As city forces tent encampment to disband, residents prepare to scatter
KALAMAZOO, MI — Homeless residents are not sure where they’re headed next, but they can’t stay here. That was the feeling in the air on Wednesday, Aug. 12, as people were being forced to leave the homeless encampment that sprung up recently on North Edwards Street near downtown.
Fazoli’s Just Closed Another Michigan Location
It seems that some national restaurant chains in Michigan have been struggling because another one has location. Another Fazoli’s Location Has Closed in Michigan. At the end of July, Fazoli's officially closed its final West Michigan location. Sadly, the location on Beckley Road in Battle Creek is no more. The restaura
Mendon poised for another playoff run in what’s become the norm for Hornets
MENDON, Mich. — The Mendon Hornets are back and ready for another year of keeping their streak alive. After all, 18 straight trips tot he postseason is nothing to laugh at. The Hornets have made it to the playoffs every year since 2007. "It's definitely a high expectation. You...
Portage’s Ronda Stryker Holds $7.3 Billion Tied To Stryker Corporation And Greenleaf Trust
Michigan has 11 billionaires on the Forbes list, and four of them call West Michigan home. The Meijer brothers alone are worth 7.1 billion each, while Dan Gilbert tops the state at 22.9 billion.
Portage council approves home’s demolition but gives man two weeks to save it
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A house in Portage that stands in the way of a major road project has been condemned to demolition, but a reprieve has been proposed by a Mattawan man who says he has an idea to save it. The city purchased the home at...
New apartments open after fire in historic Kalamazoo building
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A 2024 fire gave the Peregrine Company, owners of the Peninsula Building, the chance to rethink what they wanted on the building’s second and third floor. Their answer was 11 income-restricted, workforce housing units to fill a gap in downtown Kalamazoo’s housing market. “There are...
Battle Creek police execute search warrant in weapons probe
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An 18-year-old Battle Creek resident is facing possible charges of possessing a machine gun and possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle. Battle Creek police carried out a search warrant Friday in the 200 block of Graves Street in an ongoing firearms investigation and...
Controversial petition issue on Portage ballot in November along with Kalamazoo
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A controversial petition initiative being pressed by a mysterious organization in Kalamazoo, will also appear on the ballot in Portage this November. It proposes to alter their city charter to create a health advisory committee. They are among a number of communities, including Battle...
Kalamazoo Seller Lists Pontoon Pirate Ship Kit For $300 On Facebook Marketplace
A Kalamazoo seller named Steve Dougherty is listing a pontoon boat pirate ship kit on Facebook Marketplace for $300. It comes with black sails, PVC cannons, skull flags, and even a plush monkey mascot.
Southwest Michigan company plans $9.5M expansion, will add 70 jobs
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A fourth-generation Michigan mechanical contracting company will expand two Southwest Michigan facilities, investing $9.5 million and creating 70 new jobs with help from a state grant. R.W. LaPine, Inc. plans to add 42,000 square feet to its headquarters in Comstock Township and 10,000 square fe
