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Brady Miller Signs with Chicago Dogs, Luke Thelen Drafted by Rockies: Western Michigan Standouts Go Pro
Former Western Michigan right-hander Brady Miller has signed a contract with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association, becoming the second Bronco to join the professional ranks this year. Miller, a native of Plainfield, Ill., had an impressive career at Western Michigan, excelling in the weekend rotation and earning All-MAC Second Team selections. He ranks second in innings pitched and fourth in strikeouts in Western Michigan's history, with notable performances in the MAC Tournament.
Growlers's Horwedel closes in on Northwoods League history
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — If you're ever able to catch the Kalamazoo Growlers in their element before a game you'll see a few familiar sights: batters taking cuts in the cage, fielders sharpening their skills, and a franchise record holder acting as coach for his teammates. "I just love it....
PHOTOS: Gull Road Speedway station goes dark, closed until further notice
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — "We are closed," a sign taped to the front door of a Speedway gas station in Kalamazoo read. Global outage: Microsoft outages caused by CrowdStrike glitch paralyze airlines, other businesses. Friday, the gas station on Gull Road went dark, but it's unclear whether or not the...
Meeting Brief: July 16, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Historic District Commission
The Commission approved an alteration request from 813 W Lovell – where the apartment building owner will paint the brick surface of non-contributing structures and will add a free standing sign as management changes branding. The historical South Street Vine Area structure was built in 1965. The Commission denied...
Question of the Day: Were you directly affected by the Crowdstrike outage?
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Global operations were halted after a faulty software update led to a worldwide outage Friday morning. This included News Channel 3, whose morning broadcast did not go on-air due to the outage. For today's question of the day, we want to know: Were you directly affected...
Galactic adventures await at the Air Zoo’s Adult Space Camp and SR-71 Spy-Posium
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- There’s a reason why the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center in Kalamazoo is a world-renowned destination. From 100+ air and spacecraft artifacts, indoor amusement park-style rides, interactive exhibits, gift shops, science-based camps and classes, and flight simulators, visitors of all ages can endure an “out-of-this-world” experience.
Wisconsin opens 2024 football season against No. 7 team in MAC preseason poll
Wisconsin football opens its 2024 football season on Friday, Aug. 30 at home against the MAC’s Western Michigan Broncos. Western Michigan enters 2024 after consecutive losing seasons — 5-7 in 2022 and 4-8 in 2023. It also does so ranked No. 7 in the recent MAC preseason coaches poll.
Review: You'll Have the Time of Your Life at 'School of Rock'
There is something undeniably delightful about watching people have a wonderful time. At its heart, that is the experience of seeing “School of Rock”, the infectious musical at Farmers Alley Theatre. Based closely on the 2003 Richard Linklater film that made Jack Black a star, the 2015 musical,...
AUDIO: Yvonne Payton sworn in to Kalamazoo Public School board of education
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo Public School board has sworn in their newest member, and there could be more turnover with board elections this fall. Yvonne Payton took the oath and took her seat last night. Her seat will be up for grabs at the polls in...
Kalamazoo donor’s $7M gift to honor father-son legacy in UM football
A $7 million gift from the Kalamazoo-based Monroe-Brown Foundation will honor the Brown family football legacy at the University of Michigan with support for locker room updates and other needs at Schembechler Hall. The renovated space will be formally named the Robert J. Brown and Robert M. Brown Locker Room...
Michigan, Watch Out For This New Government Imposter Scam
Another day, another scam. Thieves are constantly coming up with different ways to steal our information and funds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Warns of New Government Imposter Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about a new government imposter scam targeting residents. Scammers pose as representatives offering "free...
Two Michigan organ recipients meet family of their donor
LINDEN, Mich. (WNEM) – On Friday, July 19, two Michigan organ recipients were able to meet the family of the donor who helped save their lives. On Friday, three families shared hugs, tears, and smiles, grateful for the gift of a second chance at living and a new unbreakable bond.
Michigan’s ‘fair and reasonable’ reforms allowed car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods
An investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found lawmakers created loopholes big enough to drive through. Michigan’s ‘fair and reasonable’ reforms allowed car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods · Outlier Media
Gun Lake Tribe Raises Elevated Water Tower
SHELBYVILLE, MI – The Gun Lake Tribe recently raised the final major piece of the water tower adjacent to the tribe’s government campus in Shelbyville. The final piece added to the tower was its one-million-gallon water tank, emblazoned with the logo of the tribe. Groundbreaking for the elevated water tower took place in June 2023 as a blessing and water ceremony, with the project scheduled to be complete and operational by the end of this year.
Vandalism in Downtown Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Grand Haven Department of Public Safety is investigating the vandalism that occurred on Washington Avenue either Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The Clothes Loft at 113 Washington Ave. had a broken window and a flower pot was lifted in front of Grand Haven Vinegar...
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