Engelbert Humperdinck coming to FireKeepers Casino in November
Engelbert Humperdinck, whose recording career has produced more than 140 million records sold worldwide, is scheduled to perform at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek on Nov. 13. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. in the FireKeepers Event Center, with doors opening at 7 p.m., according to a community announcement.
Man found guilty of seriously injuring Kalamazoo Township officer in 2025 shootout
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo man will be sentenced for shooting and seriously injuring a Kalamazoo Township Police officer in March 2025. A jury on Wednesday found Kenyun Smith, 25, guilty of assault with intent to commit murder, felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing
Plane crash in Kalamazoo County sends pilot, teen to hospital
A pilot and teenager are in the hospital after a small plane went down near Vicksburg in Kalamazoo County. The FAA is now investigating. Here's what we know.
As city forces tent encampment to disband, residents prepare to scatter
KALAMAZOO, MI — Homeless residents are not sure where they’re headed next, but they can’t stay here. That was the feeling in the air on Wednesday, Aug. 12, as people were being forced to leave the homeless encampment that sprung up recently on North Edwards Street near downtown.
Fazoli’s Just Closed Another Michigan Location
It seems that some national restaurant chains in Michigan have been struggling because another one has location. Another Fazoli’s Location Has Closed in Michigan. At the end of July, Fazoli's officially closed its final West Michigan location. Sadly, the location on Beckley Road in Battle Creek is no more. The restaura
Mendon poised for another playoff run in what’s become the norm for Hornets
MENDON, Mich. — The Mendon Hornets are back and ready for another year of keeping their streak alive. After all, 18 straight trips tot he postseason is nothing to laugh at. The Hornets have made it to the playoffs every year since 2007. "It's definitely a high expectation. You...
Portage’s Ronda Stryker Holds $7.3 Billion Tied To Stryker Corporation And Greenleaf Trust
Michigan has 11 billionaires on the Forbes list, and four of them call West Michigan home. The Meijer brothers alone are worth 7.1 billion each, while Dan Gilbert tops the state at 22.9 billion.
Portage council approves home’s demolition but gives man two weeks to save it
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A house in Portage that stands in the way of a major road project has been condemned to demolition, but a reprieve has been proposed by a Mattawan man who says he has an idea to save it. The city purchased the home at...
New apartments open after fire in historic Kalamazoo building
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A 2024 fire gave the Peregrine Company, owners of the Peninsula Building, the chance to rethink what they wanted on the building’s second and third floor. Their answer was 11 income-restricted, workforce housing units to fill a gap in downtown Kalamazoo’s housing market. “There are...
Battle Creek police execute search warrant in weapons probe
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An 18-year-old Battle Creek resident is facing possible charges of possessing a machine gun and possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle. Battle Creek police carried out a search warrant Friday in the 200 block of Graves Street in an ongoing firearms investigation and...

















