New bookstore opens in Kalamazoo, offers credit for used books
KALAMAZOO, MI — Reading has always been a source of comfort for Stephanie Emelander. Now, she’s creating a physical safe space for readers who feel the same way. Emelander celebrated the grand opening of her store Booked Up, 4518 W. Main St., on Friday, Jan. 2. She’s been working on the space — which was previously a...
Kalamazoo commissioners will consider a controversial rezoning proposal January 26
The Kalamazoo City Commission will hold a public hearing on January 26th at city hall, where it will consider a controversial proposal to rezone land near Asylum Lake. The hearing details were approved by commissioners on Monday, who previously considered moving it to another venue due to concerns it would see the...
Hearing date set for rezoning near Kalamazoo nature preserve
The Kalamazoo City Commission is set to hear from the public about a controversial rezoning request on land adjacent to the Asylum Lake Preserve later this month.
Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be held January 19 in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Two weeks from today the City of Kalamazoo will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a ceremony will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park on Rose Street. The event January 19 will begin with a...
Public comment open for Kalamazoo company’s air permit
EGLE has opened a public comment period for a proposed air permit requested by Graphic Packaging International LLC.
Kalamazoo traffic safety plan passes amid bus stop debate
A new traffic safety plan has gotten the green light from Kalamazoo city commissioners after a late-night meeting Monday.
Best Hospitals in Michigan: Forbes 2026 Rankings
Forbes ranked the nation’s top hospitals — only seven in Michigan earned 5 stars, all in smaller cities. Standouts include Munson Grayling’s outcomes and Holland Hospital’s best practices.
Bronson plans $15M overhaul at Paw Paw hospital as ER visits surge
Bronson Healthcare Group plans to invest nearly $15 million to upgrade and expand the emergency department at LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw. The renovation would relocate the emergency department at Bronson LakeView Hospital “to improve patient access, throughput, and clinical capacity,” according to a recent state...
Michigan woman scammed out of $200,000 after being promised $5.5 million in fake giveaway,...
A man was arrested last month after being accused of scamming a 72 year old Michigan woman out of $200,000 saying that she had won a $5.5 million sweepstakes.
Kalamazoo Public Safety touts violent crime rate hitting 10-year low
Violent crimes hit a ten-year low in Kalamazoo and public safety officials credited the hard work of officers and investment into police services by the city.
