Michigan made: Artisans and creative professionals show off their work at makers-market
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A makers-market featured Michigan-made products on Sunday. Offbeat: Could your pet be on weight loss drugs? Company launches clinical trial. The Michigan-Made Holiday Market took over The Bellflower, a schoolhouse turned event venue, on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring products from Michigan...
Kalamazoo Residents Can Use Insurance to Buy Groceries Locally
Kalamazoo shoppers are learning some insurance plans now cover groceries. After recent SNAP concerns, this benefit could help more Michigan families.
Western Michigan Knocks Off Miami (OH) To Claim MAC Championship
You know, there’s a reason they call it “grit.” It's...
Be prepared for light snow in 12 Michigan counties until Sunday midday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:37 a.m. EST for light snow until 11 a.m. EST for Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties.
Air Zoo Unveils Its Newest Traveling Exhibit: The Hall of Heroes
The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center has something new on display: a traveling exhibit called Hall of Heroes. It opened quietly in November 2025, and it’ll be lasting until February 13, 2026. The best part is that you don’t need a separate ticket; it’s included with regular admission.
St. Joseph County Police led on chase by stolen vehicle
St. Joseph County Police say a stolen vehicle investigation turned into a brief chase Saturday evening. Officers tried to stop the vehicle near Cleveland and Main Streets just before 6 p.m., but the driver, identified as Justin Maike, 43, refused to pull over. He drove over stop sticks, struck two other vehicles, and...
Kalamazoo Resident Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize with Ticket Bought in Portage
Carol Bukant, a 79-year-old resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan, won a $3 million prize in the Mega Millions lottery. She and her husband bought $20 worth of tickets as the jackpot neared $1 billion. They first thought they had won $1 million, but later learned a 3X multiplier increased their prize to $3 million.
Saying Goodbye To OCB, A Local Favorite For Food And Games
As the clock ticks down, a cherished local pizza spot prepares to say goodbye. Let’s reminisce about the memories made over slices and games.
Layoffs hit high since COVID-19, but small businesses face worker shortage
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — New data shows small businesses are struggling to find workers as the number of layoffs this year are reaching numbers not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The worker shortage is even having an impact at...
Palisades plant set for historic nuclear restart with $400M federal investment boost
COVERT TWP. — The Palisades Nuclear Plant, a facility shut down just two years ago, is poised to become the first U.S. commercial nuclear power reactor ever to be restarted, a result of a $400 million investment announced Dec. 2 by the U.S. Department of Energy and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
