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What’s being built southwest of Kalamazoo? A family-owned business is expanding.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Just southeast of West Q Avenue and South Eighth Street, behind Texas Corners Pharmacy, one may have noticed workers busily erecting what appears to be a new business. If you’ve been craving to find out what that might be, the hint was in the word...
This Minor Detail May Reveal Springfield, In The Simpsons, Is In Michigan
One of the longest-running animated shows of all time may have inadvertently missed a small detail on the episode of The Simpsons, where Homer has to reveal his driver's license. The slip-up may indicate that Springfield, after much debate and many claims, may reside in Michigan after all. The town...
Kalamazoo, MI Is Now The ‘Fastest Shrinking City’ In America
There are plenty of reasons why people move from a city in Michigan. Job opportunities and affordable housing will have residents flocking to other cities in the state or even out of Michigan completely. But one city in Michigan has recently seen such a decrease in population that it's now the fastest shrinking city in the nation.
Post office consolidation in Kalamazoo County takes effect June 1
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with consolidation of three Southwest Michigan delivery units into one new Kalamazoo facility on June 1 despite criticism from state legislators. Postmaster Louis DeJoy said this component of the USPS $40 billion “Delivering for America” plan would move forward, despite...
Kalamazoo splash pads open for summer 2024 season ahead of Memorial Day
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kick off the summer season with a visit to Kalamazoo Parks’ two totally free splash pads this holiday weekend. The splash pads at LaCrone Park and The Florence Street Splash Pad are open to the public daily Saturday, May 25 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. If...
Water quality testing begins at 9 public beaches in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Water quality testing is beginning at nine public beaches in Kalamazoo County, according to officials. This week, the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department’s environmental health division is resuming its annual water quality testing of nine public swimming beaches. Results of the beach testing...
We Finally Know What’s Replacing Empty Bed Bath & Beyond in Portage, MI
It was a sad day when we had to say goodbye to all the Bed Bath & Beyond locations across West Michigan, including 8 others across the state and hundreds of locations nationwide. The retail space at 5930 S. Westnedge Ave in Portage, Michigan has sat empty since closing in...
Michigan House Bills Introduced to Curb Speeding in School Zones
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – In an effort to enhance safety in school zones, two new house bills have been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. House Bills 4921 and 5726 propose the use of automated systems, including cameras, to monitor and reduce speeding in these critical areas.
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