See what it’s like to take new U.S. 131 interchange in Kalamazoo County
After decades of dialogue, this interchange has become a reality. Community stakeholders hope this will divert commercial traffic from neighborhoods and provide economic opportunity for the Northside.
ADOPT TODAY: Meet Gloria
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Gloria, a two-year-old Chihuahua at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, is hoping to find her home. Gloria is the ideal companion for those who prefer smaller pets, according to SPCA of Southwest Michigan Executive Director Katie Timber. Timber described Gloria as fast and playful, noting an...
Portage Air Zoo is Free for SNAP and WIC Families Through 2025
Air Zoo in Portage expands access to hands-on science fun for all.
New Masks Help Battle Creek Firefighters Rescue More Pets
Battle Creek Firefighters gain vital tools from a generous grant to rescue pets during house fires across the community.
Deputy’s legacy lives on after being killed in line of duty in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI — A family’s life was rocked when Deputy Ryan Proxmire, a father of three, was killed in the line of duty. Proxmire, a deputy at the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, was shot Aug. 14, 2021, during a high-speed chase while he was pursuing a driver on the east side of Kalamazoo County.
Back-2-back! No. 1 P-Central gets major revenge, romps Byron Center for district title
The undefeated Mustangs dominated Byron Center en route to their second straight district championship on Friday.
Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo leads drive to aid local food pantries amid SNAP pause
PORTAGE, Mich. — Volunteers rallied to support local pantries Saturday as Michiganders continue to face the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) pause. Organized by Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo, the "Drive for Democracy Food Drive" was held at Meijer on South Westnedge Avenue from 12-2 p.m. Saturday....
Phenom’s ‘unstoppable’ surge charges Caledonia volleyball to epic rally, district title
PLAINWELL, MI –– Unfulfilled in years past, Aubrey Reynolds had been in this postseason position twice before and truly wanted to rewrite the script in 2025 badly. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User...
Kalamazoo men sentenced to probation in human trafficking case
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Two Kalamazoo men will serve probation for the next three years after they were initially charged with human trafficking and unlawful imprisonment in Grand Rapids. Devaughntre Bates and Darvionce Smith pled guilty to illegal possession of a financial transaction device and had the...
UPDATE: US-131 Reopened Again in NE Allegan Co. After Another Low Bridge Incident
DORR TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 8, 2025) – For now, US-131 is back flowing in both directions between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. This main route was blocked off on Monday evening by another incident of a truck smashing into an overpass, causing enough damage to force authorities to close the freeway. This time, it...
