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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...
These are the election-season rules for lawn signs in Kalamazoo, Portage
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Political lawn signs are appearing in Portage and Kalamazoo as residents prepare for the Nov. 5 General Election. While both cities allow residents to display temporary signs on their property, regulations are in place to preserve the aesthetic appearance of public spaces and public safety. If you...
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...
Man who shot 20-plus times at Kalamazoo home, killing man on porch, headed to prison
KALAMAZOO, MI — A man who got out of a car last November and fired more than 20 bullets out of two guns, killing a Kalamazoo man sitting on the porch is now headed to prison. After a two-day trial and two days of jury deliberations, 36-year-old Laquay Woodford-Paige...
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...
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...
Kalamazoo giving out free water filters in Edison neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo will start distributing free water filters in the Edison neighborhood starting today. Staff will go to homes from 9 a.m. to noon today and be back September 6, 13, 20, and 27 along with October 4 and 11 with a goal of giving the filters to 500 homes each day.
Closed bar in Kalamazoo will reopen as a Rally House sports apparel shop
KALAMAZOO, MI — Just months after Kalamazoo County got its first Rally House sports apparel shop in Portage this spring, a second store is preparing to open near Western Michigan University. The family-owned, national chain Rally House has plans to open later this year at 2941 Howard St. in...
Realtors face major changes in payment structure after $950M settlement
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Realtors are facing major changes in the way they get paid to buy and sell homes, stemming from a lawsuit filed earlier this year. The National Association of Realtors and several major real estate brokerages agreed to pay over $950 million to settle federal lawsuits claiming they forced homeowners to pay inflated commissions to sell their homes.
Kalamazoo Kaleidoscope: Sounds of the Zoo fest to return with trove of Michigan stars
The week-long music festival heats up multiple Kalamazoo venues in September with Nathan Walton, Laura Rain, Zion Lion & more. It also hosts a tornado relief benefit tonight. Schedule & more at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE. The vision for a seven-day urban music festival showcasing Michigan bands at...
Kalamazoo bands unite at Bell's Back Room for tornado relief fundraiser
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo community was invited to Bell's Back Room Thursday night for a good time and to support a good cause. The craft beer staple hosted a benefit concert featuring local bands to raise money for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, with proceeds going towards tornado relief in Portage.
#14 Men's Soccer Falls 3-1 in Season Opener at #12 Western Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A strong opening half led No. 12 Western Michigan (1-0) to a 3-1 victory over No. 14 Vermont (0-1) on the first day of the regular season, Thursday night at WMU Soccer Complex. RELATED LINKS. COACH'S QUOTE. "Simply, Western Michigan wanted it more than us," head...
Portage Public Schools Offers Monthly Student Loan Aid to Teachers Through State Grant
To aid teachers with the burden of student loans, Portage Public Schools has implemented a new measure that will dispense monthly payments toward educators' debt. According to FOX 17, the district is now offering up to $200 monthly installments for teachers, part of a collective effort that taps into a Michigan Department of Education grant. This grant specifically earmarks a total of $24.4 million for districts statewide, designated solely for student loan repayments.
Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely in Michigan?
MIchigan has had its fair share of disasters over time. Recently, several tornadoes have torn their way through the Great Lakes State, and we've felt a few increased rumbles from earthquakes, too. Going back even FURTHER in time, Michigan was home to one of the LARGEST LAVA FLOWS to have ever happened on Earth.
Michigan lawmakers take aim at development in coastal dunes
SAUGATUCK, MI — Michigan lawmakers are drafting legislation that aims to curb development in coastal dunes. State Reps. Rachel Hood, D-Grand Rapids, and Joey Andrews, D-St. Joseph, announced forthcoming legislation this week that would stiffen barriers to development in coastal dune areas regulated as “critical” under state law.
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
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