Communities navigate high firework demand ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
High firework prices are squeezing some communities, but there's still a determination to mark a celebration 250 years in the making.
Portage Public Schools buys land for construction of replacement elementary
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Construction is expected to begin next year after the Portage Public Schools Board of Education this week approved a $2 million purchase of land to build a new Angling Road Elementary. School officials say the current property isn’t large enough to support the open-concept...
Teen shot during attempted robbery on Kalamazoo’s northeast side, two suspects remain at large
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An attempted robbery apparently led to the shooting of a teen Tuesday evening in Kalamazoo. Around 7:45 p.m. officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were notified that a shooting victim was enroute to a local hospital in a private vehicle. They say a 17-year-old male...
Louie’s Annual Gumbo Cook Off Returns To Kalamazoo For 20th Year
The event is fundraiser for Audrey Hensley Family Foundation and The Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center but is only for patrons who are 21 years or older.
Kalamazoo Phoenix unleashes chaos, outlasts Hackett in 2OT district semifinal thriller
Phoenix used Remire Lockhart’s game-high 35 points and a frantic finish to stun Kalamazoo Hackett in a wild district semifinal on Wednesday.
Portage senior center works to protect neighbors from scams
A Portage senior center offers ongoing scam education as federal records reveal a resident lost $90K in gold to a fraudster.
Kalamazoo’s Snowfall This Winter Exceeds Historical Averages
As we look back on this winter, it’s clear that Kalamazoo’s snowfall has been more than just a winter wonderland. Let’s break down those numbers.
Michigan ‘nurdle’ spill underscores a chronic Great Lakes threat
Thousands of pounds of plastic pellets spilled alongside the Kalamazoo River, but researchers say the incident reflects a much larger microplastic problem.
Massive Ford battery plant clears final legal hurdle, and 4 other major stories
After years of opposition and multiple court battles, Ford Motor Co.’s massive BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall is finally set to begin production this summer. The Michigan Court of Appeals’ recent dismissal of a lawsuit against the project is one of four must-read stories to start your Friday, Feb. 27.
Gobles teen accused of having over $36K in counterfeit bills
GOBLES, Mich. — An 18-year-old Gobles man is facing charges after Michigan State Police (MSP) say he and another suspect used counterfeit money to buy a designer belt through Facebook Marketplace. Troopers from the MSP Paw Paw Post responded to a forgery and counterfeiting complaint after the two suspects...
