Kalamazoo MI

Burdick’s Bar & Grill reopens in downtown Kalamazoo with a new look, menu, and duckpin bowling after nine months of major renovations.

Paris Baguette is coming to Kalamazoo! French bakery chain plans 6 West Michigan locations over the next 4 years.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A barbeque restaurant owner and liquor store owner teamed up Sunday to hand out free food to the community. Local: Happy birthday, Bell's! Celebration event to have beer costume contest, live music. For the past 10 years, Virgil Wattchel, owner of Virgil's Barbeque, has been holding...

Big changes are brewing in Portage as Kroger eyes a fresh start, but what will happen to the beloved Chili's?

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...

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A man is behind bars tonight after an early morning police pursuit on Sunday. The man was identified as 34-year-old Jacob Cooper of Kalamazoo. Police noticed a vehicle speeding on Lincoln Way and initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of 1st and J streets in LaPorte County.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Comstock Township is considering adding tornado sirens back into the community after removing them in 2017. Township board members will consider the effort as part of the 2026 budget. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...

The fourth-year, week-long Sounds of the Zoo music festival will unfold on eight stages over seven days starting Monday with more than four dozen bands and solo artists. Get the preview and schedule. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE, VIDEOS. Take it from the performers themselves: This week’s seven-day Sounds of...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Gryphon Place hosted their 12th annual Suicide Prevention Walk Saturday morning. Held at Bronson Park, the 5k cause-walk aimed to raise awareness for suicide prevention, allow people to connect, and build a sense of supportive community. Local: Gene the Pumpkin Man farm sold to family member,...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 15-year-old boy has been formally charged in Kalamazoo County, accused of having a gun and trying to run from police Wednesday. The teen's arrest is shining a light on efforts to get guns out of the hands of children. "Frankly, it's very frustrating for me...