Community Mobilization to Save Asylum Lake: A Call to Action
A rezoning request meeting for the parcel at 4301 Stadium Drive adjacent to Asylum Lake has sparked a significant response from local residents. Many residents attended the meeting in person, while others who were unable to attend were encouraged to call a provided phone number (888-382-9556) to voice their...
Kalamazoo airport hosts food drive to aid unpaid TSA and air traffic control staff
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) is hosting a food drive Friday to feed around 100 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents and air traffic control (ATC) agents. On Oct. 28, workers received their first zero-dollar paycheck....
‘It’s a sign from my baby:’ Goodwill employees return lost necklace of late Otsego...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Inside a Kalamazoo Goodwill warehouse that sorts more than 100 tons of donations every year, one tangled chain stood out. A necklace, carrying the photo of a 12-year-old boy and engraved with two dates, caught the attention of employees who stopped what they were doing to look closer.
People Drive From All Over Michigan To Eat At This No-Frills Hot Dog Joint
Tucked away on Portage Street in Kalamazoo sits a bright orange building that doesn’t need fancy signage or elaborate decor to announce its greatness – The Root Beer Stand has let its legendary food and drink do the talking for generations. Some places just get it right, and...
November’s Art Hop Kicks off Month-Long Clothing Drive in Kalamazoo for Ministry with Community
Downtown Kalamazoo’s November Art Hop Celebrates Creativity and Community Care. Get ready: the first Friday of the month brings one of our favorite local events: Art Hop!. Art Hop returns this Friday, November 7, from 5 PM to 8 PM. This free, walkable event invites you to explore local art throughout downtown...
Animal Rescue Project opens new $2.5M facility in Kalamazoo County
The new facility, located in Comstock Township, is twice the size as the nonprofit's old facility.
Woman Charged in DUI Crash That Injured Five Amish, One Critically
This one was first reported in August, out of Van Buren County, Michigan – an (allegedly) intoxicated driver hit an Amish buggy in the evening hours, leading to five Amish people being injured. One of them had to receive “life-saving measures” (it was originally reported that six were injured,...
Researchers sound alarm over population surge of menacing creature: ‘They are not dying off’
"The larger ticks have easy access to fine dining." Researchers sound alarm over population surge of menacing creature: 'They are not dying off' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Yemeni coffee franchise, founded in Dearborn, set to open in Kalamazoo
Michigan's Best Local Eats: The late-night coffee joint will stay open until 2 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Kalamazoo, MI
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around kalamazoo..

















