Bronson Healthcare-backed housing project picks up $4M in state, local funding
A $40 million affordable housing project backed by Bronson Healthcare Group is set to break ground this summer next to the health system’s flagship hospital in Kalamazoo after securing $4 million in state and local backing. Kalamazoo-based Bogan Developments LLC plans to start building the 85-unit apartment complex...
Kirby honored with lifesaving award
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office and Central Dispatch recently recognized Dispatch Supervisor Chad Kirby with a Life Saving Award for his outstanding actions while on duty. On Oct. 15, 2025, Supervisor Kirby was working at the Van Buren County Central Dispatch Center when multiple 911 calls were received...
Bobby Holley’s final free bike giveaway drive starts Jan. 24
Due to physical health problems, community activist/entertainer and former Stax recording artist Bobby Holley will be putting on his seventh and final free bike giveaway for area kids in need that are aged 7-10 and in grades 2-5. The campaign kicks off on Jan. 24 and runs through August. New...
Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity honored with state award
Habitat Michigan, the state support organization for Habitat for Humanity, recently named Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity the 2025 Medium-sized Affiliate of the Year. The Battle Creek affiliate stated it was honored with this award because of its work in affordable housing and their ramp building program. This...
Oshtemo Township to hear from experts on large-scale battery storage and regulation
The Oshtemo Township Planning Commission will hear from experts Thursday on large battery storage projects and their regulation in Michigan. That’s after the township received a proposal to build a battery storage facility in the area. Oshtemo has put a hold on such projects while it reviews its ordinances,...
Kalamazoo Shelters Open Doors During Fierce Snowstorm Crisis
As snow blankets Southwest Michigan, a local group is stepping up to make sure no one has to face the storm alone.
Two people killed in crash on Sprinkle Road north of Kalamazoo
Two people died Thursday morning when two vehicles collided on Sprinkle Road north of Kalamazoo. Two other people were taken to the hospital.
Groundhog Day: even more snow, then brutally cold temperatures grip West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's going to snow again. While that's an important story, and there will actually be two doses of snow, the arrival of starkly colder temperatures is the lede. The mercury will likely be around zero degrees, or even a little bit colder from daybreak Friday and...
Kalamazoo County could upgrade sheriff’s office, jail
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo County’s board of commissioners is looking into 11 recommended projects as part of their master plan update. Among the work would be upgrading the office of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff and the Kalamazoo County Jail in the next five years. Work on...
Gas Station Shooting Leaves Community Heartbroken For Tyler Bright
A promising young broadcaster's future was cut short in a shocking act of violence that has left his community heartbroken.
