Michigan man busted with 2+ pounds of fentanyl, thousands of pills
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – A 29-year-old man from Battle Creek will spend a decade in federal prison on fentanyl charges. According to authorities, Nazzarie Acoy Carmouche-Heath’s home was searched in March, leading to the seizure of more than two pounds of fentanyl, two guns, thousands of dollars in cash and other...
AUDIO: KDPS Chief Boysen talks about two deaths in Kalamazoo in past week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The discovery of two people found dead outside in Kalamazoo in the last week and the colder temperatures, once again has homeless advocates demanding the city do more to help people without homes. Several of them spoke to the city commission last night. Public...
With tougher new rules, township blocks battery storage facility near 2 schools
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Comstock Township trustees voted unanimously on Monday, Dec. 15, to approve an ordinance governing the development of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the township. It puts an end to a township moratorium on “large” wind, solar, battery and hybrid energy projects in the township....
Mancinos Pizza Bids Farewell To Its Marshall Community
It's a bittersweet moment for pizza lovers in Marshall as a beloved local spot prepares to say goodbye. Grab your favorite slice while you still can.
Michigan Air National Guard beats recruiting goal, Army lags
The Michigan Air National Guard surpassed its recruitment goal this year after reducing the benchmark, while the Michigan Army National Guard missed its goal but saw an overall increase, both due to new benefits and targeted marketing.
National drag racing returns to Michigan this summer
Championship drag racing is coming back to Michigan for the first time since 1960, the National Hot Rod Association announced.
Portage council to vote on promoting Matt Wolfe to public safety chief
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Portage didn’t go far to find their new public safety chief. The city council will be asked to confirm Matt Wolfe, the current assistant police chief, to take over the job, now that Chief Nick Armold is about to retire.
Winter Sidewalk Safety Issues In Kalamazoo’s Vine Neighborhood
As winter settles in, residents are feeling the chill from both the snow and the lack of proper sidewalk care in Kalamazoo's Vine Neighborhood.
Stolen iPad leads investigators from Van Buren County vehicle break-ins to Kalamazoo
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — Detectives from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) are narrowing in on suspects behind a string of vehicle break-ins and thefts across several communities in West Michigan. The multi-agency investigation led law enforcement into Kalamazoo after tracking a child’s stolen iPad to...
Deb Lenz expected to be approved as Kalamazoo County’s director of public health
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo County board is expected to approve Deb Lenz as their new director of public health. Lenz is being promoted from being second in command to take over for her former boss, Jim Rutherford, who was recently hired away by the state of Michigan.
