Hocevar gets 3-year backing from Zeigler Auto Group
With hats, photos and even car bumpers, NASCAR fans came from around the area to Zeigler Motorsports in Kalamazoo Monday night to meet one guy — Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar.
Kalamazoo’s Green Door Distilling Bids Farewell To Its Tasting Room
This weekend marks a bittersweet farewell for a beloved local spot. The community will feel the absence of Green Door's tasting room.
Kalamazoo County Wendy’s closes, as company moves to close hundreds in U.S.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — One of the six Wendy’s fast-food restaurants operating in Kalamazoo County permanently closed its doors last week. The fast-food restaurant, at 5128 S. Ninth St. in Texas Township, ceased operations on Dec. 30, 2025, a representative with the company confirmed. Employees at the location...
Cloudy Skies And Rain Showers Coming This Week
As we slide into the new year, sweater weather is here to stay—expect highs in the 30s and 40s throughout the week.
Mixed feelings in Kalamazoo following Venezuela strike and Maduro’s arrest
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — West Michigan is reacting to the rapid-fire developments regarding Venezuela this weekend, and what it all means for our country's future. Kalamazoo residents are divided on foreign policy, with some happy about Maduro's arrest, some wondering how the change of power will happen, and some who...
He’s back! Record-breaking star QB Broc Lowry returning to WMU in 2026
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Mid-American Conference champions won’t be starting from scratch under center in 2026. Broc Lowry announced his return to Western Michigan on Sunday after enjoying a noteworthy and breakout 2025 campaign – all while leading the Broncos to their first MAC title since 2016.
Kalamazoo swears in new city manager, approves 2026 budget
Malcolm Hankins was sworn in as Kalamazoo's new city manager Monday as the commission approved the 2026 budget after public comment on housing issues.
Notre Dame project to help local youth with mental health
Youth anxiety and depression are on the rise nationally, and the University of Notre Dame and Northwestern University are partnering in a new effort to help Michiana youth. The new three-year program, called the St. Joseph County Universal Wellness Project, aims to help bridge the gap in local mental health care for...
No one injured in fire in Kalamazoo
No one was injured in a fire in Kalamazoo Monday, emergency responders say.
Portage woman shares story after losing more than $20K in romance scam
PORTAGE, Mich. — A nonprofit called FightCyberCrime.org says fewer than 10% of romance scams are ever reported -- and because of that -- scammers and cyber criminals are able to steal billions of dollars every year. They say criminals will prey on a victim's emotions in order to steal money and personal information.

















