Kalamazoo MI

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Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — UPDATE: Police said all of the lanes that were closed on Stadium Drive reopened just before 10:45 p.m. One direction of Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo is shut down Tuesday night after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS).
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Kalamazoo County bar beneath iconic 1910 train car to close, go to auction

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — The “home of the five-day weekend” will soon be no more. Opened by Brian Carter in March 2022 at 6225 D Ave. W., Dave’s Bar announced Tuesday on social media that it will have its final last call on Saturday, Aug. 22.
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The Wall That Heals Arrives In Battle Creek Aug. 20 At Harper Creek High...

The Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, comes to Battle Creek's Harper Creek High School August 20 through 23, open 24 hours a day at no charge.
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Dave’s BAR in Kalamazoo Announces Their Final Last Call

Dave's BAR announces its closing after five years, marking the end of a local gathering place known for food, drinks, and memories.
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WMU leaders unveil Valley Oaks residence hall

Western Michigan University leaders celebrated the opening of new residence hall Valley Oaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 29. More than 1,000 first-year students are set to move in at the end of August. “We are currently on the plot of land that used to be Valley three behind the...
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Garden of Dreams childcare center opens in Battle Creek

A new childcare center is set to expand access to affordable, high-quality childcare in Battle Creek, offering more options for working families while supporting the local workforce.
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Attractions and entertainment return to the Kalamazoo County Fair this week

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – After canceling most of the usual fair attractions over the past several years, the 2026 Kalamazoo County Fair begins Tuesday with many fair attractions that have been missing. It has been a 4-H Showcase with just events like animal shows and auctions since the...
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8 restaurants that opened, 2 that closed around Kalamazoo in July

KALAMAZOO, MI -- July was a busy month for the Kalamazoo restaurant scene, with eight openings and two closures. A national fast-casual franchise known for cooked-to-order meals has arrived in Kalamazoo. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened its first Kalamazoo location July 21 at 4615 W. Main St. Franchisee...
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts announces campus expansion project

KALAMAZOO, MI -- The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is launching a major renovation and expansion project aimed at expanding educational space, upgrading studios and improving air quality across its campus. The Creative Commons project will begin construction on Monday, Aug. 3, and continue through 2027, transforming how
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Heartland Roadshow comes to Portage

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — If you have jewelry, heirlooms, gold, silver coins, collectibles, or other valuables tucked away at home, you may be wondering what they’re really worth. The Heartland Roadshow is in Portage for five days only, giving you the chance to have your items evaluated by experienced buyers — with

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