Heavy rain and thunderstorms Sunday ahead of flash freeze, whipping wind and snow Monday
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After what has already been a soggy Sunday, more rain and storms were expected to continue into the evening. Daily rainfall records were already crushed in both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek before 4 p.m., with more periods of rain expected through the evening. The heavy rain...
Snow, ice, and gusty winds continue to cause problems around the region
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – After heavy rains late Sunday that caused the flooding of some streets in Kalamazoo, strong winds and falling snow led to dangerous driving conditions Monday morning, with crashes and slide-offs reported across the area. In Portage, a large tree was uprooted, damaging power lines...
Stolen property recovered in Kalamazoo believed to be tied to Storage Center break ins
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A large amount of suspected stolen property recovered in Kalamazoo is believed to be connected to storage unit break-ins, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). Over the past month, KDPS received reports of multiple storage unit break-ins at Kalamazoo Storage Center on...
Weather delays leaf pickup in Kalamazoo, raises concerns about community flooding
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Leaves remain on some Kalamazoo streets as winter weather continues to delay scheduled leaf pickup, prompting concerns from residents after recent rain and snow led to water pooling in roadways. Officials with the City of Kalamazoo say Zone C, which includes the Edison, Milwood and Eastside...
KDPS looks for storage unit theft victims
Kalamazoo police are looking for the owners of recovered property they say may have been stolen from a local storage unit.
Libraries, community centers open as warming sites amid bitter cold
With temperatures expected to remain below freezing for much of the coming week, communities across Michiana are opening warming centers to provide a safe place indoors for anyone needing relief from the cold. In St. Joseph County, residents can find daytime warming options at public library branches throughout the...
Long Awaited Tokyo Grill Buffet Opens in Plainwell
A new Tokyo Grill sushi buffet is opening in Plainwell expanding the small-town dining scene.
24 Kalamazoo County restaurants, cafes and bars that closed in 2025
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Each year, restaurants open and close across the region, state and country. In 2025, MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette reported on 24 closings in the area and 31 restaurant openings. Reasons for closures varied and some were undisclosed. From January to December, here’s a chronological look at the...
Snow, wind snarl traffic in West Michigan
Strong winds and falling snow led to dangerous driving conditions Monday morning, with crashes and slide-offs reported across West Michigan.
12/29/25: Our most-clicked events
These are the top five events that captured your interest most, based on what you all clicked. We’re thrilled to see who the co-host was for three out of five of these events! 😉. With a little more than two days left, we’re counting on this community to step...

















