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Black Violin: Feeling ‘like a kid again’ as the duo girds for Grand Rapids tour stop
The celebrated duo that melds hip hop, classical music, jazz and funk will join the Grand Rapids Symphony next week. The Local Spins interview with violist Wilner Baptiste. As a groundbreaking duo, Black Violin has attracted attention from lots of different quarters, sparking collaborations with stars such as Alicia Keys, Tom Petty, Kanye West and Aerosmith.
Country artist postpones sold-out concert at Meijer Gardens
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A sold-out concert that was scheduled for tonight at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was postponed last-minute. Country singer Charley Crockett canceled his show that was scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. He announced the cancelation on his social media pages about an hour before the show started.
No injuries reported in Thursday morning Bronson Township house fire
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – A fire sparked from a charcoal BBQ grill on the back porch caused $250,000 worth of damage to a home at 376 Prairie River Road on Thursday morning. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says his department was notified by Branch County Central Dispatch of...
A Festival All About Carnival Food Is Coming To Michigan This Fall
There's an entire event centered around carnival food that's gonna be posted up in Battle Creek this fall, and it's a thing I didn't realize I needed until now. Carnival Food Fest will be taking place at Kellogg Arena, just in time to get our winter bod on. They recently...
Women's Tennis Announces Roster Additions for 2024-25 Season
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan women's tennis team has announced the addition of three student-athletes for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Broncos welcome incoming freshmen Sienna Osborne and Frida Weijerman, along with graduate transfer Lola Glantz from Florida Gulf Coast. "I couldn't be more excited about the addition...
Nothing slowing down Kalamazoo's LaPoint, as pickleballer plays on at 99
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Come across anyone from the pickleball community and you're bound to find someone speaking highly of the sport. If you come across Minnie LaPoint, you're bound to have found your inspiration to give it a try. LaPoint got into the sport 10 years ago, encouraged by...
139 photos that show Kalamazoo area is ready for high school football season
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI –– High school football season in Southwest Michigan is almost here. The summer is passing and a new senior class is emerging. Coaches are taking note of their teams and stars will begin to shine, as blood sweat and tears are spent on the gridiron. In...
3 years and 1 hung jury after killing ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend, man pleads guilty
KALAMAZOO, MI — One day shy of the third anniversary of Michael Underwood III being shot and killed outside a Kalamazoo Township apartment complex, the Decatur man’s accused killer pleaded guilty. Detroit resident Darrell Felton Jr., 30, formerly of Kalamazoo Township, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of...
Kalamazoo Man Dies in Fall at Abandoned Parchment Mill While Allegedly Removing Scrap Metal
A tragic incident occurred early yesterday morning when 48-year-old Brian Garvelink fell to his death inside an abandoned Parchment mill. The Kalamazoo Township Police Department responded to emergency calls around 6 a.m. and discovered Garvelink fatally injured on the premises. Investigations suggest he fell while endeavoring to remove scrap metal from the dilapidated structure, FOX 17 Online reported.
Cross-country cyclists looking to support people with disabilities to stop in Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A group of cyclists who are making a cross-country journey to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities will make an overnight stop in Kalamazoo Saturday. 44 men from the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity cycle an average of 75 miles per day as...
Friday at the Flats and a Movie in the Park return to Portage's Celery Flats
PORTAGE, Mich. — Celery Flats in Portage is welcoming back two summer mainstays. Friday at the Flats and a Movie in the Park are returning to Portage this Friday, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Celery Flats Pavilion. Multiple local food vendors will be present for a...
The Out Of Favor Boys' Tony Sproule previews the Kalamazoo Blues Fest
The Out Of Favor Boys has been a part of the Kalamazoo Blues Fest since it formed in 2003. They'll represent West Michigan once again when the festival returns on Saturday, Jul 27 at the Arcadia Creek Festival site. Saxophonist, singer and songwriter Tony Sproule joins Cara Lieurance to talk about their history as a band, the friendships they have with other blues artists, and about writing original songs in the blues tradition. A new album is expected in the fall of 2024. Sproule picks three cuts from their most recent album, "Best Choice."
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
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