Students explore future careers at Union City Community Schools career fair
UNION CITY, Mich. — Union City Community Schools hosted a career fair Wednesday morning at the high school's Field House, giving students a chance to explore a wide range of future career opportunities. About 400 middle and high school students rotated through career areas that included STEM, health sciences,...
Kalamazoo’s New Video Series Highlights Local Gems Like One Well Brewing And Tys Joint
Kalamazoo's new video series shines a light on local neighborhoods, starting with visits to beloved spots like One Well Brewing and Tys Joint, showcasing the city's vibrant community spirit.
600-800 gallons spilled in Kalamazoo sewer overflow
Officials say hundreds of gallons of sewage were spilled in Kalamazoo Wednesday.
Governor Whitmer to sign executive order in Kalamazoo re-establishing Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer will sign an executive order this afternoon in Kalamazoo re-establishing the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The order will also lay out an approach to the recommendations given by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in its final report. Whitmer will...
This Michigan Restaurant Turned an Old Bank Into One of the State’s Coolest Dining...
Plainwell, Michigan is not exactly the kind of town that shows up on most foodie road trip lists. But tucked along East Bridge Street, inside a beautifully repurposed historic bank building, Dog & The Bank has been quietly turning heads and winning over locals and out-of-towners alike. With a 4.6-star...
Portage Public Schools breaks ground on new Amberly Elementary School
PORTAGE, Mich. — A new school is coming to West Michigan. Officials with Portage Public Schools (PPS) held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday afternoon for the new Amberly Elementary School on Amberly Street. Local: Nearly one month later, condemned Wildwood Off Main tenants still face uncertain future. The school is.
Time capsule opened as Barry County school closes. What was inside?
WOODLAND, Mich. — Barry County has unearthed a century of Michigan history. As part of the closure of Lakewood Early Childhood Center in Woodland, Mich., the school opened a time capsule buried into the corner of the school's 1923 building. Lakewood: Early childhood center suffers heavy roof damage during...
Plainwell HS recognizes 34 Top Honors graduates from Class of 2026
Each year, Plainwell High School recognizes members of its graduating class who achieve grade-point averages of 4.0 or higher. For the Class of 2026, 34 students earned Top Honors recognition. Leading the group were valedictorian Hiro Nguyen and salutatorian Josephine Longcore, both of whom distinguished themselves in
Nearly one month later, condemned Wildwood Off Main tenants still face uncertain future
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — It's been one week since second-floor tenants at the Wildwood Off Main apartment complex were told to leave their homes after engineers found safety issues, leaving some residents without a place to go, and others staying in hotels. The Kalamazoo Area Building Authority (KABA) condemned...
Older model black Ford Taurus sought in Southwest Michigan fatal hit-and-run
CASS COUNTY, MI — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that deputies are in search of a 2010 to 2012 black Ford Taurus. A black older model Taurus from that date range is believed to have been involved in the fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of Timothy Johnson, at 9:49 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, on M-152,
