Your Stories: What rhymes with “Kalamazoo?”
Why are there so many songs with the word "Kalamazoo" in the lyrics? We broke that question down on the last episode of our podcast. It basically comes down to this:. 1) It's a fun word to say and easy to rhyme. 2) Gibson Guitars left a musical legacy with...
Mattawan family loses home, pets, and Christmas gifts in fire; but says not all...
MATTAWAN, Mich. — A Mattawan family is living without a home, but not without hope, in the aftermath of a devastating fire that destroyed their house and claimed the lives of four of their beloved rescue cats. According to the Mattawan Fire Department, crews responded to the home Thursday...
Creative Works Installs Mini-Golf, ValoArena
Creative Works has completed its install of a 7-hole pirate-themed blacklight mini-golf course and a ValoArena mixed reality attraction at Airway Fun Center in Portage, Michigan. “I can’t speak highly enough about the team and the execution and both products,” said the venue’s general manager, Tyler Houser. “The team...
New Kalamazoo Grocery Perk Lets Customers Use Insurance Cards
Kalamazoo shoppers are learning some insurance plans now cover groceries. After recent SNAP concerns, this benefit could help more Michigan families.
Layoffs hit high since COVID-19, but small businesses face worker shortage
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — New data shows small businesses are struggling to find workers as the number of layoffs this year are reaching numbers not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The worker shortage is even having an impact at...
Kalamazoo US-131 bridges reopen with permanent guardrails, KL Ave rebuild continues below
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Permanent guardrails have replaced temporary barriers along the new US-131 bridges in Kalamazoo, marking the latest milestone in the years-long project. Both the northbound and southbound US-131 bridges (over KL Avenue and the Amtrak rail line) are now fully open, according to the Michigan...
Winter heating relief gets a boost with over $19K from Guys Who Give
KALAMAZOO, MI — Community Homeworks helps struggling homeowners tackle critical home repair projects — those that threaten the health and safety of the people involved. It repairs or replaces water heaters, boilers, gas lines, flooring, windows, doors, railings for stairs, some plumbing, and some electrical. “This...
Super ‘Cold Moon’ rises up through clear pink skies over a super cold Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Clear skies Thursday night offered an unobstructed view of the last full moon of 2025, rising up over Kalamazoo, Michigan. These photos were captured around 5:15 pm ET. December’s full supermoon is also known as the super "cold moon," which is perfectly fitting for a day...
The GOAT with the Nikon: Inside the unfiltered life of Fran Dwight
Editor’s Note: All photos were taken by Fran Dwight unless otherwise noted. Fran Dwight says she’s insecure, an introvert. “My introversion is a lack of small talk. I cannot, I cannot, do small talk. Niceties. I never learned those things. So, just shooting the s*@# is not my thing,” Dwight says with a laugh.
After 6 years of vacancy, a new bar opens in historic downtown Kalamazoo building
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A new bar is bringing life back to a long-vacant space in downtown Kalamazoo. Alley Cat opened its doors to customers Nov. 22 and celebrated its grand opening Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The bar focuses on craft cocktails, ciders and beers to go along with a menu of small plates...
