Former KDPS chief Edward P. Edwardson dies at 81
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. Former Chief Edward P. Edwardson died Sunday at the age of 81, KDPS posted on social media. Local: Michigan Scouts to honor 9/11 victims, heroes, on the 25th anniversary of...
Police respond to Kalamazoo motorcycle crash
Police responded to a crash involving a motorcycle in Kalamazoo Friday morning.
A big impact: Interstate Capital planning five industrial developments along Michigan’s Interstate-94 corridor
Interstate Capital is planning five major industrial developments along Michigan’s Interstate-94 corridor. At full buildout, the projects are expected to encompass more than 600 acres, provide capacity for more than 5 million square feet of modern industrial space and represent planned investment approaching $500 milli
Boil water advisory issued in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A water main break has prompted a boil water advisory in Kalamazoo. The advisory is in effect on multiple streets, including parts of Summit Avenue, Blakeslee Street, West North Street and Denner Street. Everyone in the affected area should boil their water for two minutes...
Ottawa, Van Buren counties and WMU awarded DHHS funding for mental health services
Three West Michigan counties are set to receive funding for mental health services. Ottawa County, Van Buren County, and Western Michigan University will receive funding through the Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen mental health services and support substance abuse recovery, according to a release
I-94 ramp to close for 2 days
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- An I-94 ramp near Kalamazoo will close for two days next week for joint repairs. The closure is for the eastbound I-94 to northbound U.S. 131 cloverleaf ramp, which is Exit 74B. It’s scheduled for 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15,...
Another I-94 ramp closure in Kalamazoo September 14-15
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Just days after the Michigan Department of Transportation reopened the northbound ramp to US-131 from westbound I-94 on Kalamazoo’s west side, roadwork will close another ramp for several days next week. MDOT will be closing eastbound I-94 Exit 74B to northbound US-131 for...
Michigan State professor takes rivalry jab at Michigan’s clock fiasco
EAST LANSING — There are 60 seconds in a minute. That’s a fact that Michigan State finance professor Thomas Rimer reminded his students this week after rival Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan. A Big Ten review added one second to the clock Saturday, Sept. 5, after Western Michigan broke up a Hail Mary
12th Wellness & Recovery Festival to return to Kalamazoo this weekend
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The 12th annual Wellness & Recovery Festival is returning to Kalamazoo this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bronson Park, participants can celebrate National Recovery Month and unite for mental health and freedom from addiction. State: New public database gives Michigan cold cases...
Battle Creek police chief set to retire this year, department says
The chief of the Battle Creek Police Department is retiring at the end of this year, the department says.

















