Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Traffic crashes in the city of Kalamazoo decreased in 2025, according to a report. Finalized crash data compiled from the Michigan State Police (MSP) showed a total of 2,339 crashes, a decrease from 2,530 in 2024. Local: EGLE says pellet spill poses no public health risk...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo skyline is changing. A more than $500 million event center is under construction downtown, privately funded by Greenleaf Hospitality, and it has Western Michigan University Broncos in mind. The Kalamazoo Event Center will feature Western Michigan's branding, with the university's...

KALAMAZOO, MI — Ten buildings were damaged in recent incidents in Kalamazoo. Vandalism damaged eight of the buildings on Thursday, Feb. 19, while two others were smashed in separate vehicle crashes. Property owners had to drop what they were doing to pick up the pieces. “It was honestly heartbreaking,”...

GALESBURG, Mich. — Roughly 1,200 Consumers Energy customers in Galesburg may temporarily lose power during an overnight improvement project in early March. Consumers Energy crews are slated to make upgrades to local substation equipment, which is expected to improve electric service for customers in the community,...

The husband of a former member of the Middleville Village Council is now awaiting sentencing on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, after entering into a plea bargain agreement during a hearing in Barry County 5th Circuit Court on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Much like his wife, daughter and son-in-law, Roger...

BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning grant-funded “Move Over or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign throughout March 2026. Deputies will conduct the enforcement on roads across Calhoun County to be sure...

A West Michigan 18-year-old tried to buy a designer belt on Facebook Marketplace using fake cash, leading Michigan State Police to seize his over $30,000 stash of counterfeit bills.

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A 24-year-old old woman could spend four decades in prison for a fatal 2023 crash in Kalamazoo. Nyra Antinique Whitelow was sentenced this week to 20-40 years in prison for Second-Degree Murder and 2-5 years in prison for Reckless Driving Causing Serious Impairment, after being convicted...

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Two firefighters were hurt after falling through a large hole while putting out a house fire Friday morning, according to the Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD). Crews were called to a house fire on East Kingman Avenue near Euclid Street just after 7 a.m., the...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On Feb. 24, Portage firefighter Jacob Mahoney and his 4-year-old son, Luca, were seriously injured after a teen allegedly driving recklessly in a stolen vehicle. The crash happened in Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (PDPS) said they were on the scene quickly. However, they...