AUDIO: Big changes at KPS middle, high schools today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kids go back to school today in Kalamazoo County and there will be some big changes in Kalamazoo Public Schools this year. Superintendent Darrin Slade says it will be just a half-day today, but he still wants students to show up ready to learn.
Deputies: Newton Township search yields gun, suspected narcotics
Deputies say they found a gun while carrying out a narcotics-related search warrant Sunday in Newton Township.
Union City schools buy six electric buses with $2.3 million grant
UNION CITY, MI. — By the fall of 2026, Union City schools should have six electric school buses on the road with funds from a grant from the Clean School Bus Program At the Aug. 18 meeting, the school board approved the purchase of six electric buses from Hoekstra Transportation for $2,360,628, fully covered by the...
Veteran, grandfather and lifelong Michigan resident celebrates his 104th birthday
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — One man had the chance to look back on more than a century of life Sunday. Bob Johnson celebrated his 104th birthday with his large extended family, at the same church he's attended since baptism. Johnson was all smiles at the party St. Augustine held for...
Kalamazoo’s Arena Project Faces Backlash Over Funding Priorities
In downtown Kalamazoo, a new arena is stirring up strong feelings, as locals grapple with the price tag and its impact on community funds.
MSU’s Joshua Eaton Can Have Big Game vs. WMU
Michigan State cornerback Joshua Eaton has the chance to make a statement.
Boil water advisory in place for Kalamazoo Township neighborhood
A water main break forced officials to issue a precautionary boil water advisory for part of Kalamazoo Township Saturday.
Western Michigan University expands walkway ahead of classes
A pedestrian greenspace expansion worth $5.6 million is welcoming students to Western Michigan University ahead of a new fall semester.
Barricaded subject in Plainfield Township surrenders without incident
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — An armed man who barricaded himself inside a home surrendered without incident Saturday. Local: Northside Ministerial Alliance unites community with 5th annual anti-gun violence carnival. Responding to reports of a domestic assault involving a weapon Saturday around 10 a.m., Kent County...
How a Forgotten 1825 Clash Gave Battle Creek Its Name
Battle Creek is known for being Cereal City, USA, but many don't know how the city got its name.
