Kalamazoo MI

You’ll find Union, Michigan’s ghost town remnants as a reminder to 19th-century frontier ambition. Founded by Bohemian immigrants and wealthy investors like Alex Joudon, this lumber settlement boasted 142 blocks, sawmills, and a $40,000 hotel during its peak. After the 1837 wildcat banking crisis and timber...

I don’t think any other fast food place than Chick-fil-A has changed the landscape of what it means to be a fast food restaurant. The way that most of their drive-throughs are set up kind of boggles the mind, because their lines can grow so long that it could eventually be two massive lines wrapped around the...

A couple of surprising newcomers shake things up in the food truck rankings! It's a feast for the senses you won't want to miss. After just over 20,000 votes, we now know who Southwest Michigan's favorite food trucks are. Congrats to all of the nominated food trucks in Southwest Michigan,...

OTSEGO, Mich. — Otsego Public Schools held a massive school supplies giveaway on Wednesday. Planned and coordinated by Together Otsego Prospers, Otsego Public Schools (OPS), and the city of Otsego, this is the fifth year the giveaway has been held. Giving back: Local church hosts annual 'Love Week' offering...

The state of Michigan has always held the automotive industry near and dear to their hearts as many residents have ancestors and family members that were a part of the boom of the automotive industry back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many manufacturers including Ford, GM, and Stellantis still call...

“For the Mama who’s already dreaming of the holidays… Step into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as How the Grinch Stole Christmas! dazzles on stage! This beloved holiday classic comes to life with unforgettable songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” as the green and gloriously grumpy...

The city of Kalamazoo says it plans to expand its downtown recycling program this fall.

PORTAGE, Mich. — Ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, the Portage Department of Public Safety announced the return of their annual "Pig Out at Public Safety" event. The free back-to-school celebration —which city officials said offers families an evening of fun, resources, and connection with public safety officers—...

A 35-year-old man is fighting for his life after being struck by a suspected impaired driver while changing a flat tire on the Southfield Freeway near Schoolcraft on Tuesday.v

Wondering what all that construction is about? We've got the answers!. I keep seeing the same posts in my local Facebook groups and the Kalamazoo subreddit asking,. "What's being built at the corner of X and Y?" With so many local businesses, big and small, closing their doors it's nice...