Nonprofit works to improve accessibility across Barry County
BARRY COUNTY, Mich. — A local nonprofit is working to improve accessibility for people with disabilities across Barry County, from public spaces and libraries to sidewalks and business entrances. The Ability Collective was created to address gaps in services and access for people with disabilities, according to its...
Update: Be prepared for snow showers in West Michigan until Sunday midday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 6:43 a.m. EST on Sunday for snow showers until noon EST for Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties.
Update: Prepare for snow in Southern Michigan until 3 a.m. EST Sunday
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 10:39 p.m. EST for snow until Sunday at 3 a.m. EST for Cass, St. Joseph, Branch and Hillsdale counties.
Southwest Michigan shelter puppy to star in the Puppy Bowl
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The SPCA of Southwest Michigan announced one of their very own puppies is headed to the national stage -- or rather, field. Dan the puppy will be starring in the famous Puppy Bowl on Feb. 8 on Animal Planet, the organization said. Amazing America: The booms...
One dead, another in custody after fight at a party escalates into shooting
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A fight at a party lead to a shooting that killed a 33-year-old man on Saturday morning. Dangerous grain bin temperatures: Mandatory evacuation order lifted for Decatur after grain bin fire scare. Township of Kalamazoo Police Department officers responded to the Wildwood Off Main...
Shoppers can ‘just walk out’ of Kalamazoo’s new cashierless Amazon store
KALAMAZOO, MI — There’s no register inside a new store in downtown Kalamazoo. Tap your card, choose your items and “just walk out.” The sensors and cameras hanging overhead will figure out how to charge you. The store is named RIO, short for Regionally Inspired Offerings....
Oshtemo Township – Planning Commission – January 8, 2026 Meeting
The Oshtemo Township Planning Commission Meeting of January 8, 2026 addressed ongoing community concerns regarding land use and zoning regulations. The Planning Director announced upcoming educational initiatives with experts from the MPSC, Eagle, and the Graham Institute of Sustainability to address land use and...
Boil water advisory issued in Kalamazoo Township
A water main break has prompted a boil water advisory in Kalamazoo Township.
Multi-family housing project shot down by board near Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Comstock’s township board had the final say in a multi-family housing development debate. Officials voted unanimously to deny the rezoning request for 6787 East H Ave. and 3615 N. 28th St. Monday, Jan. 5. It was a difficult decision for several board members, including...
New Kalamazoo Bookstore Booked Up
Kalamazoo is lucky enough to have multiple chain bookstores while also enjoying several local stores like the new one that opened in January.
