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Organizers: KRESA's $100M education center aims to open for 2025-2026 school year
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — To showcase its construction progress, organizers from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) hosted a tour of the upcoming, $100 million Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) Career and Technical Education Center Tuesday. Located at 3500...
Small Town Michigan Festival Offers Music, Shopping and More
Small town Michigan offers really fun things to do in the summer, especially when it comes to festivals. One town is gearing up for one of the biggest small town Michigan festivals, and even outside of the festival, this town offers music, shopping and more all summer. It’s hard to believe, but summer is already starting to wind down, so now is the time to get out there and enjoy the season. Thankfully, we still officially have two months of summer left, but come August, school starts in many areas of Michigan, so it almost feels like July is the last full summer month.
LOOK: Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo Flooded; Growlers Offering Game Updates
UPDATE: Noon 7/16 - The Kalamazoo Growlers have issued a statement on the schedule games for Tuesday and Wednesday against the Kokomo Jackrabbits:. "Due to extreme flooding at Homer Stryker Field, Tuesday's doubleheader and Wednesday's game between the Kalamazoo Growlers and Kokomo Jackrabbits has been Postponed. The Growlers will head...
Repaving work will close part of road in Portage
PORTAGE, MI -- Shaver Road will be closed for northbound drivers for resurfacing work starting Wednesday, July 17, at 8 a.m. Traffic in the northbound lane will be detoured east on West Osterhout Avenue, north on Portage Road and west on East Centre Avenue to Shaver Road. The southbound lane...
Kalamazoo’s Miller Auditorium Gets New Look Ahead of 2024-25 Season
The next time you catch a show at Miller Auditorium it's going to look quite different!. During the quiet summer season the facility located on the Western Michigan University campus shared an update on recent renovations. We're so fortunate to have some fantastic stage productions come through our own backyard...
Three Rivers businesses tackle cleanup after storm demolishes barn, floods parks
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — It was a big day of cleanup for some business owners in Three Rivers on Tuesday. Roberts Bros Excavation Inc. saw it firsthand; the storm destroyed a barn on property, leaving nothing but two walls still standing the next day. Owner Frank Roberts says some...
PHOTOS: Oshtemo celebrates summer with Music in the Park concert series
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Sounds of Yacht Rock, Motown and R&B from the 1970s-1990s blared over Flesher Field Sunday during Oshtemo Friends of the Park's 9th summer concert series. CANCELED: Tenacious D nixes 'Rock D Vote' tour after guitarist's comment on Trump shooting. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., community members could...
Metered parking plan for Kalamazoo Mall delayed by city leaders
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo’s city commission decided to table a resolution to raise maximum parking rates, hours and establish an overnight parking permit system during its Monday, July 15 meeting. While some commissioners supported changes to the ordinance, others felt that charging $2 an hour to park from 8...
A campaign launched in Kalamazoo emphasizes that 'disability' is not a bad word
July is Disability Pride Month and the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. As part of its recognition, the Disability Network Southwest Michigan recently launched a campaign to change attitudes about the word "disabled." Miranda Grunwell is a community educator at the Disability Network. She...
Nonprofit 'After the Storm' offers help for Portage residents in need of tornado relief
PORTAGE, Mich. — The Michigan-based nonprofit organization 'After the Storm' is offering supportive resources for those still recovering from the tornadoes that ripped through west Michigan in May. “There are a lot of individuals who help out in the short term with cleanup, but they really want to focus...
Vice President Harris coming to Kalamazoo for campaign stop
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WILX) - Vice President Kamala Harris is making a campaign stop in Michigan on Wednesday. The vice president will campaign in Kalamazoo. During her visit, she will deliver remarks before participating in a moderated event with a former national security official from the Trump-Pence administration. This is the...
Southwest Michigan City Has All You Can Eat Sushi Coming Soon
Sushi is one of those foods that I would consider to be niche based on the drastic difference in reaction to the dish being brought up in conversation. Those that enjoy sushi practically fall out in excitement trying to tell you about their favorite place and roll while those who aren't fans of the dish often gag in disapproval and exclaim their disdain for sushi.
Tigers draft former Portage Central, Miami (OH) power-hitting outfielder
Zach MacDonald shattered Portage Central’s single-season home run record in 2021. Three years later, his power continues to soar. And on Tuesday, it sold the Detroit Tigers. The former Portage Central star slugger and Miami (OH) outfielder was selected by his home state Tigers with the 446th overall pick in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon.
Here Are 3 Must-Visit Dog Bars in Michigan
Have you ever heard of a dog bar? Dog café? Indoor dog park? There are so many ways to say the same thing: dogs are welcome here. Dog owners know that at times it can be difficult to balance puppy playtime with your own social life as many place do not allow dogs-- but what if you didn't have to choose between staying in with your pup and going out with your friends?
Kalamazoo Growlers’ home field underwater after latest torrential downpour
KALAMAZOO, MI – The home of the Kalamazoo Growlers looks more like a lake than a baseball field currently. And it happened overnight. After severe weather dumped torrential rainfall on Southwest Michigan into the early hours of Tuesday, Homer Stryker Field has been left completely submerged and forces the Growlers to postpone their three-game series against the Kokomo Jackrabbits.
Lane closure on Shaver Road starts July 17 for resurfacing, milling project in Portage
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage announced a lane closure will go into effect beginning Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. for the milling and resurfacing of Shaver Road. The northbound lane of Shaver Road from Captiva Island to Vanderbilt Avenue will be closed and a detour will be put in place, officials said.
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