Forecasted levels of ozone prompt Air Quality Advisory for Wednesday
The predicted levels of ozone in the atmosphere on Wednesday prompted an Air Quality Advisory to be issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
West Michigan sheriff warns of texting scam: ‘Don’t click on link’
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) is warning people about a texting scam going around West Michigan that they say is easy to fall for if you're not careful. Van Buren County Sheriff Dan Abbott said the unsolicited text messages are coming from...
Kalamazoo Country Club adding short course, redesigning full course
Construction is underway on a new 11-hole short course and work will soon begin on a redesigned 18-hole course as the Kalamazoo Country Club expands.
Townsquare’s WKFR Hosts 27th Roof Sit For Kalamazoo Kids
Townsquare Media Kalamazoo’s 103.3 WKFR hosted its 27th annual Roof Sit fundraiser over Memorial Day weekend to support child abuse treatment programs in Southwest Michigan, collecting $74,413 across three days. From May 22 to May 24, Dana and Jess in the Morning broadcast live from the roof of an...
Police found 8-month-old girl who went missing after car was stolen with her in...
PORTAGE, Mich. — Police found an 8-month-old girl unharmed who went missing Tuesday. Local: Man sentenced to 25-60 years for 2024 Kalamazoo murder during attempted robbery. At 10:46 a.m., Portage Public Safety (PPS) officers received a report of a stolen 2012 Black Audio Q7 that had an 8-month-old girl named Onnesty...
Man gets prison for setting fires in Kalamazoo
A man who admitted to setting several fires in Kalamazoo last summer has been sentenced to prison for first-degree arson.
Man sentenced for kidnapping woman, two children
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A Kalamazoo man has been sentenced to prison for kidnapping a woman and her two children in Kalamazoo last year. 30-year-old Deshawn Gladney was sentenced Monday as he was driving Jordan Watts when Watts abducted Doriesha Watts and her two kids in August. Watts...
KDPS: Man sentenced in deadly shooting of MMA fighter
A man will spend decades in prison for shooting and killing a mixed martial arts fighter in Kalamazoo last year, police say.
Murderer forced to look at baby left without a father at prison sentencing
“He was the father of a beautiful 2-year-old girl,” the victim's brother said, holding up a photograph of baby Eleanor inches from the face of the convicted killer.
Multiple fire departments respond to Kalamazoo Township fire
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A fire broke out in a house in Kalamazoo Township Tuesday morning. The fire happened in a home on Dupont Avenue and started in the upstairs bedroom, according to officials. Local: Severe weather siren failure in Allegan County community reveals holes in technology. The fire...