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AUDIO: Kalamazoo mayor urging men to be better examples, mentors
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Following a Friday shooting on Interfaith Boulevard that left a 13-year-old in critical condition, Kalamazoo Mayor Dave Anderson is calling on the men of the city to be better examples and better mentors. Anderson says the city commission is notified by public safety when...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools getting ready for classes to start
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Classes begin in a week in Kalamazoo Public Schools, this week is party time in the elementary schools. The back-to-school events will be mostly fun, students can meet their teachers, there will be activities, ice cream and treats, and an opportunity to get the kids excited about going back to class.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
What to know about WARN Act notices and why they precede big layoffs
General Motors Co. on Monday said it is eliminating more than 1,000 jobs in its software division globally, with 634 of the jobs being cut coming from its Global Technical Center in Warren. Stellantis said earlier this month that its Warren Truck Assembly will lose a shift later this year, which could potentially...
Why Black Detroiters Should Care About What’s Happening at the Democratic National Convention
Detroit is no stranger to making history, and right now, all eyes should be on the 2024 Democratic National Convention unfolding in Chicago. As the convention marches into its second day, the energy is electric, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and Black Detroiters are at the center of it all—whether they realize it or not. With Kamala Harris set to take the reins as the party’s nominee, this DNC is not just a political event but a moment that could shape the future for Black Americans across the nation. The question is: What does this historic moment mean for Detroit, a city whose Black community has long fought for civil rights, labor justice, and political empowerment? How will this convention, with its high-stakes rhetoric and powerful symbolism, impact Michigan—particularly its Black residents?
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
Big city draw piques interest for Centreville softball's Lutz
CENTREVILLE — Centreville softball player LilyAnn Lutz knew she wanted to spend the next chapter of her life in a bigger city. Chicago came to mind. But Lutz wasn't just satisfied with heading off to college in the Windy City, she wanted to pursue an opportunity to play her sport as well. Enter...
West Michigan groups continue fight to control invasive red swamp crayfish
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Officials in West Michigan are working on the removal of the invasive “Red Swamp Crayfish.”. Originally from Louisiana, the fish was found for the first time near Sunset Lake in Vicksburg back in 2017. Since then, the Barry, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo Cooperative Invasive Species...
Kalamazoo drivers caught on school bus cams for safety infractions could face $500 fines
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As kids gear up to head back to class, Kalamazoo Public Schools is reminding drivers to look out for buses that may be stopped alongside the road. The school district installed 115 exterior cameras on their buses last year to take photos of cars who speed around buses, threatening the safety of kids on board.
Watermain installation to shut down portion of North Pitcher Street in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Drivers in the City of Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Township should prepare for more construction. Traffic:Howard Street railroad crossing reopens with a bump, frustrating drivers. North Pitcher Street between East Mosel Avenue and East Prouty Street will be closed for about a week-and-a-half beginning Aug. 27, according...
Ava Wilberding Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After the first week of action, the Mid-American Conference announced its opening set of weekly awards, which included junior goalkeeper Ava Wilberding being selected as the league's Defensive Player of the Week. In her first career start in the Brown and Gold, the Grand Rapids, Mich. native...
Carson Hodgson, Noah James, Earn TopDrawerSoccer Preseason Recognition
UNITED STATES – Tuesday morning TopDrawerSoccer announced its Preseason Top 50 Rankings. This year, Western Michigan men's soccer junior midfielder Carson Hodgson and sophomore forward Noah James were tabbed with top 50 recognition. Hodgson was ranked 40th on the list, while James was named the 46th-best player in the country. WMU is the only team in the Missouri Valley Conference to feature two players inside TopDrawerSoccer's National Preseason Top 50 rankings.
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