2 men sentenced for fatally beating homeless Kalamazoo man with sledgehammer
The two men dumped the victim's body in a Van Buren County field when they were done.
2 boil water advisories issued in Kalamazoo
Repairs to water main breaks have prompted two boil water advisories in Kalamazoo.
Michigan man found with fentanyl in pants gets 27 years for drug trafficking
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo man will spend the next 27 years behind bars for trafficking illegal drugs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice Western District of Michigan. During an Oct. 11, 2023 search, investigators found Michael Warren Smith, Jr., 38, at a home on...
Large fire with ‘explosion risk’ prompted home evacuations on frigid Michigan night
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI — Firefighters have spent hours working to put out a blaze at a commercial property, and the “explosion risk” prompted the evacuation of nearby residents. At 9:16 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, a structure fire erupted, causing an “explosion risk” near Michigan...
Sledgehammer slaying of homeless man brings pair prison
Two construction workers who used sledgehammers to fatally beat a homeless man are heading to prison for what was described as a prolonged, brutal assault peppered with pleas for mercy.
Several Small Fires Spark Arson Investigation in Michigan
Playing with fire is something were all told that we shouldn't do but I will say there are safe ways to play with fire. For example, one of the most common is having a firepit in your backyard is the perfect way to play with fire as you can burn just about anything you want as...
Water main break prompts boil water advisory for Buchanan Avenue
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A boil water advisory for Buchanan Avenue has been issued by the City of Kalamazoo. A water main break resulting in a temporary loss of pressure prompted the advisory for areas around Buchanan Avenue, Ash Street, Pierce Avenue, South Burdick Street and Leona...
Otsego’s Lane Blanchard joins dad in 100-win club
That age-old adage certainly holds true for the Otsego father-son duo of Jesse and Lane Blanchard when it comes to the wrestling mats. During the Three Rivers Super Duals earlier this month, Lane Blanchard—a junior at Otsego High School—joined his dad in the exclusive 100-win...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools to decide where El Sol Elementary will be
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Public Schools trustees are expected to decide whether to keep El Sol Elementary on Vine Street downtown or build a new building on 12 acres of open land in Kalamazoo Township. The school is the home of the district’s immersive Spanish...
Schools remain closed Wednesday due to cold weather
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The worst blast of winter weather in over half a decade will close schools again today, including Kalamazoo and Portage public schools and even Western Michigan University for a second straight day. Portage city councilmember Jihan Young says plan...