Kalamazoo MI

UNION CITY, Mich. — Nearly two months after a deadly tornado outbreak tore through southwest Michigan, recovery efforts are shifting from cleanup to rebuilding, with new federal assistance now available to help residents and businesses move forward. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for...

Yesterday, a ride on state Highway M-43 ended in tragedy when a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a truck near Paw Paw in Van Buren County, according to law enforcement. The two-lane highway was shut down for several hours as emergency crews worked the scene and investigators got to work. Authorities have not yet released the rider's name or any...

PORTAGE, MI — The historic Hayloft Theater Barn is officially reopening Thursday, May 7. The occasion marks the second anniversary of the tornado that swept through Portage, damaging the barn and toppling trees in one of the city’s most popular parks. The 5:30 p.m. celebration at Celery Flats...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The only issue on all Kalamazoo County ballots Tuesday is a routine renewal of the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency funding for special education programs county wide. Many are provided in the nine local districts, but some of the more specialized programs are...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After more than six years a massive amount of sediment spilled into the Kalamazoo River, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy has agreed to pay the State of Michigan $25 million. Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and operates the Morrow Dam in Kalamazoo County through its subsidiary, STS...

Analysts with GasBuddy report some areas broke records with high diesel prices in the past week, but say some relief at the pump may be on the way.

Residents in Battle Creek can expect a citywide storm debris cleanup beginning the week of May 11, according to a community announcement. The effort follows an April 27 storm that brought strong winds, downed trees and scattered limbs across the city. City crews began clearing streets and removing immediate hazards the same evening. Crews focus on clearing streets and hazards During the week of...

Battle Creek has named Jason Francisco as interim community services director, according to a community announcement from the city. Francisco, who currently manages the city’s code compliance division, is expected to oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Community Services Department starting May 1. The appointment follows Marcie Gillette’s promotion to assistant city manager and is intended to ensure continuity while the city searches...

Rx Kids is expanding its cash assistance program for mothers, now reaching 20 new communities in West Michigan, providing vital support during childbirth and early childhood.

A home in the city of Bangor was destroyed in a fire late Sunday night, authorities say.