Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Registered nurses at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital will hold a community rally Saturday to protest federal budget cuts they say threaten health care and endanger access to care for thousands of patients. The event, organized by members of the Michigan Nurses Association and National Nurses United, comes as

A pickle-themed festival is planned June 12-14 at Opie’s Bar & Grill. Location: Opie’s Bar & Grill, 158 N. Broad St. Food trucks, local vendors and children’s activities will be available during a family-friendly evening event. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: 235 E. Simmons St. Cost:...

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. After five years of living paycheck to paycheck, Haylee Fettes is getting something most early childhood educators could only dream of:...

HARTFORD, Mich. — Two men were arrested Thursday after police raided a home as part of a months-long drug dealing investigation. The search warrant was executed at a home on Marion Avenue in Hartford, according to Michigan State Police. STORM DEATH: Woman dies after tree branch hits power line,...

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Public Schools have snipped the ribbon on their newest facility, their new central kitchen, built at the site of the former Chime Elementary School in Oshtemo Township. The district provides 6,500 breakfasts, 9,000 lunches, 400 dinners, and afternoon snacks every weekday. They als

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A new housing development in Kalamazoo is creating what community leaders say has long been missing for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, a permanent place to heal, rebuild and move forward. Leaders gathered Friday to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Kalamazoo...

PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Calhoun County family is cleaning up after a large tree fell on their home during Thursday night’s severe storms. The tree caused significant damage to the front of the home and a vehicle parked outside. Logan Blaylock said it happened quickly. “We heard...

EAST LANSING, MI — With two strikeouts and a 0-for-3 showing at the dish, Max Johnson spent most of his afternoon searching for a hit. He found the biggest one in Kalamazoo Christian history. In his fourth and final at bat, the junior lined a bases-loaded walk-off single in...

Two teenagers have been arrested following a shooting Wednesday afternoon in St. Joseph County that left a 15-year-old injured. Officers responded to the 24000 block of Edison Road and found a 15-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries that police said were

Over 22,000 votes poured in for Southwest Michigan's favorite food trucks, with Pigs Head BBQ in Gobles claiming the top spot again, showcasing the region's flavorful culinary scene.