Kalamazoo MI

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich — The man accused of hitting and killing a 10-year-old riding a bike in St. Joseph County will be heading to trial later this year. Logan Keith Thomas, of Vicksburg, was charged with operating while intoxicated causing death, operating a motor vehicle while his license is denied or revoked...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Approval of $12 million in construction and service contracts puts a transitional family shelter on track to open by the end of the year. Previous: Kalamazoo County pushes forward with homeless shelter despite setback in financial support. Construction of The Landing Place, soon-to-be Michigan's...

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – What you say about today could be an indication of what kind of person you are. That’s according to Portage city councilmember Vic Ledbetter. He says some places may call today Columbus Day and that’s why post offices will be closed with no mail delivery, and most banks will also be...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man is facing months in prison for setting fire to an unhoused man's belongings while the man was sleeping outside, according to police. Scott Hassler pleaded guilty to third degree arson and a controlled substance charge last week. He also pleaded guilty to a breaking and entering charge.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – Police arrested three people and recovered firearms and drugs while serving a search warrant at a house in Kalamazoo County’s Cooper Township. Police seized a quarter pound of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and three firearms. The Southwest Enforcement Team, Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s...

From Mendon to Allegan, the burger battle is heating up. Let’s see which local joints are flipping their way to the top in 2025.

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The sharp divisions in Portage over the issue of trash pickups continue to flare as the city is continuing to address issues as they arise about their new approved single hauler system, set to transition next spring. City Manager Pat McGinnis says he continues...

HOMER, Mich. — Every property owner in the Village of Homer received a notice that they were delinquent on their property taxes, regardless of their payment status, according to Calhoun County officials. The Calhoun County Treasurer's Office said they identified a technical error while uploading the 2025 Homer...

WAYLAND, MI — Dozens of vehicles lined up to try the new Hot ‘n Now restaurant near Wayland, which opened on Monday, Oct. 13. The drive-thru and walk-up restaurant is located at 1146 129th Ave. near Wayland. Chad Larner was the first customer. He made a deal with...

Deer in several Michigan counties have tested positive for a deadly viral disease.