Kalamazoo MI

Think loading zones are just for delivery trucks? Michigan drivers can legally use them too.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A "purr-fectly posh evening of glamour, mischief and whiskers" took place in Kalamazoo Thursday night. Pet owners and their furry friends were invited to attend the SPCA of Southwest Michigan's "Fur Ball Gala" at Haymarket Plaza-Desenberg, according to the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. From...

PORTAGE, MI — The city of Portage plans to welcome visitors and vendors to a brand new farmers market in spring 2026. Portage officials broke ground on the permanent home of the farmers market next to the Portage Zhang Senior Center Wednesday, Oct. 8. If you purchase a product...

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — A Michigan man was arrested after detectives in two states investigated alleged online activity between him and a person he believed was a minor, according to police. Last month, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office detectives began a joint investigation with the Defiance, Ohio, Police...

Tequila’s opens in Portage, bringing authentic Mexican food, top-shelf margaritas, and fiesta vibes to the Kalamazoo area.

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — A man was arrested after he ran into a cornfield following a police pursuit, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office said. The 33-year-old Hartford area man was in a black 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer with an improper registration when a deputy attempted to pull him over just after 3 p.m. on...

PORTAGE, Mich. — Ground has broken on what is anticipated to become the permanent home for the Portage Farmer's Market. Once open, the venue on East Centre Avenue is expected to feature three open-air pavilions with 50 covered vendor stalls, ADA-compliant walkways, a performance space, picnic areas and a space for...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The latest round of Kalamazoo's Downtown Vitality Survey is open until Oct. 31. The survey, which is conducted twice a year by the city and Western Michigan University's Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities (TRCLC), tracks how residents experience downtown, according to the the...

OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Family members are speaking out after their loved one, Naomi Nakken, was killed in Oshtemo Township. Nakken, 26, was shot five times inside an apartment at Mount Royal Townhomes early Saturday. Her boyfriend, Jayvon Cortez Bulock, 27, was charged three days later with homicide -...

Good news for candle lovers and those seeking a unique, chill hangout spot! The Kalamazoo Candle Company has officially expanded its operations, bringing even more handcrafted goodness to West Michigan while introducing an exciting new concept: Zero, a craft mocktail bar. Zero is their brand-new completely...