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Down the Dome: Schoolcraft Sports Complex Will Deflate its Iconic Dome July 1st
Schoolcraft has been home to one of the most unique sports complexes in all of southwest Michigan for years. But soon, it's gonna get an upgrade, and in order to expand, the iconic, inflatable dome has to first be taken down. Like the iconic RCA Dome in Indianapolis, this larger-than-life...
Critical Update To One of Michigan’s Largest Construction Projects
We are in the heart of construction season, not only in Michigan, but especially here in Kalamazoo, as many critical construction projects are happening throughout the city, which has vastly changed the landscape of how and where you can drive. Many businesses have been getting help from the city of Kalamazoo, as they have financed advertising for great local businesses.
Southwest Michigan village cancels July 4 parade, fireworks due to construction
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- The village of Schoolcraft will not hold its annual Fourth of July parade and fireworks this year due to construction on U.S. 131. After rebuilding a stretch of U.S. 131 from the Rocky River to XY Avenue in 2023, crews are working to rebuild and repave U.S. 131 from XY Avenue, north to Shaver Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Kalamazoo Public Safety chief believes they have solution to “X-Train” issue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief David Boysen says they believe they may have the solution to the nearly three-decades old problem called the “X-Train.”. Those are mobile nuisance parties that primarily affect the north side of the city and have had hundreds of cars...
Southwest Michigan company expanding with $5M federal grant, adding dozens of jobs
THREE RIVERS, MI -- A Southwest Michigan company is expanding and increasing production of commercial heat pumps, thanks to a large grant from a federal agency. The heat pumps are designed to heat and cool spaces more efficiently than other widely available technologies, experts say. Armstrong International, 816 Maple St.,...
City of Kalamazoo Offers Non-Emergency Line To Report Fireworks Violations
We're coming down to it with the Fourth of July on Thursday, and already people are beginning their celebrations by shooting off fireworks. It's completely legal at this point to shoot them off, but there are still some ordinances that residents must adhere to. Police appreciate it when people keep...
PHOTOS: Schoolcraft's Dome Sports Center deflates dome for new, accessible upgrade
SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. — Residents in Schoolcraft might notice that a familiar sight is gone as of Monday. The Dome Sports Center on US-131 deflated its dome to make room for a new, more accessible one. Community: Allegan Antique Market draws hundreds with vintage treasures and community spirit. The 30-acre...
Dome deflation: Well-known sports facility deflates dome, shares plans for future
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI – Under Josh Baird’s watch, and for nearly 30 years, there’s been a consensus primary objective around a familiar landmark in Schoolcraft: make every effort to keep The Dome standing. That mission has since changed. For the better. With Schoolcraft and greater Kalamazoo-area community members...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo moving away from free parking on downtown mall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo is one step closer to ending free parking on the downtown mall. It’s one of several changes to downtown parking that could be implemented after ordinance amendments were presented to city commissioners. The changes would permit staff to put...
US-131 construction prompts Schoolcraft to cancel Fourth of July fireworks, parade
SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. — Fourth of July has been canceled in Schoolcraft. Due to ongoing construction along US-131, Schoolcraft's Fourth of July parade and fireworks display will not be held this year, according to the village's website. Fourth of July Forecast: warm, sticky, and dry. Work to improve US-131 near...
Kalamazoo community invited to final farewell at Chime Elementary before demolition
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Public Schools is inviting the public to say goodbye to a historic school before it's demolished. Chime Elementary, built in 1953, is set for demolition to make way for the district's new central kitchen. Travel: MDOT to remove traffic restrictions to ease Fourth of July...
AUDIO: Check rules before lighting fireworks for July 4th celebrations
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Because there are no free municipal fireworks displays in Kalamazoo and Portage, residents may be blasting off their own pyrotechnics this week. Both cities have restrictions on when and where they can be fired off. Portage says not everyone likes fireworks, including folks with...
Abortion rights groups file suit to overturn ban on taxpayer-funded abortions
The ACLU Michigan announced Thursday it had filed a suit challenging Michigan’s ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion and related care, arguing the ban violates the state’s newly enacted constitutional protections for reproductive freedom. The suit, filed alongside the law firm Goodwin Procter on behalf of YWCA Kalamazoo,...
Summer Park series continues with “Patriotic Pops”
At 7:30 pm on Wednesday, July 3 in Bronson Park, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and guests soloists will present a program of American-themed music, from songs like “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” and “America the Beautiful” to showstoppers like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Dvorak’s Carnaval Overture. Music director Julian Kuerti talks about the program and reveals the special guests in a conversation with Cara Lieurance.
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