New Owners Set To Honor Gene At Kalamazoo’s Pumpkin Farm
As the leaves change and pumpkins ripen, a local family's dedication shines through, ensuring Gene the Pumpkin Man's memory won't fade away.
Three Rivers Residents Heartbroken as L.A.’s Coffee Café Closes
After over 23 years in business, L.A.'s Coffee Café in Three Rivers is closing. Is a new owner taking over?
Man pleads guilty to trafficking endangered snakes across state lines
A West Michigan man pleaded guilty Thursday in a federal courtroom for buying and trafficking two types of endangered snakes.
Kalamazoo hot dog restaurant moving to larger location after break-in
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A walk-up hot dog spot in Kalamazoo is relocating. Copper’s Dog House is moving down the street to 348 S. Kalamazoo Mall. The restaurant has been closed since August, after its walk-up window was smashed. The new space will be open by mid-October. Copper’s Dog House...
15-year-old girl charged as adult for planned attack at Allegan High School
A 15-year-old girl faces several criminal charges for planning an attack at Allegan High School.
Kalamazoo could face ice shortage soon
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo could be facing an ice shortage in a few years. Not the kind you drop in your drinks, but the kind you skate on. Portage city councilmember Nicole Miller brought up the problem at last night’s meeting at Portage City Hall. She...
Kalamazoo Gets New ‘Paris Baguette’ as Part of 6 Store Expansion
Paris Baguette is coming to Kalamazoo! French bakery chain plans 6 West Michigan locations over the next 4 years.
Gospel Mission caps overnight shelter services to promote long-term programs
KALAMAZOO, MI – Picture a cluster of less-than-hotel-quality mattresses on a hard tile floor, with people hunkering down on each pad to escape the cold outdoors. Each has just been separated from a bundle of clothes, a suitcase, a backpack, or a trash bag full of their belongings. Each is inside for the night, but a...
Kalamazoo County farm features 600-pound ‘Great Pumpkins,’ 24 pumpkin varieties
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Ken and Katie Schneider have been living in their Oshtemo Township farmhouse since 2016. But it was just this year that they began farming the land after purchasing additional acreage from their next-door neighbor and receiving approval for agritourism. Under the name Little Pistol Farms,...
Tequilas Mexican Cantina Opening in Portage for Company’s Next Expansion
A Mexican restaurant In Roseville is moving west for their second location. Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina recently announced online their newest location is coming to 700 M L King Drive in Portage, the location of the former Shaking Crab restaurant. This is in the area of The Crossroads Mall near Kalamazoo....
