Kalamazoo County tree removals spark backlash as officials seek legal guidance
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A plan to remove thousands of trees along Kalamazoo County roads is drawing growing opposition from residents while county officials seek legal guidance on whether they have the authority to intervene. According to the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County, the removals are part of its Safe...
Michigan History Author Symposium to bring 14 writers to Battle Creek
The Battle Creek Regional History Museum will host the third annual Michigan History Author Symposium from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the museum, 307 W. Jackson St. in Battle Creek. The event will feature 14 authors from across Michigan, according to a community announcement. Attendees can hear presentations by participating writers, ask questions and purchase books during the program. Signed copies of books will also be available, according to the announcement. Scheduled participants include Tom Ca
Western Michigan shuts out Ferris State 6-0 in series opener
he No. 8-ranked Western Michigan University Broncos (1-0 overall) were too much for the Ferris State University men's ice hockey squad (0-2-1) on Thursday (Oct. 8) at Lawson Ice Arena
Teachers, Kalamazoo Public Schools enter mediated contract talks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – With talks deadlocked, Kalamazoo Public Schools and the Kalamazoo Education Association have agreed to mediated talks to try and come to terms on a contract. Teachers have been working without a contract for the last month, and they turned out in large numbers to...
Part of Eastbound M-89 closes after person hit by car in Plainwell
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — A person has been taken to the hospital after they were hit by a car in Allegan County Thursday night, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the person was hit by an eastbound SUV at the intersection of Cross Oaks Mall Drive...
Fall into fun! Discover these October events from the WMTA
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning golden, and fall is in full swing across Michigan. From outdoor adventures to cozy seasonal activities, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the changing season.
Ground broken on $12.5M fire station in Comstock Township
Comstock Fire & Rescue broke ground Thursday on a new Station 9-3, aiming to give firefighters more space and offer a hub for regional training.
Village of Paw Paw will consider ways of addressing Warner Vineyards noise complaints
PAW PAW, Mich. — While concerts bring fun, excitement and great music, they’re also loud. The Village of Paw Paw is currently navigating that issue as complaints from residents about volume levels during Warner Vineyards’ concerts continue flooding in. With a lineup featuring artists like Rick Ross...
DiscReplay Expanding to Portage Near The Crossroads Mall
CD and game collectors are getting a new option in Portage this year. The used games and tech store chain DiscReplay is coming to Portage at 6800 S Westnedge Avenue, Suite H. This is the company’s first Kalamazoo-area location, on the north side of Portage. From recent posts, the company owners are hoping to open by the end of the year.
Pennfield loses homecoming game to Hastings
The Pennfield High School varsity football team’s homecoming game took place on Oct. 2 with the Panthers hosting the Hastings Saxons. Pennfield lost 43-8, dropping its season record to 1-5. At halftime, running back Isaiah Eakins-Gray and Jenna Wiley were named as Pennfield’s 2026 homecoming king and queen. –Gustav Strenge.
