Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — “Dry January” is changing how some people start the new year, and local bar owners say it can also affect business during an already slow month. Dry January encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month. While the idea has been around for more than a decade, it has gained renewed...

In Battle Creek, Michigan, Asian Buffet Hibachi Grill at 5700 Beckley Road is more than a seafood buffet; it’s a family tradition that brings the flavors of the Great Lakes to the table. Piles of fresh crab, shrimp, and other seafood tempt diners as they navigate the bustling buffet,...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The golden arches have officially vacated downtown Kalamazoo to make room for a new, multi-million dollar investment. A demolition crew tore down the McDonald's building on West Kalamazoo Avenue Friday morning. The land was purchased by the county in late 2025 so that a new administration building...

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Public Safety investigators have seven homicides in the past three years that have not been solved. They are urging the public to help by speaking up if they know anything. The first murder was June 7th, 2023 when 17-year-old Markii Robinson was killed...

PORTAGE, Mich. — A person was injured from a fireworks mishap in Portage on Wednesday afternoon. At around 2 p.m., the Portage Department Of Public Safety (PDPS) Fire Division responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of Holiday Lane. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke emitting from a pole barn structure.

Today, Local Spins not only recaps New Year’s Eve celebrations across West Michigan in words and photos, but spotlights a memorable Michigan Music Showcase podcast filled with tracks by regional artists. EDITOR’S NOTE: Michigan enjoyed another banner year for new music, with literally hundreds of fresh releases by...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Last year, Alexis Graham and Reed Zapf took a leap and started up their gourmet mini pancake business, Pancake Paws & Co. While they were busy all summer, they started to slow down in the winter, and in December, they got an email that they thought would kick them back into gear.

From daring rescues, collegiate sport wins and community, Kalamazoo County was host to chapters that were part of the story of 2025.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In an effort to address housing for people overcoming substance abuse issues, the Kalamazoo City Commission recently approved two initiatives to begin development in 2026. Commissioners approved a 50-year, 4% Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for the Kalamazoo Recovery Housing (KalRecovery) 1...

UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – After more than 33 years of service, Assistant Police Chief Corey Wilkinson has officially announced his retirement from the Union City Police Department. Wilkinson’s deep-rooted career began in 1992 as a reserve officer before he transitioned to a full-time role in 1994 following his...