier for local teachers
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -The start of a new school year is not just an anxious time for parents and students, but teachers as well, especially first year teachers. For at least one of those new educators, some of those classroom jitters are taken away, by a mid-Michigan woman who has stepped up to the plate to make an...
Lost wallet leads to Kalamazoo murder suspect’s arrest in Florida
Police say the person responsible for a deadly shooting in Kalamazoo in 2023 was caught after his lost wallet was turned into a Florida police department.
AUDIO: K-RESA’s new Career Connect Campus opening this week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It’s back to school this week for Kalamazoo County’s nine public school districts, and it’s about to become a much better pathway for students who may not be college bound, and for some that are. K-RESA’s new Career Connect Campus is...
Scammers are using Social Security cost of living increases as their latest phishing ploy
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Better Business Bureau of Michigan is warning people to be on the lookout for Social Security Scams. They are getting more reports of scammers targeting people’s information as the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers cost of living increases for 2026. Sports Safety: How schools...
Halloween Fun: 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.
