Judge upholds life sentence without parole for Calhoun County man
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Calhoun County Judge Sarah Lincoln has ruled a man’s life without parole sentence for beating, raping, and killing five-year-old Nicole VanNoty in 1994 will stand. Jason Symonds appealed his sentence in 2025. He was 16-years-old when he killed the little girl and...
Pedestrian struck and killed on South Westendge Avenue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A 52-year-old man was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by one of two vehicles that were traveling at a high rate of speed on South Westnedge Avenue. At approximately 8:45 p.m. Kalanazoo Department of Public Safety officers were called out to the 1200...
New Jack in the Box Coming to Metro Detroit in 2026
Get ready, Michigan! A fast-food favorite is back on the scene, and locals are buzzing with excitement about those classic burgers and crispy tacos.
🚔 Multiple Public Safety Jobs Now Hiring in Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County’s security and safety sector is buzzing with new openings this month. From campus patrols to armed guard roles, there’s something for every level of experience.
💰 Multiple Accounting & Finance Jobs in Kalamazoo County, MI ($64K–$122K+)
Kalamazoo County’s finance scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for number‑savvy pros. Whether you like corporate analysis, university reporting, or hands‑on accounting, there’s something here worth a look.
Crews to begin collection of remaining ‘overwintered’ leaves in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After West Michigan got an early start to winter weather last fall, the City of Kalamazoo announced its public works crews will begin collecting overwintered leaves next month. Crews will start with the western side of the city, or Zone A, on April 6. Public works...
🍽️ Multiple Food Service Jobs in Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County’s restaurant scene is buzzing again, and several local spots are adding to their teams. Whether you’re after flexible hours or a steady full-time role, there’s something here for every schedule.
One lane of S. Burdick Street in Kalamazoo to close until mid-May, city says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — One lane of South Burdick Street in Kalamazoo will be shut down for nearly two months beginning March 30, officials with the City of Kalamazoo announced Thursday. The northbound lane will be closed between Burr Oak Street and West Vine Street while crews work on sanitary...
🔬 Multiple Science & Research Jobs in Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County’s life sciences scene is buzzing, especially in Portage where Eurofins is growing fast. If you’ve got lab skills and love precision work, these roles could be a great fit.
US 131 Motorsports Park Delays Opening Day for Upgrades
West Michigan fans will have to wait as US 131 Motorsports Park delays opening day for major track and pit improvements.
