Michigan farmers battle climate change in quest for perfect corn
PAW PAW, Mich. (AP) — Robb Rynd and his brother grew up farming and wanted to do more of it outside their day jobs, so they went in together on what’s now a little over 200 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum. Last year was a good year, and Rynd said he enjoyed walking the fields with his kids to see how the...
New Michigan Hot ‘n Now Restaurant Constructed in Just One Day
In just one day, a new fast-food spot has sprung up in Wayland, creating excitement for fans of Hot n Now.
Power grid upgrades by Consumers Energy to result in overnight outage in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Consumers Energy will be making upgrades to their system in Kalamazoo. The work will temporarily interrupt electricity to roughly 2,000 homes and businesses from 11 p.m. Sept. 6 until as late as 7 a.m. the next morning. The project is part of Consumers' Reliability Roadmap, an...
Weapon found in car at Van Buren Tech
A weapon was discovered in a car parked at the Van Buren career technical center Thursday morning, school officials say.
Doctor accused of illegally prescribing drugs pays $700K to settle suit
A Battle Creek doctor who is accused of prescribing opioids and other drugs to patients who didn't need them will pay over $700,000 to settle a lawsuit with the federal government.
A Recipe for Abundance: Kalamazoo artists, food vendors, musicians, unite to reimagine community
KALAMAZOO, MI — In response to rising social disconnection and economic instability, a group of local artists and organizers has launched a new event aimed at reimagining community through art, food, and mutual aid. The project, born from a simple phone call between two friends, has evolved into a...
South Haven Township drug bust leads to two arrests, seizure of guns and large...
SOUTH HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two people were arrested and guns and drugs were seized after a bust in South Haven Township last Thursday. On Aug. 21, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at Lake Shore Mobile Park in South Haven Township, including the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) West,...
Locally owned pizzeria with 3 Kalamazoo locations has been making families happy for 20...
In Kalamazoo, where family-owned restaurants are part of the community’s fabric, Kazoopy’s Pizza & Grinders has carved out a special place. What began as a beloved local spot became a family legacy when the Strawhun family stepped in to carry it forward, preserving recipes and traditions while adding their own energy...
Shuttered Cracker Barrel reopens with new name, similar logo
Michigan's Best Local Eats: A former Cracker Barrel in Kalamazoo County reopened this week as a pizza joint, pool hall and video arcade.
New Hot ‘n Now Restaurant Constructed in Just One Day in Michigan
In just one day, a new fast-food spot has sprung up in Wayland, creating excitement for fans of Hot n Now.