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City of Plainwell, Michigan Breaks Ground on New Hotel
Residents of Plainwell, Michigan were surprised to discover the news via a recent social media post. First, why am I so flustered by this news? Maybe as someone who grew up in nearby Allegan my jealousy is showing. Why does Plainwell get to have two hotels now and Allegan barely has one?
Nieuwenhuis places runner-up at Nationals
FARGO, N.D.—Winning a championship is hard. Repeating as champion might be even harder. Yet that’s exactly what Plainwell High School wrestling standout Madison Nieuwenhuis had the opportunity to do at the Junior & 16U Nationals last weekend. One year after winning the national title at 100 pounds, Nieuwenhuis...
Beach and Boating forecast: July 18, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Weather has turned calm in West Michigan, so get ready for a sunshine-filled weekend. As winds increase Thursday evening out of the north, a beach hazard statement will remain in effect for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. Wave heights will continue to grow this evening and could reach up to 5 feet on the north side of piers.
Gun Lake Tribe raises 1 million gallon water tank with eye on future development
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – Gun Lake Tribe raised a 1-million gallon water tank, with the tribe’s logo, on its water tower along U.S. 131. The tribe recently celebrated the last major part of the water tower, which will provide service to the casino, its government buildings and Noonday gas station and convenience store and add capacity for a new water-treatment plant.
Surviving members of family involved in deadly wreck now released from hospital
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — The three surviving Allegan County family members of a fatal crash have been released from the hospital. Chelsea Savage and her daughter Levi were released from the hospital on July 10 and are now staying with Chelsea's mother, an update from a GoFundMe campaign says.
10 most expensive homes sold in Kalamazoo County, July 8-14
A house in Portage that sold for $695,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kalamazoo County in the past week. In total, 51 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $320,489. The average price per square foot ended up at $201.
Donate Life Night celebrates those who have saved lives through organ donation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Usually the main attraction at John Ball Zoo is the animals, but on Thursday night, it was all about people. The zoo hosted Donate Life Night in partnership with Gift of Life Michigan to celebrate people who have donated their organs, and the recipients who are alive today because of someone else.
Barn Theatre brings a classic 60's French farce "Boeing, Boeing" to stage
Boeing Boeing's Luke Ragotzy and Patrick Hunter play Bernard, a French architect, and Robert, his American friend. The play begins as Bernard's life is turned upside down by the invention of the speedy Boeing 747, spoiling his rotating rendezvous with three fiancées who happen to be air hostesses on different airlines. Ragotzy and Hunter join Cara Lieurance to talk about this special genre of comic theater and how to make it sparkle for audiences.
Dokidokon returns with a whirlwind of attractions for gaming and anime fans
Zezzie and Leon Evergrim join Cara Lieurance to talk about the guests, panels, vendors, dances, competitions, games and more that will make up the 7th annual Dokidokon, held Jul 19-21 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. Three levels of the hotel will be used by over 2000 participants, many of whom are cosplayers modeling ingenious hand-made costumes of their favorite characters from anime, gaming and elsewhere. Another draw will be appearances by widely-known voice actors and influencers.
Downtown Kalamazoo kicks off delicious deals for Restaurant Week
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Restaurant Week has officially kicked off in downtown Kalamazoo. Starting Thursday, Kalamazooians are invited to head downtown and enjoy some of the best bites the city has to offer. January Restaurant Week: Get a taste of Kalamazoo: Restaurant Week kicks off Jan. 25. What restaurants are...
Broncos ready to battle: non-con schedule features five NCAA Tourney teams
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Western Michigan volleyball program and head coach Colleen Munson rounded its 2024 schedule by unveiling its non-conference slate on Thursday. The 11 non-conference tilts are all against teams which posted winning records in 2023, with six of those squads having posted 20 or more victories and five reaching the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
Summer fun meets learning: Kids enjoy day of activities at Kalamazoo park
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kids are out of school for the summer, but that doesn’t mean they have to stop learning. Thursday, Kalamazoo Youth Development Network held their 9th annual summer learning event on what was observed as the National Day of Summer Learning. Classroom: Sen. Stabenow launches summer...
Kalamazoo Man Charged with Open Murder in Case of Missing Mother of Eight
Kalamazoo County has become the focal point of a harrowing case as 39-year-old Carlos Watts Jr. faces the charge of open murder in the disappearance and suspected killing of Heather Kelley, the mother of eight children. Kelley, 35, was last seen on the 10th of December, 2022, and despite extensive searches, her remains have not been located. Information from court documents suggests that investigators believe Watts, who was Kelley's boyfriend and long-time suspect in the investigation, was with her at the time of her disappearance, as reported by WOOD.
K Alumnus Earns Distinguished Teacher Honors
Kalamazoo College alumnus Sean Smith ’08, a chemistry teacher at Pritzker College Prep, is one of seven serving the network of Noble Schools in Chicago to be admitted into its Distinguished Teacher program this year. According to a Noble Schools news release, the program rewards network teachers who have...
Maranda’s Park Party Recess unfolds at Milwood Elementary School in Kalamazoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Park Party Recess season is underway!. On Thursday, Maranda, WOOD TV8 staff and community partners supplied a fun-filled afternoon to Milwood Elementary School students in Kalamazoo. With sneakers laced and exciting activities and attractions awaiting outside, students were eager to let loose, have a blast...
Kalamazoo police investigate person shot, more gunfire nearby
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Police are investigating after a person was shot and more shots were fired at a nearby location in Kalamazoo. The two incidents are not known to be related, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said in a statement to MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette in the days after the shooting.
Meeting Brief: July 15 City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole
Daniel Gundersen and Alexandra Tranmer of Camoin associates presented the first draft of the Economic Development Strategy developed for the CIty of Kalamazoo. The proposal was created with input from the Commission and the community but consideration will continue. The strategy team laid out a framework of the proposal ahead, goals to reach for, and metrics to measure success. Watch the full meeting for a glimpse at Kalamazoos potential future. The Commission postponed the scheduled update on the Sidewalk Snow Clearing Project to be reviewed in first reading at a later date.
Demolition begins on WMU’s student center
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The sound of backhoes crushing concrete rang out across Western Michigan University’s main campus on Wednesday, July 17. Demolition started earlier this week on the university’s landmark Bernhard Center, 1903 W Michigan Ave. The building used to be the university’s student center until a new student center opened in August 2023 across the main plaza from the Bernhard Center.
County eases discipline policy for employees who test positive for legal drugs
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted this week to make changes to its employee drug testing policy. The board voted to unanimously to make changes to the policy, including new language about legal drugs, at the Tuesday, July 16, meeting. Under the former drug-free workplace policy,...
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