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AUDIO: First day of school will have casual dress code for KPS
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It will be a casual Monday as far as the dress code is concerned when Kalamazoo Public School’s high schools open. Board president Ti’Anna Harrison says it’s most important that they show up for what will be just a half-day. If...
(L to R) Don Kenyon, feature winner Ryan Huggler, and Mel Kenyon after winning the USSA Kenyon Midget feature Friday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
(L to R) Don Kenyon, feature winner Ryan Huggler, and Mel Kenyon after winning the USSA Kenyon Midget feature Friday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
Men’s Soccer to Face Road Test at #9 New Hampshire
DURHAM, New Hampshire – The #12 Western Michigan University men's soccer team travels to Durham, New Hampshire to battle the #9 University of New Hampshire Wildcats on Sunday, August 25, at 5:00 PM. Sunday's match will be available on ESPN+. The Brown and Gold enter Sunday's match riding a 17-game regular season unbeaten streak, which includes an eight-game regular season unbeaten streak away from WMU Soccer Complex.
Women's Soccer Prepares for Battle with Marquette
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Western Michigan women's soccer team is set to take on Marquette tomorrow afternoon at the WMU Soccer Complex. The Broncos and Golden Eagles will begin play at 1 PM. LAST TIME OUT. Western Michigan earned a draw against No. 24 Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 22 at...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools classes start Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Public Schools officials say they are looking forward to the start of the new school year on Monday. The board of trustees met last night, hearing final reports and making final preparations. Trustee Carol McGlinn quoted the superintendent, who used an Olympics reference...
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
KDPS: Jury finds 35-year-old guilty of murder in 2023 Woodbury Avenue shooting
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 35-year-old man is set to be sentenced for fatally shooting another man in the head in Kalamazoo, according to Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Friday, a jury found Laquay Lee Woodford-Paige guilty of second-degree murder and multiple firearms charges in the death of Kemberlyn Trotman, 35.
2 charged with imprisonment of mom and kids in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Two men have been charged with multiple felony counts related to an alleged kidnapping in Kalamazoo, court records show. The charges are the result of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s investigation into a report of missing persons on Wednesday, Aug. 21. If you purchase a...
United Persuit, Point Community Center host back to school backpack giveaway
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — United Persuit Basketball Club aimed to make sure students were ready to hit the basketball courts and classrooms this school year. Thursday, the club partnered with the Point Community Center to give away backpacks. basketballs and supplies to students in the community. For Corey Person, founder...
MTV Misery Queen ‘Daria’ Voiced By One of Kalamazoo’s Own
Premiering on MTV in 1997 Daria ranks among the top 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time. Our favorite angst queen and original "misery chick" Daria Morgendorffer said and thought it all, so we didn't have to. And by "we" I mean us Gen Xers and Millennials who remember a...
Maturity, Veteran Experience, and Leadership to Lead WMU Football Into 2024 Season
With more than 20 players returning who had starting experience last season, this year's Western Michigan University football team is already light years ahead of the 2023 team, according to second-year head coach Lance Taylor. Which is good, because the Broncos (4-8 overall, 3-5 Mid-American Conference in 2023) open with...
Kalamazoo bands unite at Bell's Back Room for tornado relief fundraiser
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo community was invited to Bell's Back Room Thursday night for a good time and to support a good cause. The craft beer staple hosted a benefit concert featuring local bands to raise money for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, with proceeds going towards tornado relief in Portage.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Colder, Drier Winter for Michigan
While some forecasters are predicting a snowier winter than Michigan has seen in years, the Old Farmer's Almanac isn't so convinced. The venerable publication has released its regional projections for the winter of 2024-25, and it's calling for below average snowfall for the Lower Great Lakes region. That's not to...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Police Escort Ex-Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo Out of Party Convention
Kristina Karamo made waves when she was chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party. That hasn't changed since she was ousted by the party earlier this year. Police on Saturday escorted her out of the GOP's convention inside the Dort Financial Center in Flint. Craig Mauger of the Detroit News reports...
U of M regent race could be the most controversial at state Democratic convention
Updated, 8:44 a.m., 8/24/24 As the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) gets set to hold its convention this weekend in Lansing, trying to build on the unity coming out of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, one candidate is drawing attention for her stance on an issue that remains divisive within the Democratic coalition: the ongoing […]
Walmart and Target Announce Great News For Michigan Shoppers
So let's be real for a second, shall we? Target is clearly superior to Walmart but each has its things that keep it amongst the best in the retail business. Walmart has almost 5 times as many locations in the US than Target and their customer turnover shows that as well. Target gets over 30 million customers per week but Walmart blows them out of the water with over 37 million customers daily.
The State of Foster Care Up North: "We Just Don't Have Enough Homes"
Foster care organizations advocate for better mental health care and more foster parents. It's no secret that the U.S. needs more foster parents. The Michigan foster care network alone comprises about 10,000 children. Though the state has made some recent strides—1,600 children were adopted in 2021, and as of late...
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