City of Kalamazoo selects new city manager
The Kalamazoo City Commission has entered contract negotiations with the city’s next manager.
Police urge residents to lock cars amid rise in Barry County break-ins
PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Prairieville Township Police Department is reminding residents to always lock their vehicles amid an increase of break-ins happening on the western side of Barry County. Recently, police said two men and one woman dressed in hoodies have been spotted driving around in a black,...
Kalamazoo area man returns home after flotilla to Gaza intercepted
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Khalid Jamal arrived at Kalamazoo airport Sunday to dozens of neighbors waiting to welcome him home after his ship bound for Gaza was intercepted weeks ago. FOX 17 reporter Julie Dunmire first started talking about Jamal a few weeks ago when there was a protest in...
Deputies: Two arrested in separate thefts in Springfield
Two people were arrested in separate theft crimes over the weekend in Springfield, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.
‘It was like a boom’: Battle Creek Police investigate targeted explosion
Investigators say they believe that an explosion in Battle Creek on Friday night was a targeted attack.
Tiny Michigan town hopes to stop data center with ballot initiative
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Choose Marshall welcomes Viking Warrior Axe Throwing
Choose Marshall recently welcomed Viking Warrior Axe Throwing as a new Chamber Member. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official welcome of this unique new entertainment venue to downtown Marshall. Co-owners Amanda Bieskie, Bruce Hamilton and Tommie Fagan moved their business from Albion to Marshall. The venue...
Police: Suspect arrested for 2023 Kalamazoo shooting
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Prosecutors filed charges in connection with the 2023 shooting death of a 17-year-old. Raymond C. Moore, Jr., 23, was taken into police custody on Oct. 17 on charges of open murder and felony firearm possession, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. In June 2023, Markii...
Bloom where you’re pampered: Battle Creek’s first full-service salon & spa celebrates growth
BATTLE CREEK, MI — Styling hair for 30 years has given Angie English the opportunity to become a trusted part of her clients’ lives. Some of what they shared with her led to the creation of Bloom Beauty & Wellness, Battle Creek’s first full-service salon and spa, which celebrates two years this year in its current...
Kalamazoo County, Portage could share emergency manager specialist
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo County and the city of Portage could be going halfsies on a new emergency manager specialist and some new facilities will be going into Portage to make sure the county is ready the next time disaster strikes. The Portage City Council will hold...

















