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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...
Kalamazoo Community Exhales Relief as Missing Mother and Children Found Safe, Two Suspects in Custody
Doreisha Watts, aged 27, and her two kids were initially feared abducted in Kalamazoo; fortunately, the family was located safely, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). WWMT News reported on the initial disappearance and subsequent search for Watts along with her two children, 5-year-old Bailey Love-Watts and 2-year-old Yssa Watts who were last sighted in the vicinity of West Maple Street near Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts.
Southwest Michigan Business Giving Away Free Furniture
It's that time of the year where all of the incoming freshmen are beginning to start their college years. They are jumping with joy and excitement as they are going dorm room shopping, meeting their roommates, and preparing to move away from their family and friends for a new phase in their life. On top of the freshmen joining campus, all over the sophomores and upperclassmen are returning to their second home.
Two men charged in kidnapping of woman, two children in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two men have been charged in the kidnapping of a Kalamazoo mother and her two children. Deshawn Gladney, 29, and Jordan Watts, 32, were arraigned Friday on multiple charges after both were accused of kidnapping Doriesha Watts and her two children Wednesday. Crime: Detroit man gets...
A popular Flint based Children's Cooking Class is expanding to West Michigan
The Culture Matters Children's Cooking Class is now being offered in Kalamazoo. The classes are designed for children 8-17 years-old and focus on teaching beginner culinary techniques, healthy eating habits and essential life skills in a fun, hands-on environment. The classes not only provide children with culinary skills but introduce...
These are the election-season rules for lawn signs in Kalamazoo, Portage
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Political lawn signs are appearing in Portage and Kalamazoo as residents prepare for the Nov. 5 General Election. While both cities allow residents to display temporary signs on their property, regulations are in place to preserve the aesthetic appearance of public spaces and public safety. If you...
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...
Man who shot 20-plus times at Kalamazoo home, killing man on porch, headed to prison
KALAMAZOO, MI — A man who got out of a car last November and fired more than 20 bullets out of two guns, killing a Kalamazoo man sitting on the porch is now headed to prison. After a two-day trial and two days of jury deliberations, 36-year-old Laquay Woodford-Paige...
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...
Kalamazoo giving out free water filters in Edison neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo will start distributing free water filters in the Edison neighborhood starting today. Staff will go to homes from 9 a.m. to noon today and be back September 6, 13, 20, and 27 along with October 4 and 11 with a goal of giving the filters to 500 homes each day.
Realtors face major changes in payment structure after $950M settlement
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Realtors are facing major changes in the way they get paid to buy and sell homes, stemming from a lawsuit filed earlier this year. The National Association of Realtors and several major real estate brokerages agreed to pay over $950 million to settle federal lawsuits claiming they forced homeowners to pay inflated commissions to sell their homes.
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.
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