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City of Kalamazoo recognized for strengthening access to child care
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Kalamazoo is one of nine organizations across Michigan recognized as 2026 Child Care Champions. A ceremony in East Lansing last week honored businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and economic development organizations that state officials say are developing innovative approach...
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One month left to submit applications to Kalamazoo County board for grant funding
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Community groups interested in obtaining funding for special projects have a month to submit their applications to the Kalamazoo County board. It's the second year for the Community Grants Program, established by county commissioners to fund special projects that meet their specific priorit...
11h ago
LOCAL NEWS
Guilty verdict in 2023 Kalamazoo murder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo County Circuit Court jury Friday convicted John Powell Jr. ...
Sep 25, 2026
Springfield couple arrested after deputies respond to report of someone with a gun
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 38-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, both from Springfield, hav...
Sep 25, 2026
No injuries in Battle Creek incident Wednesday following a dispute over money
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Police Department is looking into a shooting incide...
Sep 24, 2026
Police identify body found in a Cass County farm field as a Niles woman
VOLINIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A woman's body found in a Cass County farm field last month has ...
Sep 24, 2026
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16-year-old arrested for allegedly robbing DoorDash driver in Springfield
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 16-year-old Battle Creek boy is in the Calhoun County Youth Center...
Sep 24, 2026
STATE NEWS
Michigan's average gas price down 24¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A gallon of gas in Michigan costs 24¢ less than last week. Triple-A Michigan says the statewide average is down to $4.69 a gallon, which is 43¢ more than last month and a $1.65 more than last year. A full 15-gallon tank costs $70 on average statewide. Michigan's highest price is in...
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Poll: State Senator McCann ahead of Congressman Huizenga by 1%
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Pollsters with GBAO say the Fourth Congressional District race is nearly tied, with state Senator Sean McCann leading Congressman Bill Huizenga 47%-to-46%. The Democratic state lawmaker has a 50%-to-36% lead among independent voters and 51% to 43% lead among voters who can identify both can...
Sep 25, 2026
Four hurt, one arrested in Mackinac Bridge crash
ST. IGNACE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four people were injured early Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the Mackinac Bridge. Michigan State Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Jamaica for reckless driving causing serious impairment of a body function after he allegedly rammed into another vehicle from behind when t...
Sep 24, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Maxhosa Africa brings pan-Africanism to Paris Fashion Week
By Helen Reid PARIS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Maxhosa Africa creative director Laduma Ngxokolo unveiled a collection that celebrated pan-Africanism on Monday, as his label became the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Par...
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Taylor Swift makes VMAs history and dedicates award to Dolly Parton
(Corrects name Dakota Johnson not Fanning in paragraph 7) By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Taylor Swift's showgirl-inspired "The Fate of Ophelia" claimed the most prestigious trophy at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday, and the...
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Jay-Z accuser recants rape allegation against the rapper
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A woman who accused musician Jay-Z of rape in a 2024 lawsuit has recanted her claim and said she never met the billionaire rapper. The woman, who was identified as Jane Doe in court papers, had accuse...
Sep 25, 2026
