Behind the scenes of the horror movie being filmed in Three Rivers
A summer camp in Three Rivers is turning into the backdrop of a Hollywood horror film.
Red Cross Michigan Region names new executive director of Southwest Michigan Chapter
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Raul Galvan has been named the new executive director of the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross Michigan Region, the same chapter where his Red Cross career began. As Red Cross officials say as executive director, Galvan will lead the Kalamazoo-based chapter...
16-year-old Kalamazoo figure skater brings energy to the ice, prepares for national final
KALAMAZOO, MI –– Khloe Felton stands out on the ice. It isn’t just her 5-foot-10 frame (6 feet-plus on skates), which is unique in the figure skating world. It’s her energy. “The music turns on ... she is somewhat quiet ... and she turns into this...
Update: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties Saturday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 4:44 p.m. EDT for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. EDT for Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:44 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Tornadoes, terrorism pose ‘big problem’ for 2 schools if proposed battery facility is hit
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — When Comstock Public Schools broke ground on its STEM Academy in September 2024, district officials envisioned it surrounded by forest and fields. Now, a company called Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) wants to build a 400-megawatt battery energy storage facility east of the new school...
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.
U.S. 131 ramp at Stadium Drive to close for work on northbound bridge
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Part of U.S. 131 will close Tuesday, Aug. 26 while work on bridges over KL Avenue is underway. The ramp from Stadium Drive to northbound U.S. 131 will close 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, per a Michigan Department of Transportation press release. The on-ramp...
Monarch Butterflies at Risk from Invasive Vine Found in Kalamazoo
Invasive Black Swallow Wort vine spotted in Kalamazoo may threaten Michigan's monarch butterflies. Here's how to identify and remove it.
Rx Kids Program Started In Kalamazoo Could Become Statewide
The program provides eligible pregnant residents a one-time payment of $1,500 during pregnancy, followed by $500 each month for six to 12 months after birth
Structure fire extinguished quickly with no injuries, cause under investigation
LEONIDAS, Mich. — A residential structure fire was contained without injury Saturday morning. Local: Barricaded subject in Plainfield Township surrenders without incident. Around 11:15 a.m., Leonidas Fire Department (LFD) and Mendon Fire Department crews were called to Jacksonburg Road near Smith Road for a...