AUDIO: Kalamazoo County commissioners to vote on hotel purchase for homeless
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo County commissioners are expected to finalize a deal to buy the Country Inn and Suites and convert it into a transitional shelter for homeless families Tuesday. The motel is located on Kilgore near Sprinkle and I-94. The county board will...
Man convicted for death of Battle Creek toddler
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A Battle Creek man was found guilty Friday for the death of a two-year-old. 19-year-old Jaylen Edward Smith was found guilty for a drive-by shooting that killed two-year-old Kai Turner. Local: Kent Tech Center to host open house, tours of programs and...
Multiple animals lost, many rescued in Three Rivers house fire
THREE RIVERS — Multiple animals, including two dogs, were lost in a house fire Sunday in Three Rivers. According to Three Rivers Fire Department Chief Paul Schoon, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the 600 block of Eighth Street at 12:01 p.m., which was in...
Essential Grocery Item Expected to Skyrocket in Price in Michigan
While the overall price of groceries has continued to rise and possible new tariffs pending, officials warn prices for this essential grocery item show no signs of slowing down in the near future. According to NerdWallet the price of eggs has risen over 37% in one year:. Before...
Iconic sign from shuttered Kalamazoo pizza restaurant goes up for sale
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The iconic Bruno’s Pizza sign is up for sale. The yellow, red and black sign has been a landmark at 1528 W. Michigan Ave. for decades. Bruno’s Pizza opened in 1961 and was sold to the Kalamazoo Islamic Center in 2023. If you purchase a...
One arrested in connection with multiple thefts in Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. -- Over the last several months the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has been working with the Michigan State Police to investigate a series of thefts, including storage unit break-ins, trailer thefts, and residential burglaries. On Jan. 29, a...
The best in BBQ in town once again for Que the Creek at Kellogg...
BATTLE CREEK — Restaurants and caterers will always argue about where you can find the best BBQ in town. Wherever that may be the rest of the year is up for debate. But, the best ribs, brisket and pulled pork in Battle Creek was likely at the Kellogg Arena on Saturday as the...
First Tuberculosis Case Confirmed In Michigan
Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Kalamazoo Central High School. Health officials in Kalamazoo, Michigan, have confirmed a case of active tuberculosis (TB) at Kalamazoo Central High School, according to wwmt.com. The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department is...
Michigan Man Arrested In Connection To Multiple Break-ins
One of the biggest fears for most people is someone breaking into their home whether they're there or not. I think the fear grows stronger if themselves or members of their family are home during the incident but it's scary either way. Break-ins, home invasions, robberies, or...
Meet Sherwood and Charlie, the horses who are spreading joy at Royal Oak’s Winter...
If you want to horse around, head over to Royal Oak. Literally. Winter Blast, the annual wintertime community festival held in downtown Royal Oak kicked off Friday and has been going on through the weekend. There are plenty of attractions for family fun: an ice skating rink,...