Kalamazoo AMBUCS Gives Disabled People New Life Experiences
AMBUCS stands for American Business Clubs which was started in the early 1900s with the sole purpose of helping Americans with disabilities.
Portage city council to vote Tuesday on land, equipment purchases for new Farmer’s Market
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Portage is getting ready to start work on the new Farmer’s Market and need to make a land purchase immediately. A city memo states they need to buy three-hundredths of an acre from Comerica Bank that juts into the site of the new open market on what is now a parking lot behind...
Kalamazoo County enters purchasing agreement for McDonald’s across the street
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The familiar County Administration Building and a neighboring McDonald’s could soon share more than just a block. On Tuesday, September 16, the Kalamazoo County Commission voted 7-2 to enter into a purchase agreement for 224 Kalamazoo Avenue, currently the site of a McDonald’s restaurant.
Kalamazoo County to Get First of 6 New ‘Paris Baguette’ Cafés
Paris Baguette is coming to Kalamazoo! French bakery chain plans 6 West Michigan locations over the next 4 years.
Kalamazoo officers seize cocaine, cash, and guns across three locations
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In an effort to target gun violence and illegal drugs in the area, multiple divisions of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) arrested several people found with illegal firearms and/or drugs on Sept. 18. In total, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and...
‘Don’t plant it’: Officials issue warning over highly invasive plant in Midwest
Officials have discovered a highly invasive plant spreading in the Midwest and issued a warning. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued an alert over the discovery of "invasive purple jewelweed," also known as Himalayan balsam. According to the department, the plant isn't common in Michigan, but has been...
Harvey’s on the Mall closed for good over the weekend, will be selling mementos,...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Another longtime staple in West Michigan closed its doors Saturday. Previous: Harvey's on the Mall in Kalamazoo to close in September. Harvey's on the Mall in downtown Kalamazoo had their final night of service Saturday after more than 40 years in business. "So it's bitter, maybe...
Chili’s Fate Hangs In The Balance With Kroger’s Arrival
It was recently announced that Kroger purchased the strip mall in Portage that once held Big Lots, Chuck E. Cheese, and JoAnn Fabrics. The sale was made recently for a price tag of $10.3 million, and would mark the first time in a long time that Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, would be returning to...
Happy birthday, Bell’s! Celebration event to have beer costume contest, live music
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bell's Brewery is celebrating their 40th birthday Sunday. Local: Harvey's on the Mall closed for good over the weekend, will be selling mementos, equipment. Beginning at 11 a.m. Bells Brewery is having a birthday party at Bell's Eccentric Cafe from until 10 p.m. Sunday to celebrate...
Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for Kalamazoo County will be expiring at 8:45...
The warning was in place for Kalamazoo County. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," comments the National Weather Service. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Lightning strikes the United States...
