Lobster food truck launched on ‘Shark Tank’ anchors in Kalamazoo
Michigan's Best Local Eats: Menu items include Maine lobster rolls, lobster tacos, savory lobster grilled cheeses, lobster quesadillas, lobster bisque, pink lemonade whoopie pies and more.
Life EMS Ambulance’s ‘Camp 911’ teaches kids emergency preparedness and safety
OSHTEMO, Mich. — Life EMS Ambulance's Camp 911 hosts interactive experience for kids to learn about safety and how to react in emergencies. Kids from ages 9 through 11 were welcomed to the Oshtemo Fire Department Wednesday morning to participate in a day camp hosted by Life EMS Ambulance and local fire and sheriff's...
Kalamazoo County’s unemployment rate up to 5.3 percent in May, Calhoun County rises to...
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) – Kalamazoo County’s unemployment rate rose to 5.3 percent in May, following along with most counties in the state. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget says not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates rose in 14 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas over the month.
Latest testing shows less harmful chemicals in Battle Creek water
Although a drinking water standard violation remains in effect for some Battle Creek-area customers, the city says previously high levels of a potentially hazardous chemical group are lowering.
Tonight’s Forecast: Mild with isolated storms
Partly cloudy to partly sunny, warm, and humid with a shower/storm possible. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather team.
Portage business to receive funding from Michigan Strategic Trust Fund for expansion
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – There is some good local economic news that came out of the governor’s office yesterday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Pro-Services of Portage would be receiving support from the Michigan Strategic Trust Fund to support their expansion plans in Kalamazoo County. Portage City...
Chicago Rocks Kalamazoo With Unforgettable Live Performance
The band once called Chicago Transit Authority, now more commonly known as Chicago, has been touring consecutively for 58 years and remains one of the most celebrated bands in American history. On Tuesday, June 24, in Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University, the band hit the stage and delivered...
Want a Tiny House? 50 Are Being Auctioned in West Michigan
Always dreamed of owning your own tiny house? Or possibly several to launch your own mini-resort or Airbnb retreat? Well, here’s your chance: 50 small-scale housing units are now up for auction in West Michigan. Where the Pods Came From. The pods are compact, insulated prefab homes, each outfitted...
Driver dies at hospital after Portage crash, police say
A driver has died after a crash in Portage Wednesday, police said.
Schoolcraft 4th of July parade canceled for lack of police officers
The Fourth of July parade in Schoolcraft has been canceled because the village says there’s not enough police to staff it.
