City officials break ground on “Streets for All” as work begins along Kalamazoo Avenue
Work has begun in Kalamazoo to turn Kalamazoo Avenue into a two-way street. The project is part of an initiative called “Streets for All” that aims to update downtown traffic flows by re-routing streets, creating additional two-way traffic lanes, adding new streets and more. The city created the...
State police arrest man in Battle Creek connected to 1993 Alaska cold case
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — State police made an arrest in a 1993 Alaska cold case on Thursday. "Fed up" | Michigan township fights against state law as Whitmer unveils data center pledge. Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers said the Fifth District Fugitive Team arrested 54-year-old Christopher Popps on Thursday...
Paw Paw Public Schools reducing use of Chromebooks
PAW PAW, Mich. — Paw Paw Public Schools (PPPS) is making a change ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. They're expanding on the 'Disconnect to Reconnect' program, which allows for a reduction in unnecessary screen time on school-issued Chromebooks. Two years ago, the program began with restricting phone usage...
“The best possible outcome”: WMU tree committee approves plan to build road at the...
Western Michigan University has begun construction of a road behind a 19th-century home that sits in a grove of oak trees on its main campus. WMU Biology Professor Todd Barkman is a member of the university's tree committee. He said it toured the Oaklands property late last month, one of...
Ex-treasurer pays $10K settlement with Kzoo Township over re-run attempt after resignation
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — After a controversial attempt to re-run for a position she resigned from, Kalamazoo Township's former treasurer paid a $10,000 settlement to the board. Following accusations of misconduct, Sherine Miller left her position as treasurer in March after serving in the role for nine years, accept
Kalamazoo County board to be asked to send $250,000 to homeless program for this...
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – We may be enjoying temperatures in the 80s and 90s right now, but soon enough temperatures may be dipping back near zero. Organizations are already preparing for the emergency measures that will be needed this winter, to make sure no homeless residents freeze to death.
Kalamazoo Avenue’s original brick street uncovered during costruction project
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Construction began last week on the Kalamazoo Avenue infrastructure project, marking the next phase of the City’s Streets for All initiative and a significant investment in downtown infrastructure. City officials say the project will rebuild Kalamazoo Avenue from the ground up, replacing ag
MSP makes arrest in 1993 Alaska cold case after alleged killer calls in tip
A man authorities say anonymously admitted to a decades-old murder nearly 3,000 miles away in Alaska is under arrest and awaiting extradition, Michigan State Police say.
City View in the Square Co-op secures low-hanging wires following WMUK report
Earlier this year, extensive renovations began at the City View in the Square affordable senior living co-op, also known as Washington Square Co-op, in Kalamazoo. The building has 219 one-bedroom units and is an affordable, income-limited apartment complex for seniors. In June, WMUK took photos inside the co-op showing
Prosecutor calls for more investigation into deadly stabbing near Kalamazoo
A man who was arrested following a deadly stabbing near Kalamazoo was released from jail after the prosecutor asked investigators to gather more information about what happened.
