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CONFIRMED: Popeye’s is Returning To Gull Road in Kalamazoo
YES! FINALLY, the east side of Kalamazoo is getting some proper fried chicken again. Nothing against the ones that are already here, you've been great, but the news that a Popeye's is going back in on Gull Road has me giddy. I love me some spice, I love me some...
AUDIO: First day of school will have casual dress code for KPS
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It will be a casual Monday as far as the dress code is concerned when Kalamazoo Public School’s high schools open. Board president Ti’Anna Harrison says it’s most important that they show up for what will be just a half-day. If...
Dump truck crashes into parked vehicle and goes over guardrail on U.S. 131
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A stretch of southbound U.S. 131 was partially closed for hours after a dump truck hit an unoccupied passenger car in Oshtemo Township Thursday. A preliminary investigation revealed that the truck driver lost control while attempting to pass a vehicle. Crime: Niles City man arrested,...
Mother and her 2 children safe after suspected kidnapping in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — 27-year-old Doreisha Watts and her two young children, 5-year-old Bailey Love-Watts and 2-year-old Yssa Watts are safe Wednesday night after what Kalamazoo authorities are calling a "presumed kidnapping." Earlier in the day on Wednesday Watts and the two children were reported as possibly kidnapped. The Kalamazoo...
Kalamazoo Christian begins title defense with new challenges but same obstacles
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Cue up Queen's "We Are the Champions" at least one final time, because the Kalamazoo Christian volleyball team deserves it. The Comets came away as MHSAA state champions for the first time in program history in 2023, when they took care of Traverse City St. Francis in four sets for the Division 3 title.
KDPS: 2 arrested after mother, children found safe following suspected kidnapping
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — UPDATE: The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the mother and two children have been found safe in Kalamazoo. Two individuals were arrested and taken to the Kalamazoo County Jail on several charges; they are expected to be arraigned later this week, police said. KDPS released...
Kalamazoo to distribute free water filters in Edison neighborhood beginning Aug. 23
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo announced Thursday that they will be distributing free water filters to residents living in the Edison neighborhood beginning Friday morning. City staff will be visiting households from 9 a.m. to noon to give out the free filters, and will also offer information...
AUDIO: Mother of murder victim trying to prevent confessed killer’s release
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The man who admitted shooting and killing Kailey and Virgil Walker in their Galesburg apartment in June 2021 is expected to be released soon from psychiatric care. Kailey’s mother, Denise Cooper, found out about the release this week when she was contacted by state...
United Persuit, Point Community Center host back to school backpack giveaway
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — United Persuit Basketball Club aimed to make sure students were ready to hit the basketball courts and classrooms this school year. Thursday, the club partnered with the Point Community Center to give away backpacks. basketballs and supplies to students in the community. For Corey Person, founder...
Love Halloween? Where To Find Spirit Halloween In West Michigan
I am an annoyingly big fan of Halloween. I love autumn, how everyone is in a good mood expressing themselves in random costumes, and how creative (or unoriginal) people can be. My sweet tooth loves all the candy. This means that when Spirit Halloween, America's premier destination for all things...
A popular Flint based Children's Cooking Class is expanding to West Michigan
The Culture Matters Children's Cooking Class is now being offered in Kalamazoo. The classes are designed for children 8-17 years-old and focus on teaching beginner culinary techniques, healthy eating habits and essential life skills in a fun, hands-on environment. The classes not only provide children with culinary skills but introduce...
Southwest Michigan Business Giving Away Free Furniture
It's that time of the year where all of the incoming freshmen are beginning to start their college years. They are jumping with joy and excitement as they are going dorm room shopping, meeting their roommates, and preparing to move away from their family and friends for a new phase in their life. On top of the freshmen joining campus, all over the sophomores and upperclassmen are returning to their second home.
Kalamazoo Donut And Beer Festival – What You Need To Know
One of Michigan's most fun and delicious events is the Donut and Beer Festival in Kalamazoo. This is the world's first Donut and Beer Festival, and since its inception in 2017, the event has expanded not only to other Michigan cities but also to out-of-state locations,. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Battle...
Donut & Beer Festival returns to Kalamazoo roots this fall
KALAMAZOO, MI — In 2017, the Kalamazoo Growlers and Townsquare Media hosted the first ever Donut & Beer Festival in Kalamazoo. Now run by Outlier Events, the festival will return to its roots after five years of touring across the Midwest with stops in Columbus, Ohio; Evansville, Indiana; Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Battle Creek and Grand Rapids.
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