Guns, narcotics seized after multiple search warrants executed in Kalamazoo area
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Multiple people have been arrested after search warrants were executed in and near Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed four search warrants between Jan. 16 and 23, 2025. The first search warrant was...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo city commission awards 2025 Social Justice Youth Awards
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo city commissioners call it their favorite meeting of the year. Last night they awarded eight local teens the annual 2025 Social Justice Youth Awards. The honorees are nominated by community members and sponsored by local businesses and...
15 pounds of meth seized as police raid 4 homes in Kalamazoo area
KALAMAZO, MI — Police seized about 15 pounds of meth along with other drugs and guns during the execution of multiple search warrants, arresting four people. Between Thursday, Jan. 16, and Thursday, Jan. 23, police executed four warrants while investigating drug sales, finding...
Weather alert issued for snow in 5 Michigan counties Monday night
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:50 p.m. EST for snow until 9:30 p.m. EST for Gratiot, Clinton, Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties.
AUDIO: Rumors of ICE agents in Kalamazoo causes concern
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Rumors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents being active in Kalamazoo have flooded social media sites over the past several days. One post centered around El Ranchero grocery store on Portage Road, and manager Anai Rietkerk says they were...
Kalamazoo man accused of murdering relative
A man has been charged with the death of his relative, whose body was found in a Kalamazoo home Thursday, police said.
Historic Kalamazoo building will become event space for Italian restaurant
KALAMAZOO, MI — A historic, nearly 99-year-old, English Tudor-style building at Academy Street and West Michigan Avenue is once again getting new life. Vacant since 2019 when Rupert’s Brew House closed, the building at 773 W. Michigan Ave. will soon become an event space for...
Kalamazoo special units arrest 4, 15lbs of meth and more found
The Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement and Crime Reduction Teams executed 4 warrants between January 16 and 23. Four suspects now face charges.
ICE operation rumors hit West Michigan communities
Dozens of posts warning of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in West Michigan have sprung up on social media in recent days. It prompted one Kalamazoo nonprofit to warn against spreading possible rumors.
Where exactly was Ryan Hurd Staying While in “Michigan For The Winter”?
Nothing makes me happier than finding a reference to Michigan hidden in a song that I'm listening to. I cheered when Lainey Wilson said she wanted to drive to Kalamazoo in "4x4xU", I was ecstatic recently when I heard Mike Posner reference taking someone back to his home state...