Auto supplier IAC Group to cut nearly 250 jobs at Michigan plants
Auto supplier International Automotive Components Group plans to cut nearly 250 jobs at two production facilities in Michigan. IAC Group, which bases its North American operations in Southfield and was founded by billionaire investor Wilbur Ross, will permanently lay off 178 people at its IAC Mendon LLC plant in St....
Kalamazoo County board has a few finishing touches to make to 2026 budget
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo County board has approved their 2026 budget but still have some finishing touches to put on the document. They have time, as it doesn’t take effect until the new year. Last night they approved $400,000 for their Community Grants program, even...
MI Kalamazoo’s Most Loveable Puppies Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near kalamazoo.
Paw Paw man faces drug and firearm charges
PAW PAW – A 43-year-old Paw Paw man faces several drug and firearm charges, following his by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office. Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that the Van Buren County Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation in the Village of Paw Paw into the illicit sale of narcotics,...
Kalamazoo gets $400K to build new sidewalk, crosswalks, signal near schools
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A $407,549 grant to the city of Kalamazoo will support pedestrian safety around Winchell Elementary School and Maple Street Magnet School. The federal grant will fund a new sidewalk, pedestrian crosswalks and a pedestrian signal near the schools. The city sought the grant to improve safety for...
68 Dogs Rescued, The 69th Found Dead In Mi Backyard
Sheriff's deputies were called to a home east of Kalamazoo and south of Battle Creek to rescue 68 dogs from deplorable conditions. Unfortunately, a 69th was found dead in the yard.
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission sees open beds after limiting shelter capacity
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission changed policy for emergency overnight shelter capacity on October 6. Julie Dunmire, Kalamazoo area reporter, checked on things after a few weeks.
Officials implement new policy that will bring big change to student lunches: ‘It’s just...
It required some logistics and cost assessment to make it possible. Officials implement new policy that will bring big change to student lunches: 'It's just the right thing to do' first appeared on The Cool Down .
178 to be laid off from auto parts plant in Mendon
Some 178 employees are set to lose their jobs at a manufacturing plant in Mendon by the end of the year, a notice filed with the state says.
‘Returned home’: Ceremony honors Michigan soldier lost in Korean War 75 years ago
AUGUSTA, MI — Thanks to modern science, a Michigan soldier’s remains were returned home to his family 75 years after he was declared missing in action. Descendants of Capt. Charles Graham Gibson Jr. gathered on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Kalamazoo County. The long lost soldier received a...

















