Choose your location
WKMI
Which Michigan Cities Make the Most Selling Cannabis?
Since Michigan has become a legal marijuana state, both medically, and recreationally, business has been booming. Dozens of licenses are issued every year now in communities as small as Sturgis, or of course as big as Detroit, and it's become a big money industry. But which cities and counties are...
Local School Group Encourages Michigan to Designate First Official State Insect
Currently Michigan is only one of two states that does not have an official state insect. Why is that? I can think of plenty of insects in the Great Lakes State that like to pester me all summer long. Every Michigander learned our state symbols back in elementary school, right?
Michigan Restaurant Named One Of The Best Pizza Places In America
There is no shortage of restaurants that serve pizza in Michigan. Whether you're hungry for a regular pie, thin crust, or Detroit style, you won't have to travel far to find a pizza place. You also won't have to travel far to find one of the best pizza places in America, right here in Michigan.
Michigan Bar Set to be Featured on ‘Bar Rescue’
A Michigan bar announced that it will be hosting a stress test while the Bar Rescue reality television show films for an episode focused on the bar. Backroads Bar & Grill in Holly, Michigan, will be the focus of a future episode of the wildly popular television show. The stress test is set for Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m.
ALERT: Tiny Insect Invading Michigan Spreading Dangerous Disease
As warmer temps arrive in Michigan, we also see more insects coming out of their winter hiding spots. While most of those pests are harmless, some can wreak havoc on our homes, and yards, and be an overall nuisance to people and pets. And experts are now warning of an increase of one tiny insect spreading a dangerous disease in Michigan.
Open Letter To Inconsiderate Michigan Drivers Who Do This
Driving in Michigan is just like driving in any other state, there are small quirky things that locals are used to while visitors are surprised by. A few examples would be racing on the Lodge in Detroit, going 85+ mph in the fast lane to keep up with traffic, and the weirdest of them all, the Michigan left. These things make driving around the state difficult for new and learning drivers as well as visiting drivers. Although we are used to these things here in Michigan, there are still Michiganders who drive like they have never been here before.
Closing of Lakeside Mall Is The Beginning of The End For Traditional Malls In Michigan
As a kid growing up on the east side of the state near Sterling Heights, Lakeside Mall was definitely a special place as a teenager in the new millennium. There were so many days spent going to Hot Topic and waiting in line so we could get concert tickets from the Ticketmaster Booth For upcoming concerts.
Is This Beloved Guitar Chain In Ohio About To Close All Their Locations?
Music is a major part of being a Michigander and really an American. American rock ‘n’ roll changed the face of music, starting all the way back with the blues into the many evolutions that it is made since the early 1900s. Music shops are a vital part of our American history as well.
Michigan Students Spend the Second-Most Time in Class in the US
The school year is coming to a close, but for some around the country, it ends a bit sooner. I grew up in Alabama, so in my head school is wrapping up in about a week, or the end of May. But here in Michigan, school is still in session until June.
One Area of Michigan is Paying Considerably More for Electricity
There is one power company that charges significantly higher rates for power than all of the others. Do you live in this area of coverage?. Over the last 25 years, the cost of electricity has increased an average of 2.96 percent each year. The sticker shock keeps coming as DTE was approved for a $368 million rate increase for reliability upgrades in December 2023. Consumers Energy was just approved for a $92 million rate increase.
Michigan State ‘Fighting Farmers’ and Other Old Michigan Mascots
We don't see too many mascot name changes these days. But about a century ago when organized sports were becoming a thing, mascots changed a lot. Some of the names these teams chose are hilarious because what made for a good mascot wasn't widespread knowledge - nor did the academics care to have one in the first place.
Could Your Social Media Posts Get you Fired in Michigan?
Social media is everywhere, and in everything. One of the unfortunate side effects of constant contact and exposure with everyone you know (and some you don't) is that literally anything can be said in the public forum. Unfortunately, that means that some of those "intrusive thoughts" you typically keep to...
MEOW: Cat Dad Remodels Entire Home For Beloved Felines
If you thought you were a cat lover, this guy may have you beat. His entire home is essentially centered around his cats. Catioguy, as he goes by on Instagram, designs and builds custom catios for felines in California. It's every cats dream to roam in and out of the house whenever they please, and catioguy made that a reality.
Why Gas Prices This Summer May Sound Familiar to Cash-Strapped Drivers
The story of gas prices this summer will be all too familiar to drivers looking for relief. Gas prices have been fairly predictable so far in 2024. NerdWallet currently lists the average per gallon gas price as $3.642. That is just a 3-cent increase over April's average price. While that...
Popular TikTok Food Critic Roasts Southfield Soul Food Restaurant
Michigan is so proud of its food, and rightfully so. This state has spawned numerous national and international chains, and still holds on close to a number of local favorites that you can ONLY get within the mitten, and Upper Peninsula. So when someone like a popular TikTok reviewer absolutely...
Did You Know You Can Find Ancient Petroglyphs in Michigan?
The word conjures images of ancient civilizations in Egypt, but did you realize we can find them right here in Pure Michigan?. According to Wikipedia a petroglyph is defined as, "an image created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, picking, carving, or abrading, as a form of... art." Quite literally the word petro + glyph means "rock art".
Big Time Change To Affect Aldi Locations In Michigan
Aldi is one of the most popular grocery stores in the entire country for many reasons. Firstly, employees love working for Aldi because they are paid a great wage of over $16 an hour, cashiers get to sit in swivel chairs while working, and other benefits. While customers love that carts are always returned and in great shape, the food options and prices, and lastly, the convenience of Aldi locations.
11 Roadside Oddities You May Stumble Upon In Michigan
I knew we held some weird titles like World's Longest Front Porch or being home to the cat with the World's Longest Tail, but here are some lesser known oddities you may encounter during your travels across Pure Michigan. 11 Roadside Oddities You May Stumble Upon In Michigan. From "Front...
Popular Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closing Locations, MI Affected
Michigan offers incredible restaurant choices when we want delicious meals we don't have to cook. And with so many chain restaurants in the Great Lakes State, many choose them for their familiar menu items. But that may no longer be an option for us as one chain restaurant has abruptly closed locations in the U.S. and Michigan.
Plan An Unforgettable Trip To Michigan’s Most Underrated City
No matter what season you choose to plan a vacation in Michigan, you'll have a different experience every time. And while many people choose to visit the bigger cities in the Great Lakes State, the small towns offer an unforgettable getaway hiding in plain sight. And one of those small-town gems in Michigan was ranked as one of the most underrated cities you must visit in the U.S.
WKMI
12K+
Posts
30M+
Views
WKMI has the best news coverage for Kalamazoo, Michigan. Live and local on-air, online and through our free mobile app.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.