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Ramona Park Beach reopens after additional water testing
PORTAGE, MI(WKZO AM/FM) - After closing Wednesday because of elevated E. coli levels, new water testing results for Ramona Park Beach have come back negative and the beach reopened at 12:00 p.m. Thursday. The beach closed following the detection of high amounts of E. coli as determined through the Kalamazoo County Heal...
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KDPS asking for help in identifying suspect in multiple burglaries in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Oshtemo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says since June its been investigating a series of burglaries that have targeted multiple hair and nail salons throughout Kalamazoo, Portage, and Oshtemo. The most recent incidents occurred during the early morning Tuesday near the 4200 block of Por...
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LOCAL NEWS
FEMA denies Michigan appeal for tornado aid
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The state of Michigan's appeal for tornado disaster aid from the storm...
Aug 12, 2026
Battle Creek police execute search warrant in weapons probe
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An 18-year-old Battle Creek resident is facing possible charges of p...
Aug 12, 2026
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
STATE NEWS
Kalamazoo College joins MI College Match
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo College has joined Michigan's new statewide direct admission initiative known as MI College Match. The program is run by the Michigan College Access Network and is connected to over 350 high schools in the state. Students can enroll at the college of their choice without having to...
5h ago
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...
Aug 12, 2026
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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...
Aug 12, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Brazil agency orders Discord chat 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, citing failures to protect children and teens from exposure to content promoting violence, self-harm and suicide. AN...
Aug 12, 2026
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...
Aug 12, 2026
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 ...
Aug 12, 2026
