New cookie shop opens in Kalamazoo, features family’s secret recipe
KALAMAZOO, MI –– Kristi Potts’ sugar cookies are no longer a sweet secret. With the cut of a ribbon on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Kalamazoo native’s secret cookie recipe became available to taste at her new shop, Kzoo Cream. “I’ve been dreaming of doing this for...
Kalamazoo residents invited to meet city manager finalists at meet-and-greet
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo City Commission announced a city manager finalist meet-and-greet, and scheduled a special meeting for interviews. Kalamazoo residents can meet the finalists during a meet-and-greet on Oct. 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Catalyst Center, located at 180 East Water Street. Local: New...
FBI is aiding in seven-year-old Michigan missing persons investigation
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now involved in a seven-year-old Michigan missing persons case. Previous: New sheriff gives family of missing Brittany Shank renewed hope. Brittany Shank of Sturgis, MI, a 23-year-old mother of four, disappeared Nov, 20, 2018 after she and...
4 EHD Cases Found In Michigan Deer, DNR Says
It's not a good sign when cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) show up in Michigan's deer population. The Michigan DNR have detected four cases so far.
Beautiful But Invasive Plant Detected in Kalamazoo, MI Again
Kalamazoo faces its second invasive plant of 2025! Watch out for this deceptively beautiful purple bloom spreading across SW Michigan.
Brush the Block brings new murals, community art to downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Downtown Kalamazoo is getting a colorful makeover this weekend as artists from across the region take part in Brush the Block, the city’s mural festival that aims to transform public spaces through art. Six new murals are being painted across downtown, including locations at Haymarket...
The 1929 Murder Of Etta Fairchild In Kalamazoo’s Dark History
A chilling tale from 1929 reveals how fear can twist the hearts of neighbors into something unrecognizable. This is a story that lingers in the shadows of Kalamazoo.
Kalamazoo County board opts in to new opioid settlement deals
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo County board has agreed to opt-in to a couple of new opioid settlement deals that could eventually bring an additional $1.7 million to the community for drug treatment programs. Local activist Gwendolyn Hooker says she would like to see some of that...
Weapon found in vehicle during routine sweep of parking lot at VB Tech
LAWRENCE – A weapon was found Thursday, August 28, in a vehicle during a routine sweep of the parking lot at the Van Buren Tech, Lawrence, according to Van Buren Intermediate School District Superintendent David Manson. In a release to Van Buren Tech families and students, Superintendent Manson said,...
Two arrested, guns and drugs seized at SH Township home
Two people were arrested and guns and drugs were seized after a bust in South Haven Township last Thursday. On Aug. 21, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at Lake Shore Mobile Park in South Haven Township, including the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) West, South Haven Police, Van Buren...