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MTV Misery Queen ‘Daria’ Voiced By One of Kalamazoo’s Own
Premiering on MTV in 1997 Daria ranks among the top 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time. Our favorite angst queen and original "misery chick" Daria Morgendorffer said and thought it all, so we didn't have to. And by "we" I mean us Gen Xers and Millennials who remember a...
Broncos holding Broncos accountable as Western football closes in on new year
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After Year 1 of the Lance Taylor era, hopes are high for the Western Michigan football team heading into Year 2. The skipper knows, though, that it can't just be him and his coaching staff invested in those hopes for success to take place. Meeting with...
Centreville football preview: New coach expects Bulldogs to win ‘the right way’
CENTREVILLE, MI – You should expect to see Centreville pack a punch and play a swift, in-your-face brand of football this fall. 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.
Student to compete in international CrossFit competition
Cavitt Bruhn, a junior in mechanical engineering from Plano, Texas, and a goalkeeper for S&T’s men’s soccer team, will be taking a trip to southwest Michigan next week to compete in the PIT Collegiate Throwdown (PCT). The event is an international CrossFit competition in Kalamazoo and Three Rivers, Michigan, that will be held Aug. 27-30. To earn an invitation to compete, Cavitt participated in a competitive global online qualifier, finishing in the top 30 in the world.
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools classes start Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Public Schools officials say they are looking forward to the start of the new school year on Monday. The board of trustees met last night, hearing final reports and making final preparations. Trustee Carol McGlinn quoted the superintendent, who used an Olympics reference...
Portage, MI Announces Major Road Closures on Portage Road Starting Friday
Portage, MI – Road closures are scheduled in Portage starting Friday as crews complete the final paving on Portage Road. Work on the west side of the road between Fairfield Road and Romence Road Parkway will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions. East Milham Avenue will be closed at Portage Road, with detours in place.
KFC Locations are Closing in Illinois & Indiana is Michigan Next?
As KFC locations are dwindling in the U.S., restaurants are abruptly closing all over the Midwest. I was heartbroken when the KFC on Gull Road closed in 2023. Don't get me wrong, that location had the worst service in America. But the West Main KFC closed back in 2017 which leaves Kalamazoo with one location on South Westnedge and 2 in Battle Creek. The Three Rivers KFC also closed in 2023. Beyond those locations, you would have to drive South to Sturgis or North to Plainwell for a KFC Famous Bowl. If you love KFC like I do, I have bad news. It looks like KFC is in big trouble in the U.S.
Jeffrey Monroe, 72
Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe, age 72, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 of a cardiac arrest. A son and brother, the middle of three siblings – along with Thomas Jr. (Linda) Monroe and Cynthia (Wayne) Bartell. Born and raised in Three Rivers, he later became a husband and then a father to three beautiful, intelligent, and accomplished girls: Helena Monroe, Patricia (Nathan) Thorp and Jeannie Monroe; as well as an uncle to T.O. and Linda’s children, Thomas (Katelyn) Monroe and Jackie (Tim) Callan, and Cindy and Wayne’s sons, Andrew Bartell and Brian Bartell. Most recently, he became a grandfather to Palmer and Pepper (Thorp).
(L to R) Don Kenyon, feature winner Ryan Huggler, and Mel Kenyon after winning the USSA Kenyon Midget feature Friday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
(L to R) Don Kenyon, feature winner Ryan Huggler, and Mel Kenyon after winning the USSA Kenyon Midget feature Friday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
KDPS: Jury finds 35-year-old guilty of murder in 2023 Woodbury Avenue shooting
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 35-year-old man is set to be sentenced for fatally shooting another man in the head in Kalamazoo, according to Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Friday, a jury found Laquay Lee Woodford-Paige guilty of second-degree murder and multiple firearms charges in the death of Kemberlyn Trotman, 35.
Warning: It Is Illegal to Park Like This in Michigan
Did you know it's possible to get ticketed for parking in your own driveway?. Well, it all depends on how you park it. Not only is it NOT legal to park a vehicle in this manner, it's also pretty rude. Is The Problem Limited to Michigan?. Absolutely not! I've lived...
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...
UVM men’s soccer drops first game to Western Michigan
The #14 ranked Catamounts visited #12 Western Michigan to kick off the 2024 campaign. The Broncos opened the scoring in the first minute, but Vermont responded just seconds later with an equalizer off the head of Yaniv Bazini. Western Michigan added two more before halftime on route to a 3-1 win.
AUDIO: Drivers need to be ready for school buses on Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Commuters who have been dealing with construction and detours since spring will have new obstructions to watch for as Kalamazoo Public Schools open next week. That will mean that there will be more vehicular and pedestrian traffic to cope with. Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Jeanne...
10 most expensive homes sold in Portage and Vicksburg, Aug. 5-18
A house in Portage that sold for $1.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portage and Vicksburg between Aug. 5 and Aug. 18. In total, 52 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $308,984. The average price per square foot ended up at $214.
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