Lawton’s Summerfest to make return July 12
LAWTON – Following a year’s absence due to downtown road construction and improvements, the Lawton Summerfest will return July 12, according to event organizers. Highlights of the day will include a parade and fireworks at dusk. From 2 to 8 p.m., Main Street will feature local vendors and...
Davis reprimanded by Discipline Board, pleads no contest
KALAMAZOO — St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis will be formally reprimanded by the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (ADB) on allegations of lying to a judge while she was an assistant prosecutor. Davis pleaded no contest to the allegations against her in a consent order for discipline submitted to...
Noisy Fireworks in Kalamazoo? Call This Number, Not 911
We're looking forward to lake time, backyard BBQs, and plenty of ice cold adult beverage this 4th of July holiday. Of course it wouldn't be Independence Day without an explosion or two. I'm only human so I absolutely love a good fireworks show; drones just don't do it for me....
Michigan sees drop in DUI arrests, but law enforcement staffing shortages may be a...
MICHIGAN — A new report from Michigan State Police (MSP) shows drunk driving arrests dropped in 2024, but the decrease could be connected to a shortage of patrols on the roads. In the agency's Drunk Driving Audit, data shows there was around a 4% decrease in DUIs last year,...
Books-A-Million Opens Third Michigan Location In Kalamazoo
You can never go wrong being surrounded by books as there is nothing but knowledge and great storytelling in your vicinity. Most people rely on the library to be their source of books when they need one while others prefer to own their books and be able to use and read them at their own pleasure and leisure. This...
The $1.9 million onion-shaped dome home
This three-bedroom, four-bathroom listing in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is made of six spherical domes surrounding a larger central dome. It’s described as a “monolithic dome gem.”. Observers, however, have compared the domes to onions, bubbles, boba tea, mushrooms and a batch of cinnamon buns, among other similar spheres....
Watch: Thunderbirds arrive at Field of Flight
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds arrived at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival Thursday, flying in precise formation to the delight of viewers on the ground.
Coast Guard to increase patrols during Fourth of July weekend, targeting drunk boating
As many people in the Great Lakes region plan on boating during the Fourth of July weekend, Coast Guard crews are increasing the number of boating safety patrols. The increased patrols are part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide initiative focused on enforcing laws against boating under the influence, or BUI.
Battle Creek’s Sweetest Secrets: Top 4 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Destinations
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Downtown Kalamazoo Eateries Exploring Reusable Takeout Container Program
We've seen some major changes to the downtown Kalamazoo, MI landscape over the past few years-- with many more to come! You do realize...