Kalamazoo MI

PORTAGE, MI -- The circus is coming to Portage — this time with a watery theme. The Cirque Italia Water Circus will be performing at The Crossroads mall in Portage at 6650 S. Westnedge Ave. from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, for six performances. The show is...

A Calhoun County teenager was awarded the 2025 Michigan Young Hero Award for her efforts during a life-threatening emergency. 14-year-old Dakoda Carpenter received the award from the Michigan chapter of the National Emergency Number Association, or NENA. Local: West Michigan moms host 'Just Between Friends' sale to...

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day and local groups are asking that residents wear orange today to remember the victims of shootings. Rick Omilian with Moms Demand Change says many groups, agencies, individuals and local governments have been working together to reduce gun violence and...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – A local therapeutic horse riding center launched a “Raise the Roof” capital campaign to expand its facilities this week. The Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center in Augusta is aiming to raise $2.6 million to add a second arena and offer more services than what’s currently possible.

PORTAGE, Mich. — Twelve Baskets Food Pantry in Portage is getting ready to open their newly renovated community store amid increasing food insecurity in the community. LOCAL: Fired pediatrician files lawsuit against Bronson Healthcare. The store, providing "garage sale priced" new and used essentials, will open...

Gas prices are on the rise here in Michigan, leaving many feeling the pinch at the pump. Let's break down what this means for your wallet. I was surprised to learn that Michigan currently has the 12th-highest gas prices in the U.S. on average. Here's what that looks like when comparing the national average with the...

Hastings and Middleville are gems located right here in West Michigan. These small towns in Barry County have a ton of character and things to do. But next weekend, there's a potential for huge traffic headaches trying to get around in these usually quiet towns. What is Rock the Country?

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo is kicking off summer with JumpstART Weekend, featuring several events for the whole family. Thousands of visitors are set to enjoy the 74th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in Bronson Park on Friday. The two-day, juried art show expects to draw roughly 15,000 visitors,...

A long-planned housing project for people in addiction recovery could be at risk after federal budget cuts. Kalamazoo County commissioners may allocate $2 million to help fill the gap.

KALAMAZOO, MI ― A fire broke out and destroyed a structure near the Lincoln International Studies School in Kalamazoo early Thursday night. Officers with Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the call of a vacant structure fire in the 900 block of North Burdick Street shortly after 5:30 p.m. Thursday,...