Michigan cites trucking firm that spilled microplastics into river
Environmental regulators call the discharge a “continuing” violation and want to know how much of the truck’s 26,000-pound load was released.
Body cam footage released of wanted man who died by suicide after Mattoon police...
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois State police released body camera footage Monday of a wanted man who died by suicide in February after an encounter with Mattoon police. Mattoon police responded just after 7:30 a.m. Feb. 13 to the 1400 block of East Broadway Avenue after learning a man wanted for armed robbery was...
Kalamazoo getting federal grant for public safety department
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo is getting a $1.25 million grant from the federal government to beef up manpower in the public safety department. The Community Oriented Policing Services, or “COPS,” grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will allow Kalamazoo Public Safety to add 10 positions.
Happy’s Pizza Makes Saucy Westnedge Comeback With Slider Sidekick
Happy's Pizza, the Detroit-born chain known for smoked ribs and late-night slices, is sliding back into Kalamazoo with a co-branded storefront on South Westnedge Avenue. The move fills a high-traffic gap on a retail strip that has seen its share of turnover in recent years and should give southside diners another...
U.S. 131 closures begin Monday: Work near Kalamazoo includes new lane, noise wall
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Work on U.S. 131 will begin Monday, March 2 with a single lane closure between I-94 and Stadium Drive. The Michigan Department of Transportation is adding a lane to the westbound I-94 to northbound U.S. 131 interchange near Kalamazoo. MDOT data shows many drivers in...
M-96 construction to close bridge through August for ‘Marshall Modernization Project’
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The M-96 bridge over I-94 is closing on Monday until the end of August. As part of the $335 million Marshall Modernization Project, a construction project meant to improve I-94, I-69, M-96 and M-311 in Calhoun County, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing the Michigan...
Data Reveals When Kalamazoo Typically Gets Its Final Snowfall
When does winter actually end in the Kalamazoo area? The answer might make you rethink putting away your winter gear just yet.
Otsego Story Project website launches to capture area health concerns
The launch of a website focused on collecting Otsego area health stories amid concerns of long-term environmental pollution kicked off with an emotional start Friday night.
KDPS looking for suspect in February 22nd murder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is looking for a 37-year-old man wanted for murder. Nelson Cobas is accused of shooting and killing 35-year-old Jamel Coleman around 5 p.m. on February 22nd. A 33-year-old woman was also shot and injured, and she has been released from a hospital.
Records broken and more state cuts for Coldwater at SMAC swim and dive conference...
PORTAGE, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater High School boys swim and dive team traveled to Portage Central Friday and Saturday for their SMAC conference championship. All 14 Cardinals qualified for the Saturday finals, and all set a personal best in at least one of their events during the weekend. Three more MHSAA state cuts...

















