One final batch of lake effect snow before quieter, but cold, weekend
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been a cold and snowy stretch here in West Michigan. In Kalamazoo, Wednesday marked the 11th consecutive day below freezing, and the 15th straight day with snow. Lake effect snow was expected to continue through Thursday, but will begin to retreat closer to the lakeshore...
Boil water advisory issued in Kalamazoo Wednesday
A water main break has prompted a boil water advisory in Kalamazoo.
Chick-fil-A announces opening date, chicken giveaway in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI — Get ready for a new option for quick chicken. Chick-fil-A at 5802 Gull Road in Comstock Township will open to the public at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, the restaurant announced on Facebook. To celebrate, the new drive-thru said it will give away free Chick-fil-A for...
AUDIO: Portage city councilmember says United’s return to AZO is a good deal
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Currently only Delta and American Airlines fly out of Kalamazoo, but beginning in late April, United Airlines has announced four flights daily to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. That’s good news for local travelers, businesses, and the local tourist industry. Portage city...
Snow days adding up across West Michigan as districts track remaining calendar flexibility
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A stretch of harsh winter weather has pushed many West Michigan school districts closer to the limit on snow days, prompting administrators to closely monitor calendars and plan for what comes next. While state law allows districts to miss a limited number of instructional days due...
Beacon Kalamazoo Again Named One of America’s Best Hospitals
Southwest Michigan’s Beacon Kalamazoo ranks among the top 2% of U.S. hospitals for quality care and patient outcomes.
Plainwell schools to rename gym in memory of educator, farmer who died in silo...
PLAINWELL, Mich. — The gymnasium at Plainwell Middle School will be officially renamed after an educator who died while working in a grain silo in 2023, Plainwell Community Schools announced Wednesday. Ryan Meert, who was also a farmer, was working in the silo on June 29 of that year...
Police find missing man’s body on Bangor Township Rail Trail
BANGOR TWP, MI — Police have found the body of a missing man on the Bangor Township Rail Trail. They do not believe foul play was involved. A Bangor Township family on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 27, reported a 29-year-old man missing from their home, said Bay County Sheriff Troy R. Cunningham.
The Man From Paw Paw Who Could Breathe Fire: 1855-1937
Could this man from Paw Paw really breathe fire or was it a clever trick? Even a doctor couldn't tell. Here are details...
Harsh winter weather grips Allegan and Van Buren Counties
A prolonged stretch of winter weather brought snow, extreme cold, and hazardous travel conditions to Allegan and Van Buren Counties over the past week, disrupting daily routines and prompting multiple school closings as districts prioritized safety. The active weather pattern began early in the week with a winter...

















