Battle Creek Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet unite for Swan Lake
The Battle Creek Symphony will perform Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake on Feb. 14 at WK Kellogg Auditorium. The concert will feature dancers from Grand Rapids Ballet, marking the third collaboration between the two organizations, according to a community announcement. This production will feature the dancers on stage with...
Plainwell Asks Public For Feedback on Historic Mill Development
Plainwell residents are invited to share feedback on plans for the old mill site and help shape the future of this historic property.
WMU Student Recreation Center energizes campus with “New Year, New You!” celebration
Western Michigan University’s Student Recreation Center (SRC) welcomed students and faculty back to campus with their annual “New Year, New You” celebration. Complete with a DJ and carnival games, the event offered free fitness classes, wellness assessments and information about SRC memberships. “We’re just getting...
Kalamazoo neighbor drives people to warmth during bitter cold snap
In the middle of bitter cold temperatures that have felt like below zero for the last two days, one Kalamazoo neighbor is literally driving around and taking people to warmth.
More snow and even colder temperatures this weekend
Wind chills barely made it above zero this afternoon across Michiana even with abundant sunshine. Temperatures will rise a little overnight as our next round of snow approaches. Another inch or two of snow is likely for the Wednesday morning commute for spots in Northern Indiana. Berrien, Cass and Saint Joseph...
I-94 shut down again after crashes
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — Westbound I-94 is shut down for a crash near Lawrence, the Michigan Department of Transportation said. The crash happened at 12:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, on westbound I-94 after Exit 56 for M-51, blocking all westbound lanes, MDOT said. Another crash happened on westbound...
Here we snow again followed by possible record-setting cold
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Arctic air and lake effect snow have already been a dangerous combination across West Michigan in the last 48 hours. Our next system is in sight for late Tuesday night and Wednesday. And, the next blast of tundra-like air is soon to follow for later this...
Downtown Kalamazoo winery plans to offer beer, expanded seating
KALAMAZOO, MI — Sit and Stay Winery plans to add beer brewing to its repertoire of made-in-house wines at 260 E. Michigan Ave. Owners Deb and Bob Gilman applied for a Michigan microbrewer license at the end of 2025, per city documents. An outdoor patio and indoor seating expansion are also in the works.
Boy with limited cognitive function missing out of Kalamazoo found safe
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said a teenager who went missing Tuesday morning was found safe hours later.
Kalamazoo-area Raising Cane’s sets opening date
PORTAGE, MI — Raising Cane’s plans to open its first Kalamazoo-area location in Portage on Feb. 17. Opening day at Raising Cane’s can draw a crowd. Hundreds of “Caniacs” turned out for a Grand Rapids location’s grand opening in November 2025 — some even camped overnight.
