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Two Michigan men admit to beating, killing homeless man with sledge hammer
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — New details provide a major breakthrough in a murder investigation in West Michigan. 33-year-old Lashaun Keith's death was deemed suspicious back in 2022, when his body was found in a hayfield in Van Buren County. A couple of hunters scouting land near the Kal-Haven Trail found...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County housing director says Portage affordable housing development closer to moving forward
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – One of two affordable housing projects that sparked citizen opposition in Portage last year will be moving forward soon. The development between Woodbine and Stanley will be called Stanwood Crossings, if approved. It’s being partially subsidized by several public sources including the County Housing Millage.
Critical Update To One of Michigan’s Largest Construction Projects
We are in the heart of construction season, not only in Michigan, but especially here in Kalamazoo, as many critical construction projects are happening throughout the city, which has vastly changed the landscape of how and where you can drive. Many businesses have been getting help from the city of Kalamazoo, as they have financed advertising for great local businesses.
Kalamazoo man gets over 5 years for illegal firearm possession
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo man has been sentenced to prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. 32-year-old Juwara Jawan Compton, Jr. was sentenced to 64 months in federal prison. Politics: First Lady Biden to visit Middleville, Traverse City for community and political events. Compton was charged...
Growlers finish first half of Northwoods season strong with extra innings win
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It took longer than they hoped, but the Growlers came away with a win Tuesday night, taking down Royal Oak in 11 innings, 7-6. Brock Leitgeb sent a fly ball to the outfield, deep enough to bring Myles Beale home from third for the game-winning run.
Summer Park series continues with “Patriotic Pops”
At 7:30 pm on Wednesday, July 3 in Bronson Park, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and guests soloists will present a program of American-themed music, from songs like “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” and “America the Beautiful” to showstoppers like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Dvorak’s Carnaval Overture. Music director Julian Kuerti talks about the program and reveals the special guests in a conversation with Cara Lieurance.
Kalamazoo's flood mitigation plan could bring relief to flood-prone areas
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Support could be on the way to areas affected by flooding in Kalamazoo. Monday, City of Kalamazoo Director of Public Services James Baker presented the Portage Creek Flood Mitigation Project to the Kalamazoo City Commission. If approved and put into action, the plan aims to eliminate...
Southwest Michigan company expanding with $5M federal grant, adding dozens of jobs
THREE RIVERS, MI -- A Southwest Michigan company is expanding and increasing production of commercial heat pumps, thanks to a large grant from a federal agency. The heat pumps are designed to heat and cool spaces more efficiently than other widely available technologies, experts say. Armstrong International, 816 Maple St.,...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo officials urge people to support downtown businesses
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo city officials are pleading with residents to support downtown businesses. It can be a challenge just to get downtown with all the construction going on. City chief operating officer Laura Lam acknowledged that fact at last night’s city commission meeting. Mayor Dave...
Kalamazoo man sentenced for abusing his young child
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A Kalamazoo man is headed to prison for abusing his young child. The case stems from May 2023, when Paul Preston admitted that he punched his two-month-old child several times. The child was left with a fractured skull, brain bleeding, fractured ribs, and more.
Kalamazoo community invited to final farewell at Chime Elementary before demolition
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Public Schools is inviting the public to say goodbye to a historic school before it's demolished. Chime Elementary, built in 1953, is set for demolition to make way for the district's new central kitchen. Travel: MDOT to remove traffic restrictions to ease Fourth of July...
Meet MLive’s 2024 Kalamazoo-area Girls Soccer Dream Team
KALAMAZOO, MI – Southwest Michigan was treated to yet another spectacular, showstopping high school girls soccer season this spring. All thanks to a mecca of top shelf soccer talent. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Shooting that injured 2 in Kalamazoo was not random, police say
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A police official said he is limited in what he can release about the investigation of two people shot, while confirming investigators do not believe it was a random act. Two people were shot around 10 p.m. Sunday, June 30, on the 4000 block of Portage Street....
Long Before MMA, Toughman Competitions Ruled Michigan
The fight game might be living in an MMA world now, but long before mixed martial arts became The Next Big Thing, Michigan-founded Toughman competitions featuring amateurs stepping into the ring to prove they were tough enough, were the thing in fighting. Kalamazoo was one of the sports hotbeds and claimed a spot on the national stage when a 90s era event from Wings Stadium was widely covered.
Kimani Wactor indicted for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment
A Montgomery County Grand Jury indicted 25-year-old Kimani Rasheed Wactor for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment in May 2023. The indictment alleges that Wactor, on or around February 19th, 2023, caused Steven Turner to fear imminent bodily injury by displaying a handgun as a deadly weapon and discharging it in a manner that placed or may have placed other persons in danger of death or severe injury. Wactor was later taken into custody on June 17th.
City of Kalamazoo Offers Non-Emergency Line To Report Fireworks Violations
We're coming down to it with the Fourth of July on Thursday, and already people are beginning their celebrations by shooting off fireworks. It's completely legal at this point to shoot them off, but there are still some ordinances that residents must adhere to. Police appreciate it when people keep...
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