Police: 2 arrested after armed robbery in Kalamazoo
Two people were arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Kalamazoo on Wednesday night, police say.
‘Punch in the gut’: Nurses at Beacon Kalamazoo hospital struggle under new, limited health...
After Beacon, a chain of hospitals based out of northern Indiana, bought four Ascension Borgess hospitals in southwest Michigan in July, nurses at Beacon Kalamazoo hospital say that the new health insurance offered to them is not meeting their needs. “Beacon has really let us down with the ability to care for...
Electric vehicles in Michigan: The current reality consumers are facing amid market shifts
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Electric vehicles have grown in visibility in recent years with new models being released, government tax incentives, and major investments from automakers. As policies shift and manufacturers adjust their strategies, however, what was once hailed as the future of transportation is now facing an...
KDPS addresses misinformation on man’s death in Kalamazoo, says no foul play suspected
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — WARNING: this article contains details of suicide. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is addressing and clarifying misinformation circulating regarding a recent death investigation. On Monday at 8:21 a.m., KDPS officers responded to Stockbridge Avenue for a report of a possible...
Bronson BirthPlace says Theodore and Violet are their top names for this year
KALAMAZOO, M (WKZO AM/FM) – Theodore and Violet top the list of Bronson BirthPlace’s most popular baby names of 2025. Bronson welcomed more than 4,500 newborns in 2025, bringing with them a fresh list of the year’s most popular baby names at its locations in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.
Pipe bomb trial tied to earlier St. Joseph County felony warrant
KENDALL, Mich. — A man accused of throwing homemade pipe bombs at law enforcement during a standoff in Van Buren County was already wanted on a felony arrest warrant in neighboring St. Joseph County, prosecutors say. Morgan Scott Parish is currently on trial in Van Buren County on 18...
Kalamazoo family receives free home after months of homelessness, living in shelter and RV
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for families across the country, and one Kalamazoo family's journey from homelessness to homeownership shows both the challenges and unexpected kindness that can emerge during desperate times. Andrea Philipp's home is filled with messages...
Kalamazoo Restaurant Greg’s Gourmet Moves To Crossroads Mall
Greg's Gourmet is saying goodbye to Riverview Drive this month, but the flavors of Cajun and soul food will be back soon in Portage.
FireKeepers gives toys and food to 4,000 Battle Creek families
FireKeepers Casino Hotel turned Kellogg Arena into a holiday haven Dec. 11, handing out more than 4,000 toys, 300 turkeys and fresh food boxes to Battle Creek families in need. The annual Toy and Food Distribution featured toys donated by FireKeepers employees, guests and community supporters, while fresh food boxes...
Police search for suspect after man injured in Kalamazoo shooting
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says one man was hospitalized in a shooting in Kalamazoo. Police are searching for the suspect.
