FireKeepers’ Nibi, Chef Mason Rice Recognized by WMFBA Awards
BATTLE CREEK, MI – FireKeepers Casino Hotel’s AAA Four Diamond fine dining restaurant, Nibi, and its head chef, Mason Rice, have received nominations from the West Michigan Food & Beverage Awards for Restaurant of the Year and Chef of the Year, respectively. The dual nominations recognize the culinary...
Kalamazoo Officers Save Man From Icy Waters With Quick Action
Imagine being trapped in ice, just yards from safety. That’s where our local heroes stepped in to save the day.
Valentine’s Day Events for Kalamazoo Singles Looking for Love
Kalamazoo singles can skip the apps this Valentine’s Day with speed dating and The Dating Game style events happening across the city.
Asylum Lake Preserve could change hands
Asylum Lake Preserve, a popular nature preserve and parkland, may soon have a new owner, as Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo County officials explore a proposal to transition its management to the county’s care.
With a cold snap in the forecast, Kalamazoo County offers info on warming centers
West Michigan may get very cold weather Monday, January 19th and Tuesday, January 20th. The National Weather Service says overnight temperatures may get down to zero early next week with wind chills possibly as low as -20 degrees. Kalamazoo County is urging people to limit time outdoors on those days....
Galesburg Mourns The Loss Of Racing Legend Bad Brad VanAvery
Galesburg is mourning a true legend today. Bad Brad VanAvery wasn't just a racer; he was the heartbeat of the speedway, and his legacy is irreplaceable.
Lake effect snow machine revs up followed by dangerous wind chills next week
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — One lake effect event is underway and several more are to follow for West Michigan this weekend and beyond. Plus, dangerous temperatures and even more dangerous wind chills grip the Mitten early next week. Lake effect snow will come in waves or stages as we examine...
Guns, ecstasy and hundreds of fentanyl pills seized by Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team
Multiple guns, ecstasy and more than 200 fentanyl pills were seized Wednesday by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, police say.
Superintendent opens his home and heart, offers a new life to a teen in...
DELTON-KELLOG, MICH. — What began as a temporary place to stay over Christmas break has become a permanent family for a West Michigan superintendent and a teenager who once walked into his office in crisis. Jeremy Wright, now superintendent of Delton-Kellogg Schools, was serving as a high school principal...
Raising Cane’s in Portage sets grand opening date after delays
PORTAGE, Mich. — The highly-anticipated grand opening of a fried chicken chain is set. Raising Cane's is set to open their Portage location on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the company announced on a release. Previous coverage: Opening of Raising Cane's chicken restaurant delayed until January 2026. Despite breaking ground on...

















