Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An African-American builder whose business constructed many historically significant buildings in Kalamazoo during the late 19th and early 20th century will be be honored Friday with the unveiling of a bust at the Kalamazoo Public Library’s downtown branch. Albert White was born in...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Kalamazoo County’s newest Chick-fil-A served nearly 100 customers before the sun rose on Thursday, Feb. 5. A small crowd of cow-print-clad fans braved the chilly temps outside 5802 Gull Road for the new location’s grand opening. Olivia Patterson was the first person in...

Farrand Hall is known for their special food-related events featuring exquisite meals and guest chefs. Farrand Hall has since expanded from their dining hall to a bakery, located at 216 E State St. in Colon. Farrand Hall Bakery offers a variety of sweet treats available for purchase, as well as...

KALAMAZOO, MI — There was one point of disagreement on the panel of the “Do Something” talk at the KNAC on Tuesday night. Vice Mayor Drew Duncan said, if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stage operations in Kalamazoo similar to what they’ve done in the...

Portage officers responded to reports of a woman screaming for 911. Instead of tragedy, they found a miracle. The woman delivered a healthy baby boy with their help.

An Italian restaurant in Portage known for its grinders has new owners.

A family in Portage is reflecting on a chaotic experience with laughter and joy.

CENTREVILLE, MI — Angela Vanderstraaten, 46, a former Omni Credit Union teller in Colon, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 3, to two to 20 years in prison by Judge Paul Stutesman in St. Joseph County Circuit Court. Vanderstraaten pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $100,000 from customer accounts. Omni Risk Management...

After nearly four years of service, Christian Neighbors has announced that Food Pantry Director Amy Van Putten is stepping away from the role. In a statement, Christian Neighbors said Van Putten “has been so much more than a staff member,” calling her “the glue that held our food pantry operations together.”

Calhoun County residents seeking to buy a home may be eligible for up to $8,000 in financial assistance through a new program launched by the county treasurer's office and Independent Bank. The Calhoun County Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $6,000 in down payment assistance from the treasurer's office and...