Homeless Shelter In Kalamazoo Delayed, Winter Shelters In Works
Homelessness has become one of the biggest problems in not just Michigan but all over the United States as many people are losing their homes for several different reasons. Some people have lost their jobs, have gotten hurt at work, come back from the military, and other unfortunate situations that have landed them...
18-year-old shot in Kalamazoo Tuesday night
An 18-year-old was shot on Tuesday night in Kalamazoo on his way home, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
New Yorkers Excited After 1980s Fast-Food Chain Confirms Comeback
A once very popular fast-food chain restaurant is making a comeback. A fast-food eatery that was beloved in the 1980s and 1990s is making a comeback. Despite New York State never having a Hot ‘n Now location, New Yorkers are excited about the return of the fast-food chain, known for its affordable burgers and quick...
Dog poop gripes prompt new township ordinance, fines as high as $500
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI -- A dog poop problem has the attention of elected officials in one Kalamazoo County township. The Oshtemo Township Board approved an ordinance at a Wednesday, May 28 meeting to charge residents for leaving their dog poop on the ground, starting at $150 for the first offense.
Legendary Michigan Parade May Be In Its Final Years
Parades are one of the most exciting spectacles in life as many people take the time out of their lives to represent their organizations while walking through their city, spreading joy and candy to everyone watching. There are several different parades that happen in a year for several different reasons some of them...
PHOTOS: More than 200 trees uprooted at Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Nearly 200 years of history in Battle Creek has been put in jeopardy from the recent tornadoes. Oak Hill is one of Michigan's most famous cemeteries, but it's closed now because of extensive damage. Roots more than 10-feet tall were torn out of the ground,...
Roof Sit Raises Over $74,000 For Local Victim Services
Even in the chill of winter, the community came together, raising an impressive amount for those in need. There's just one more thing... The community came together during a Holiday Weekend and unseasonably chilly temps and high winds to raise $74,413. That is amazing. However, our goal is $90,000 this year. Even...
Civic Snapshot: May 22, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The board honored several outstanding educators with the Excellence in Education Award. Notable recipients include Ms. Cheyenne Rose, Ms. Sarah Ell, and Mr. Hector Dominguez Woo, recognized for their exceptional contributions to special education. The board discussed significant improvements in student behavior and...
SB US-131 exit ramp to WB M-43 closed while crews work on expansion project
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Drivers in Kalamazoo County may have noticed Tuesday that a highly-traveled off ramp on southbound US-131 was closed. The exit ramp to westbound M-43 (West Main Street) from southbound US-131 is officially closed while crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) work to add a...
Brick-lined Kalamazoo street shut down 3 years ago won’t stay closed forever
KALAMAZOO, MI — Orange barrels have been replaced by long-term barriers, blocking traffic on a Kalamazoo street that’s been closed for three years and counting. Academy Street has been closed off near the railroad tracks since 2022, blocking traffic from using a portion of the brick-lined street. A...
