Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO, MI — Grammy-winning jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner Jr. became the recipient of the largest financial award ever given to a jazz artist this past week after receiving the inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award. The $300k award is the result of an $8.8 million gift to...

MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) – When Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall was announced, economic development officials said the economic and housing impact would be felt as far away as Coldwater. Now, that is coming true. The battery project has spurred developers to begin new housing projects like apartments...

ALLEGAN, Mich. — Childhood programs across Michigan are feeling the strain after all of their funding was cut in this year’s state budget. The budget, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 7, slashes $19.4 million dollars in funding for Great Start Collaborative programs, which offer community resources to address...

As local stands close for winter a new ice cream shop brings year-round ice cream and dirty sodas to Kalamazoo.

After six years of serving up mouthwatering BBQ, a beloved local spot is preparing to say goodbye. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the memories they’ve made.

After more than five decades, Kalamazoo's favorite costume shop is hanging up its cape. A few more chances to snag that perfect outfit await your visit!

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Detectives from the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) have developed probable cause to pursue armed robbery charges against a suspect in connection to a robbery that occurred Tuesday. The case has been forwarded to the Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office for review. The suspect has not...

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – There is news out of Kalamazoo’s city manager search process as the city commission completed its fourth and final interview by Zoom this morning. Mayor Dave Anderson announced that one of the candidates has withdrawn from the process. He is a former city...

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police on Wednesday arrested a suspect that was wanted on a felony warrant following an hours-long police presence in Three Rivers Tuesday. According to Three Rivers police, officers from the Three Rivers Police Department were at a home in the 500 block of Ninth Street, near the...

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Michigan's first live train cameras have been installed in Battle Creek. Virtual Railfan held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at Community Action, and invited train enthusiasts to watch the trains go by at its Main Street location. Local news: Plane that crashed during test flight...