Popular chicken finger chain breaks ground on new Portage restaurant
PORTAGE, MI — Shovels of dirt marked another milestone of a new restaurant development in Kalamazoo County. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, June 12, at the future site of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at South Westnedge Avenue and East Milham Avenue. It’s the first location of the...
The Wait Is Over: Michigan’s First 90-Degree Day Expected This Week
Many Michiganders are excited that Summer officially arrives on Friday June 20th. With that, we're getting longer days with more sunshine and a nice boost in temperature. We've already had several days with temperatures in the 80s, but when will Michigan finally have its first 90-degree day of the year?
Inside the Viral Kalamazoo Dome Home For Sale That Everyone’s Talking About
Ready to live inside what looks like a giant science experiment—or possibly a bag of marshmallows? A wild and wonderful Monolithic Dome home is up for grabs in Kalamazoo. According to Monolithic.org, they're "super structures"! Monolithic Domes are ultra-durable, energy-efficient structures made with an inflatable...
The ‘Cereal Capital Of The World’ Is An Under-The-Radar Michigan City With Unique Parks,...
In the corner of southwest Michigan, just 30 minutes from the quirky city of Kalamazoo — a growing favorite for recent graduates looking where to move — there's another unique city with a turn-of-the-century reputation as the "Cereal Capital of the World." Battle Creek, Michigan, also affectionately referred as the...
12 Family-Friendly Trails to Hike This Summer in Southwest Michigan
Imagine a Saturday afternoon spent wandering through one of Kalamazoo's beautiful nature trails—sounds like a perfect family outing, doesn’t it?. 16 nature trails cover several miles of Kalamazoo alone. We compiled a list of 12 trails fit for the entire family right here in the Kalamazoo area. Below you'll find that...
Michigan cities fight effects of climate change
Climate change already is affecting the Great Lakes region, with longer, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters. Several communities across Michigan are attempting to tackle the effects of climate change through zoning and other means. Kalamazoo’s efforts focus on the low-income residents most likely to feel the...
Mass exodus at Kalamazoo Biggby: Ex-employees allege toxic workplace
KALAMAZOO, MI – Nearly all staff at the Biggby Coffee at 4560 W. Main Street in Kalamazoo have quit in solidarity after two coworkers were fired this week, multiple ex-employees said. The dismissals were the final straw in a pattern of abusive language, disregard of employees’ safety and management...
AUDIO: “No Kings” protests draw thousands around west Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Thousands of people showed up for several “No Kings” protests around west Michigan Saturday. Two were held in Grand Rapids, where 50501 volunteer Ramona says it had been being planned for several weeks. Another protest was in Kalamazoo, bringing people along Drake...
Mendon stings USA, Patriots championship streak ends at five
The Hornets stung the Patriots twice, four runs in the first and third innings gives the Hornets their first ever state championship.
Woman charged for kidnapping, ‘No Kings’ protests, new event center and more top stories
Below are News Channel 3's top stories from the past week. Community members in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, South Haven and other cities in West Michigan joined about 1,800 global protests against perceived tyranny in the United States government. From 12-2 p.m., protesters stood on the sidewalk alongside South Drake...