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South Westnedge Avenue reconstruction project begins Monday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Traffic delays are expected fo the next several months as work begins Monday to allow for the replacement of the existing trail as part of the South Westnedge Avenue Reconstruction project. Beginning June 8, the southbound lane on South Westnedge Avenue from Centre Avenue to the traffic signa...
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Historic Vietnam-era helicopter to soar over Portage and Kalamazoo this weekend
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - If you are in the Portage or Kalamazoo areas this weekend, you might see a restored Vietnam-era UH-1H Huey helicopter will flying low over the area as part of a special visiting aircraft experience at the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center. The Air Zoo is partnering with with the Michig...
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LOCAL NEWS
Calhoun County man charged with sexually exploiting children in 2011
HOMER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 69-year-old Homer man is charged with sexually exploitating children in 2...
Jun 04, 2026
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Three cities, including Albion, getting MEDC money for new homes
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three cities in Calhoun, Lapeer, and Monroe counties will share nearly $6...
Jun 04, 2026
Fifth Third, Comerica to close 75 branches in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The merger of Fifth Third Bank and Comerica Bank will result in 75 bran...
Jun 02, 2026
Visitation, funeral for former Congressman Joe Schwarz scheduled
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Visitation for former Congressman Joe Schwarz of Battle Creek will b...
Jun 02, 2026
Three Battle Creek men arrested during X-train in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three Battle Creek men are in the Kalamazoo County Jail after they were...
Jun 02, 2026
STATE NEWS
Safety stressed during National Pet Preparedness Month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 5, 2026) - Law enforcement entities say preparing for emergencies is an exercise for the entire family, including those who walk on paws instead of feet. June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and creating a preparedness kit for the dog, cat, or other moving animal is encouraged to ens...
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Governor Whitmer retools Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force has been retooled with an executive order by Governor Gretchen Whitmer that was signed in Kalamazoo yesterday afternoon. Whitmer also declared June as Gun Safety Awareness Month in Michigan and says the task force's next phase of work will be ...
Jun 05, 2026
GRPD releases video of officer-involved shooting
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Grand Rapids police have released video of the officer-involved shooting of a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at a police cruiser and stabbed a K-9. Interim Police Chief Joe Trigg says the incident was tragic for everyone involved and they released the video to be transparent. The shoot...
Jun 04, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Son of James Handy's girlfriend charged with actor's murder
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, June 5 (Reuters) - Prosecutors filed murder charges on Friday against the man arrested in the fatal stabbing of veteran Hollywood actor James Handy, a familiar face in dozens of films and television shows for half a centur...
16h ago
Netflix names longtime director Jay Hoag as chairman, succeeding Reed Hastings
June 5 (Reuters) - Netflix appointed lead independent director Jay Hoag as chairman of its board, succeeding Reed Hastings, who stepped down from the board of the streaming service he co-founded nearly three decades ago. Here are some details on the ...
18h ago
US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say
By Jody Godoy June 5 (Reuters) - California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The lawsuit is expected ...
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