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Heavy rain, some power outages from Wednesday storms
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Thunderstorms that moved through west and southwest Michigan Wednesday after and evening brought...
Jun 19, 2025
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"Jack Snyder Way" approved by Battle Creek City Commission
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek City Commission unanimously approves the commemorative designation of the Ba...
Jun 18, 2025

"Jack Snyder Way" intersection request before Battle Creek city commission tonight
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A request will be before the Battle Creek city commission this evening to name the intersecti...
Jun 17, 2025

Battle Creek Police investigate Monday morning shooting
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB/WNWN)- Battle Creek police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning on the nor...
Jun 16, 2025

Multiple injuries reported following late-night crash near Pullman
LEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - Details were initially sketchy, but "multiple patients with serious injuries" was r...
Jun 15, 2025

Truck driver being charged in November 2024 death of motorcyclist in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Virginia truck driver involved in a fatal motorcycle accident south of Coldwater last November turne...
Jun 13, 2025
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Kalamazoo College breaks ground on new $55 million residential facility
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo College officials hope a new $55 million residential facility will be open for up to 2...
Jun 13, 2025

Battle Creek police apprehend bovines
BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB/WNWN) - Thursday morning officers with the Battle Creek Police Department responded to an unusual...
Jun 13, 2025

Walberg votes in favor of spending bill
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTVB) - President Trump's DOGE-related spending cuts have been approved by the Republican-controlled House. ...
Jun 13, 2025

Early morning fire considered suspicious
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 576 W. Van Buren St...
Jun 13, 2025

Suspicious fire at vacant Battle Creek church under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fire at a vacant Battle Creek church is under investigation for being suspicious. Firefight...
Jun 13, 2025

Battle Creek police arrest 24-year-old woman in shooting investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police have arrested a 24-year-old woman for a shooting that happened Wednesday ...
Jun 13, 2025

Woman is dead, suspected shooter in critical condition in domestic dispute in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A woman is dead and the man who police believe shot her is in critical condition in a domestic d...
Jun 13, 2025
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Woman facing gun-related charges following shooting incident in Battle Creek Wednesday afternoon
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 24-year-old woman is in custody following a shooting incident in Battle Creek yesterday. Ba...
Jun 12, 2025

Road Rage Incident on I-94 leads to arrest for felonious assault
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB)- A Pennfield man was arrested following an alleged road rage incident Wednesday afternoon. According to...
Jun 11, 2025
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One arrested for assault with a firearm in Cass County
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect is in custody after police say he threatened a family member with a firearm Thurs...
Jun 11, 2025

AUDIO: Calhoun County first responders get new, upgraded radio system
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun County first responders have a new radio system that officials say will be a big impr...
Jun 11, 2025

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in larceny and property damage case
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying individ...
Jun 10, 2025

Second Battle Creek Cereal Sale of 2025 coming up Friday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The second Battle Creek Cereal Sale of 2025 will happen Friday, June 13 to benefit three Batt...
Jun 10, 2025

Kalamazoo arsonist sentenced to 17 to 40 years in prison
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A Kalamazoo man who pled guilty to setting multiple fires in the city between June and September...
Jun 10, 2025
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