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Kalamazoo homeless encampment to be removed Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Drew Duncan says the city is working to do something about an illegal encampment of the homeless who are squatting on property along Edwards Street. Several residents in that part of the northside neighborhood complained to city commissioners this week that they are a n...
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Portage council approves home's demolition but gives man two weeks to save it
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A house in Portage that stands in the way of a major road project has been condemned to demolition, but a reprieve has been proposed by a Mattawan man who says he has an idea to save it. The city purchased the home at 9303 Portage Road five years ago because they knew they might need the land...
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LOCAL NEWS
Calhoun County Justice Center to be renamed
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Justice Center will be renamed after Michigan Sup...
Aug 11, 2026
Battle Creek teen in critical condition after being shot early Saturday morning
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police say a teenager is in critical condition at a hos...
Aug 11, 2026
Families protest Battle Creek Police detainment of second teenager
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek families spent Saturday afternoon protesting at the Bat...
Aug 10, 2026
Average gas price in Michigan drops 21¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's 21¢ a gallon cheaper to fill the gas tank this week than last ...
Aug 10, 2026
Dirt biker seriously injured in Allegan County crash
DORR TWP., MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A dirt bike rider was hospitalized following a crash with a SUV near Do...
Aug 08, 2026
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STATE NEWS
State Representative DeSana wants to repeal 24% marijuana wholesale tax
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Representative James DeSana wants to repeal Michigan's 24% marijuana wholesale tax that took effect January 1st to pay for road construction. The Carleton Republican says the tax "isn't even bringing in half of the revenue lawmakers promised," noting the latest revenue figures...
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FEMA denies Michigan appeal for tornado aid
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The state of Michigan's appeal for tornado disaster aid from the storms that produced four twisters March 6th has been denied by FEMA. The U.S. Small Business Administration, however, says the denial does not mean people impacted by the tornadoes in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties don...
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13-year-old Detroit boy arrested in Ohio after allegedly shooting father
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 13-year-old Detroit boy is in police custody in Ohio after he allegedly shot his dad in the back and fled the city in the family's SUV along with their dog. Detroit Police Commanding Officer Dietrich Lever explains what happened. The 13-year-old was arrested with one other person and the fa...
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Brazil agency orders Discord platform to suspend livestreaming over child safety concerns
BRASILIA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Brazil's data protection authority ANPD ordered chat platform Discord to suspend livestreaming features within three business days, citing failures to protect children and teens from exposure to content promoting violence...
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Bella Ramsey finds their tribe in teen cancer comedy-drama 'Sunny Dancer'
By Hanna Rantala LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Bella Ramsey tackles a wide range of emotions in "Sunny Dancer", a comedy-drama about a summer camp for teenagers affected by cancer. "The Last of Us" star plays Ivy, an isolated 17-year-old in remission fro...
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Shelved no more: 'Coyote Vs. Acme' brings Looney Tunes back to big screen
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Director Dave Green told Reuters it was a "crazy miracle" that the live-action animated Looney Tunes comedy "Coyote Vs. Acme" finally secured a 2026 release date after being shelved in 2023. "We saw ...
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