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Portage Public Schools bus involved in three-vehicle crash
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Portage Public Schools bus has been in a crash with two other vehicles. Portage Public Safety re...
4h ago
Portage Central, Portage Northern high schools raise money for tornado victims
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Central and Portage Northern high schools raised money last night at a doubleheader baseba...
7h ago
AUDIO: Kalamazoo city commission approves WMU study
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city officials hope that eliminating one-way streets will mean prosperity for the cent...
7h ago
AUDIO: Kalamazoo commission declares this week Period Poverty Awareness Week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This has been declared Period Poverty Awareness Week by the Kalamazoo city commission to encoura...
7h ago
Kalamazoo city commission seeking state loan for water system improvements
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city commissioners have approved requesting $110-million in a loan from the state's Dr...
7h ago
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AUDIO: 56% of homes in city of Kalamazoo are rentals
Never mind beer and paperboard, Kalamazoo's biggest industry may be the landlord business as 56% of the homes in the city of ...
7h ago
The Salvation Army says it continues critical relief efforts for Portage area tornado victims
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In the wake of the tornado that struck Portage two weeks ago, The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo sa...
12h ago
City of Kalamazoo celebrates Public Services Week with a series of open houses
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo's Public Services Department is opening its doors to the public with a ser...
12h ago
As utility construction work continues downtown, two Kalamazoo road projects are seeing progress
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While a series of utility relocations and upgrades started last week to prepare for the coming e...
May 20, 2024
Huizenga introduces bipartisan legislation to rename Battle Creek Post Office in honor of Sojourner Truth
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Congressman Bill Huizenga Monday announced the introduction of H.R. 8405, legislation to rena...
May 20, 2024
Evening and overnight single-lane closures start this week for US-131 bridge rebuilding project over KL Avenue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As part of the US-131 bridge rebuilding project over KL Avenue, the Michigan Department of Trans...
May 20, 2024
Western Michigan University to replace Valley 3 residence halls
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University has now closed its Valley 3 residents halls after nearly 60 years se...
May 20, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Safety chief discusses crime fighting efforts
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation does more than just bring great musicians to town. Kalamazoo's ...
May 20, 2024
Gas prices in Michigan down nine cents per gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's average gas price is down nine cents per gallon in the past week to $3.55. AAA Michiga...
May 20, 2024
Kalamazoo County commission to discuss using COVID-19 funding for tornado
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tomorrow night, Kalamazoo County commissioners will discuss whether to tap into their remaining ...
May 20, 2024
AUDIO: Kalamazoo city commissioners to vote on WMU study
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo city commissioners will be asked tonight to approve a Western Michigan University stud...
May 20, 2024
Friday at the Flats returns this Friday in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A summertime tradition is returning to Portage this week, but at a new location. The first Friday ...
May 19, 2024
Kalamazoo County unemployment rate back down to 3.0 percent in April
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained at 3.9 percent for the third consecut...
May 18, 2024
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Kalamazoo Commuter Challenge kicks off to promote practical cycling
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An effort to get employers, employees, and residents to embrace practical cycling for their dail...
May 17, 2024
No injuries after shots fired at occupied Battle Creek apartment Thursday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police says there were no injuries, after they responded to a report of shots fi...
May 17, 2024
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