Feed real Alligators at Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
Have you ever wanted to see real Alligators in Michigan? Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is here for just that!. Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is a one kind encounter that you won’t experience anywhere else. See gator shows, enjoy a tour from staff, learn about the gators, turtles, tortoises, and many of their other...
New thrift store opens in Portage shopping hub
KALAMAZOO, MI -- New Way YFC is the newest addition to the Westnedge Avenue shopping scene. New Way YFC, a thrift store owned and operated by national nonprofit Youth For Christ, celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, July 15, at 7017 S. Westnedge Ave. “It was fantastically crazy,” said New...
Join Kalamazoo’s Scrabble Fest to aid community literacy efforts
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The 14th annual Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest aims to improve adult literacy skills in the area while also offering a fun day for game enthusiasts of all abilities. The Kalamazoo Literacy Council is once again hosting the event on August 9 from 12-3:30p p.m. You can join...
MSP: 55 guns seized in human trafficking investigation
Authorities say they seized 55 guns and drugs from a home south of Lawton amid a human trafficking investigation.
Pancake Paws & Co.: A Perfect Breakfast Dessert Combo
When you are thinking of having something sweet for breakfast, the same couple of ideas come to mind like a chocolate chip muffin, a donut, crepes, or even French toast. While those things and other sweet morning treats like smoothies and yogurt can be appealing to the eye, it doesn't quite make you think you're...
Three counties to test the wireless emergency alerts Wednesday
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — Three counties in Southwest Michigan will test their Emergency Alert Systems at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday. Allegan, Berrien, and Van Buren counties will be testing the wireless emergency alerts. This is the first time the three counties will be involved in the wireless tests.
Cereal City Faces A Big Change With Kellogg’s Potential Sale
When you think of the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, one of the first things that comes to mind is its rich history in cereal making, which is why it’s always been known as Cereal City, USA. But for the first time in nearly 120 years it looks as...
You Decide the Name of New Mascot of Crossroads Mall in Portage, MI
What's new and happening at The Crossroads Mall? If it's been a while since your last visit you've got some catching up to do. And no, we're not talking yet another carnival in the parking lot. If you missed the news there's quite a buzz surrounding the Crossroads Mall in...
“I am Potawatomi:” Short film and workshop puts spotlight on endangered indigenous language
There are only three native speakers of Bodéwadmimwen, the language of the Potawatomi, or Bodéwadmi people. That’s according to Davis Henderson’s short film, Bodewadmi Ndaw, or “I am Potawatomi.”. In the 18-minute documentary, Henderson discusses not just the language, but how it was nearly wiped...
Iconic Kalamazoo Ice Cream Shop Sets Closing Date
However, we can't say we didn't see this one coming. The new owners of the beloved ice cream shop were very vocal about the challenges their business faced in recent years and it sounds as though they were quite able to recover. Here's What We Know About Kalamazoo's Latest Business...