Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Schools across Kalamazoo are stepping up to address growing food insecurity in their communities, with 23 Kalamazoo Public Schools currently hosting on-site food pantries to serve families in need. That's thank to a partnership with Communities In Schools. Woodward Elementary School, a nearly...

Sinclair Inc. acquired a stake in EW Scripps Co. and said it’s pursuing an acquisition of the fellow local TV station owner. Sinclair purchased an 8.2% stake in the company’s Class A shares for about $15.6 million, according to a filing on Monday. The disclosure sent Scripps share price up nearly 40% by the end of...

KALAMAZOO, MI — Last year, the city of Kalamazoo gave $500,000 in an effort to support emergency winter shelters. A majority of the funds haven’t been spent yet, although Kalamazoo is allocating $300,000 of those funds to a $700,000 winter shelter program run by three nonprofits this winter.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Women leaders across Kalamazoo County are coming together to provide 200 Thanksgiving meals to local families facing food insecurity. Known as the Kalamazoo County Women Leaders Thanksgiving Food Drive, the initiative comes in response to ongoing uncertainty surrounding Supplemental Nutrition...

Neighborhood reporter Joshua Lepley takes viewers on a guided tour of Oshtemo Township Park, showcasing the wide range of amenities it offers to local residents. In “Exploring Oshtemo Township Park,” the story highlights the park’s playgrounds, shaded picnic pavilions, and multi-use sports courts designed for...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo is looking for community input regarding their plans to boost safety, extend pavement life, and create more connected streets for all navigating the city's southeast side. The projects cover Cork Street between Westnedge Avenue and Portage Street, Lovers Lane from Foley...

Kalamazoo just got a little more exciting with the arrival of a new gaming spot where nostalgia meets the thrill of the hunt.

MATTAWAN, Mich. — Four days after the tragic death of a 10-year-old Mattawan student, many members of the community came together in grief and prayer Monday evening. The prayer gathering, held on the lawn of the Mattawan Consolidated School District, brought together a large group of people including teachers,...

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo’s County Treasurer’s Office is launching a unique program that officials say will make buying a home a reality for more area residents. Under the new local grant program, eligible homebuyers in Kalamazoo County can receive $5,000 from the county to...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Another round of the white stuff is streaking toward West Michigan. This time, it's not just snow that we're concerned about. Every precipitation type is on the table including a chilly rain, sleet or freezing rain, and even wet snow. It's not necessarily the amounts that...