Kalamazoo’s Big Banana Car Breaks Guinness Record for 2026
Kalamazoo’s Big Banana Car is back and earning international acclaim! See why Ridiculous Steve’s iconic vehicle still holds the Guinness World Record.
Bronson Children’s Hospital Run & Walk Sunday in downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Nearly 2,500 people expected in downtown Kalamazoo Sunday to support hospitalized children. Activities and on-site registration for the Bronson Children’s Hospital Run & Walk will open at 8:30 a.m., with the Run & Walk starting at 10:00 a.m. The start and finish line for the Run & Walk is...
Bomb Threat at Beal City Schools Deemed Unfounded
Beal City Public Schools held classes yesterday after a late-night bomb threat on Wednesday turned out to be unfounded. At about 10:25 Wednesday night, a call was made to Isabella County Central Dispatch claiming a bomb was at the school. Investigators quickly linked the phone number to a string of recent swatting...
Nonprofit & Kalamazoo Business Build Beds For Kids In Need
Pennings & Sons found out about the initiative back in 2023 and have been holding a Bed Build Day in Kalamazoo once a year since then
Kalamazoo AMBUCS Gives Disabled People New Life Experiences
AMBUCS stands for American Business Clubs which was started in the early 1900s with the sole purpose of helping Americans with disabilities.
BRICE’S LIGHT: Area nonprofit breaks stigma, increases resources for pregnancy loss
A new Barry County nonprofit is supporting families experiencing the loss of a child and breaking the stigma associated with pregnancy loss. Brice’s Light, a Barry County-based nonprofit led by registered nurse Emily Flessner, supports women and families through pregnancy and post-partum loss. Brice’s Light connects...
ADOPT TODAY: Meet Stewie
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 2-year-old dog at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan is looking for a forever home. Stewie is described as a really spunky little dog, who likes other animals and has a good attitude, according to SPCA of Southwest Michigan Executive Director Katie Timber. Timber also tells...
Allegan Public Schools: Student accused of threatening district charged with 4 felonies
ALLEGAN, Mich. — A student accused of threatening Allegan Public Schools (APS) has been arraigned and will be tried as an adult, the district said Thursday. On Friday, Sept. 19, federal authorities alerted Allegan law enforcement that a potential threat had been made to the school. Federal authorities had been made...
600 Pound Pumpkins At Kalamazoo County Farm
Most pumpkins will cost between $1 and $20, while the great pumpkins may cost as much as $200.
Deputies: Man arrested after threats at Centerville Courthouse
A 64-year-old man was arrested after making terrorist threats against employees at the Centreville Courthouse on Friday, deputies say.
