Kalamazoo MI

Dry January gets a boost as Michigan breweries can sell nonalcoholic beer made by others, reflecting a shift away from drinking.

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The man charged with killing 71-year-old Virginia Cramer is also accused of taking several hundred dollars from her bank account after he killed her. Cramer’s boyfriend, Jose Mata, was arrested last Tuesday at an apartment in Wyoming, several hours after she was found dead...

Bourbon Fest allows for attendees to try several different kinds of Bourbon or Whiskey, speak with vendors about what makes their bourbon different, and be around likeminded individuals of course.

Renters in Battle Creek saw apartment listing prices increase 4% from last year's median of $966, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,000 in December. Median listing prices in Battle Creek are trending 3% upwards from last month's $969 price. The...

Kalamazoo’s Tex-Mex scene is a lively blend of local favorites, creative fusions, and family-run gems. A beloved local institution, Taco Bob’s is known for its friendly service and flavorful Tex-Mex offerings. The casual, welcoming atmosphere makes it a favorite for both quick lunches and relaxed dinners. Signature...

Portage, Michigan — A blast of the coldest air seen so far this winter is expected to settle across Southwest Michigan early this week, bringing dangerous wind chills well below zero and prompting local officials to open a warming center for residents in need. According to the National Weather...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A crash involving eight vehicles temporarily closed parts of US-131 on Sunday morning and minorly injured several people. Comstock Township: Juvenile hospitalized for serious injuries after hit and run. North US-131 between MLK Avenue and Wealthy Street reopened after a complete closure due to...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — January is getting ready to flex its winter muscles here in West Michigan. Several days of cold and snowy weather are in the forecast, with a more widespread round of accumulation expected for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Lake effect snow had already been creating some...

PORTAGE, MI — City leaders didn’t expect to see 99-year-old Betty Lee Ongley in Portage City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Sitting beside her three daughters, Ongley wiped tears away with a smile as former Portage City Councilmember Terry Urban read her accomplishments into the record. “It was...

As West Michigan is hit with inches of snow and frigid temperatures over the next several days, local nonprofits are preparing to help those without reliable access to shelter.