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This Michigan Business Trolling Entire City For Construction Impacts
There are many businesses that have gone public with their displeasure about the construction situation that is happening in the city of Kalamazoo, but one business in the Vine Neighborhood is just about fed up with the whole thing. Midtown Fresh recently posted a video where they troll the city and remain very vocal about their unhappiness.
Kalamazoo toxic site removed from EPA's Superfund List, signaling major cleanup progress
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A longtime toxic stretch of land in Kalamazoo has been removed from the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund List,a compilation of the most contaminated sites in the nation. Allied Paper Inc. sits between Cork Street and East Alcott Street near the Kalamazoo River, which has historically been...
Protect your wallet: BBB offers tips, tools to avoid back-to-school scams
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Back-to-school shopping can be as easy as the click of a button on your mobile devices. But while it may seem convenient to shop for supplies and clothes for the school year, it is also easier for scammers to target you. Local:Michigan teacher among four men...
PHOTOS: Portage strip mall demolished due to storm damage, plans for next steps
PORTAGE, Mich. — A strip mall on Oakland Drive and Centre Avenue was demolished this week, months after being damaged by tornadoes in May. For owner Satpal Nimana, it made more sense to tear it down and rebuild rather than try to patch up damaged parts of the building.
Two injured after single-car crash on North 6th Street, deputies say
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two people were hurt after a car crash in Alamo Township Thursday, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. Kalamazoo:Locals, police collaborate to rescue man from sinking vehicle in Kalamazoo River. The crash happened on North 6th Street near West B Avenue at about 9:57 p.m.
Michigan Community Hosting Free Laundry Day At Local Laundromat
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‘If you can’t live off that … then it’s time for you to go’: Tempers rise over Lockport, TRPL contract negotiations
LOCKPORT TWP. — In what could be best described as an unproductive discussion that turned at times into an equally-unproductive shouting match between Lockport Township board members and the Three Rivers Public Library director, the township agreed Monday to formally reject the library’s services contract proposal and submit their own proposal to the library’s board.
Charges dismissed against trio accused of 2009 WMU dorm rape
KALAMAZOO, MI — Five years after three men were charged for an alleged 2009 rape and assault in a Western Michigan University dorm room, charges against each defendant have been dismissed. One of the defendants, 35-year-old Edgar Butler IV of Lehi, Utah, still faces charges in a separate incident...
Kalamazoo Central football preview: Anything less than playoffs won’t suffice in 2024
KALAMAZOO, MI – The state tournament is the floor. That’s the buzz radiating around Kalamazoo Central’s football program entering Year 4 under head coach Mike Stanger. The Maroon Giants have punched their postseason ticket just thrice this century, but it’s a target that’s been talked about all year long.
Pro-Palestine groups from GR to march at Democratic National Convention
A bus from West Michigan will drive to the Democratic National Convention next week with its passengers planning to march alongside thousands calling for Palestinian liberation.
The Termigator: Florida man coming home to hunt West Michigan lake’s elusive alligator
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A Florida man looks to save the day in his West Michigan hometown. Or, at least see if there really is an alligator in Crockery Lake. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Meet model, actress and Michigan native Kate Upton in Holland next week
HOLLAND, Mich. — If you've ever wanted to meet supermodel and Michigan native Kate Upton, West Michiganders will have a chance next week to say hello. Upton is making an appearance at the newly remodeled Butternut Family Fare in Holland on Friday, Aug. 23 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
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