Family Building New Irish Pub and Restaurant on South Side of Kalamazoo
Two Limerick, Ireland natives have big plans for the city this fall. Gillian and Eammon Nestor are working hard to debut their new restaurant called Emerald Oak Irish Pub at 3003 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo. This is the first concept from their hospitality company Auld Neds Hospitality. Eammon told What Now Detroit demo
Cyclosporiasis cases surge in Michigan counties, with adults 30-49 being the largest group
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — An investigation continues into a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, as cases continue to climb across Michigan. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), investigators are still working to determine the source of the outbr
Tuition rising at several Michigan public universities this fall
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Tuition is increasing at several of Michigan’s public universities this fall. The University of Michigan approved a 3% increase in undergraduate in-state tuition. Tuition at Wayne State University, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University will increase by 4%. Michigan Sta
Gas prices hold steady to begin new work week, oil prices rise overnight
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The price of a gallon of gas in Michigan is down one-cent from last week. Triple-A Michigan says the statewide average is now $3.93 , 28-cents less than last month and 67-cents more than a year ago. In Branch County we are at an average...
Unsanctioned July 4 Kalamazoo fireworks show was a ‘big safety concern,’ police chief says
KALAMAZOO, MI — Crowds gathered around Emerald Park, watching as rockets shot into the sky, glittering high above the Milwood neighborhood. While fireworks were going off elsewhere around the city from yards and streets, the Saturday, July 4, display at Emerald Park drew extra attention. Chief David Boysen assumed...
Construction to rebuild downtown roads, starting on Kalamazoo Avenue, officially begins
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Between the new multi-million dollar event center and the parking garage, Kalamazoo has major plans for downtown’s future. With the Streets for All plan, the city says it will have roads to support it. On Monday the city will begin the Kalamazoo Avenue phase, a...
Heat Index Near 100 In Kalamazoo County Tuesday — The Hottest Week Of Summer...
Kalamazoo County is looking at a heat index near 100 degrees Tuesday, with highs climbing to 96 on Wednesday — the hottest stretch of a mostly sunny week across Southwest Michigan.
Tonto’s Coney World bringing Ball Park franks and Detroit chili to Kalamazoo
The new coney island eatery will open this August on Stadium Drive.
Hot blues in Kazoo, Duke Tumatoe, John R. Miller, Desmond Jones: Concert photo roundup
The Kalamazoo Blues Festival, John R. Miller, Duke Tumatoe, The Claudettes, Desmond Jones, Blüejay, Greg Nagy all shine in this week’s roundup of concert photos at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES. When Texas blues singer and guitarist Carolyn Wonderland unleashed an incredible set of blues melded...
Water main break repairs underway in Battle Creek
Water will be shut off to a portion of Battle Creek Sunday while crews work to repair a water main break.

















