New memory care ‘neighborhood’ opens in Kalamazoo with unique approach
KALAMAZOO, MI –– A new memory care neighborhood celebrated a grand opening on Wednesday, July 29. The neighborhood is located in StoryPoint’s Kalamazoo campus at 1700 Bronson Way. Memory care is part of StoryPoint Kalamazoo’s mission to create environments that aid residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s...
Ribbon cut at new preschool and childcare center in Battle Creek, opens in October
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Officials in Battle Creek hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon celebrating the new Garden of Dreams Community Preschool and Childcare center. Formerly the Valentine Center, the renovated space is meant to expand access to childcare -- something that officials said is a critical need
Cozy Clover Breakfast Concept Set to Open in Downtown Galesburg Next Month
Those in the small town are getting ready for a new breakfast addition. From KZOO Kids, The Cozy Clover is a new restaurant concept owner Travis Maher is bringing to 10 E Michigan Avenue in Galesburg. Along with the new location, he is hoping to debut an additional restaurant in the next few years. He said the goal is
‘Brokenhearted but grateful’: Children’s play cafe north of Kalamazoo closing down
PLAINWELL, MI — When Rae Barlow opened MI Grounds in late 2023, her goal was to create a space where children could thrive in creative play and parents could also enjoy themselves. She did exactly that, designing a multi-faceted coffee house with dedicated areas for children’s play, a private...
Police: 2 dead after highway crash near Battle Creek
EMMETT CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are investigating after two people were killed in a highway crash near Battle Creek Wednesday evening. Authorities were dispatched to I-94 near M-66 for a rollover crash at around 6:42 p.m., according to the Emmett Township Department of Public Safety. When police arrived,
Kalamazoo County Fair returns next week with new entertainment, familiar traditions
Poultry, rabbits, kiddie land, carnival games — the Kalamazoo County Fair opens Tuesday at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center. Mandy Eldred, facility and event services manager for Kalamazoo County Parks and Expo Center, joins Cara Lieurance to preview what's in store. Eldred, who has worked for the county for...
Two road and bridge projects begin in the Battle Creek area next week
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A pair of road construction projects in the Battle Creek area are slated to begin next week. The Michigan Department of Transportation and contractor Pavement Maintenance Systems will be resurfacing M-66 from Beckley Road/B Drive North to S Drive South and M-37/I-94 Business Loop from I-
Funding cuts to wipe out help with personal protection orders in three Michigan counties
Thousands of victims of domestic and sexual violence as well as stalking in Ingham, Eaton and Calhoun counties will soon find it harder to get court orders to keep their perpetrators away.
7/29/26: Kalamazoo won’t follow the feds
For those who live, work, and play in Kalamazoo County. Changes to federal road safety guidelines won’t trickle down to Kalamazoo. Also: What you can do to save the trees. And how would you feel about occupying an immaculately refurbished former church?. NowKalamazoo Original. Federal safety-list changes won’t affect..
Strangles Case Confirmed in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture, a Quarter Horse gelding in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, has tested positive for strangles. The horse developed nasal discharge and facial swelling on June 11. He is currently recovering. Nine additional horses have been exposed. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network

















