Downtown Kalamazoo street closed for crane work
KALAMAZOO, MI — Portage Street is closed between East Michigan Avenue and Bates Alley for crane operations. The stretch of road is closed at 9 .m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Motorists are asked to follow a posted detour, the city of Kalamazoo said in a news release. A crane is...
Portage Northern Demolishes Record During Bread Lift Fundraiser
This year, student's efforts reached an unprecedented level as they broke the school record for money raised during the fundraiser.
How Snowstorms Affect Side Street Access In Kalamazoo
We’ve all been there—stuck at an intersection, snow piling up, wondering why it feels like the city forgot us. Let’s talk about a spot that’s a real challenge.
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County board declares lack of housing public health crisis
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo County board has approved a resolution declaring the lack of adequate housing to be a public health crisis. It passed, but it was not unanimous. The resolution states that housing insecurity, substandard housing and homelessness are all threats to the health of...
WMU to raise some room rates, decrease others
Western Michigan University students can expect to see a rise in housing and meal rates next fall after the Board of Trustees approved the changes during Thursday's meeting.
Kalamazoo invites families to Bronson Park for ‘December to Remember’ holiday celebration
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo is inviting residents to Bronson Park on Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. for the "December to Remember" holiday celebration. Attendees can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate at the event. The first 300 guests will receive a holiday bag to take home, which includes an assortment of...
The Good Old Snowman is at a Whole New Level
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a fresh snowfall, especially when it means snowmen are on the agenda. Remember those days?
Battle Creek faces life after Cereal City as Kellogg jobs leave
Candy maker Ferrero finalized its purchase of the WK Kellogg Co. in October and plans to keep its North American cereal headquarters in Battle Creek. Known as the Cereal City, cereal production has shrunk drastically in Battle Creek over the decades. City leaders worry whether Ferrero will continue the kind...
Affording child care becoming crisis in community
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – There may be another crisis brewing in the community. Local advocates, parents and workers say that child care has become a serious problem. They say finding it, affording it and financing it have all gotten out of hand. They addressed Kalamazoo County commissioners this...
3 more Kalamazoo-area leaders could face recall
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Comstock Township’s entire Board of Trustees is now facing recall petitions. Supervisor Ben Martin, Treasurer Sandy Bloomfield and Trustee Jerry Amos were named in petitions filed with the county clerk on Monday, Dec. 1. Four other board members — Clerk Nicole Beauchamp and trustees...
