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Straight from the basement: ChampsDen Boxing Club makes champions in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI – It all started with a single punching bag beneath the surface. Over three years ago, Jadschi Green’s grand vision took shape when he took a swing as a boxing mentor and hard-nosed instructor –– slowly transforming the basement of his own Kalamazoo home into a training facility.
School of Architecture charrette yields $98M for downtown Kalamazoo public space regeneration
On June 27, the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced that it was awarded a $25 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, as a result of its work with the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture. The grant,...
Michigan Hotel Adding Duck Pin Bowling and New Restaurant
Motels and Bed and Breakfast houses were the beginning of travel amenities as they would provide shelter, bathrooms, and food for travelers. Today, that scene looks so much different as there are multiple Bed and Breakfast sites for homeowners to buy into, motels have advanced, and the hotels are one of the best amenities travelers can have.
Popular Breakfast Joint in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI Announces Sudden Closure
After only a year in business this popular breakfast spot in downtown Kalamazoo announced it's sudden and abrupt closure with only 4 days advanced notice. We're still trying to wrap our brains around this one after WWMT News Channel 3 first reported the news; it seems good things never last anymore.
LGBTQ+ Sports Leagues You Should See This Year
LGBTQ+ sports leagues offer a welcoming and inclusive environment where athletes of all identities can enjoy their favorite sports. These leagues promote diversity, inclusivity, and equality, providing a supportive space for both seasoned athletes and newcomers. Join us in celebrating the power of sports to unite and create positive change.
moe. and Daniel Donato Continue Team-Ups in Final Week of Co-Headline Tour, with Bust-outs of “Up on Cripple Creek,” “Dead Flowers” and More
On Sunday, July 21, and moe. and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country brought their acclaimed co-headline tour to a close with a final performance at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo, Mich. This closing engagement arrived as the culmination of a thrilling 12-date run that showed the jam figureheads and rising stars teaming up for unforgettable treatments of covers and originals, cementing each’s status as enduring voices in the scene. The groups gained momentum in the final week of the series, with the last four shows giving some serious highlights worth cataloging.
Newcomer challenges long-time Kalamazoo Township official for supervisor role
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- Newcomer David Combs is challenging incumbent supervisor Don Martin for the Kalamazoo Township supervisor seat. The winner of the Aug. 6 primary will run unopposed in the Nov. 5 general election as a Democrat, barring any write-in candidates. During a four-year term, the township supervisor’s duties...
Congratulations to BIGGBY COFFEE’s Teacher of the Month
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- An exciting facet of Maranda’s Park Party Recess is celebrating local educators dedicated to helping their students soar!. Through BIGGBY COFFEE of West MI’s “Teacher of the Month” initiative, individuals who constantly pour their hearts into their classrooms and higher learning are recognized for their hard work.
Kalamazoo College bringing back Track and Field program
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo College's track and field program is making a comeback. For the first time since the early 1980's, track and field will be offered to student athletes. Sports: Former Hackett Catholic star ready for Olympic Decathlon debut. Men and women will compete in the Michigan Intercollegiate...
Kalamazoo’s new public safety spokesman helped produce popular films, TV shows
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has a new spokesperson. Zach Hamelton, 32, has joined KDPS as the new public information officer. With a background in public safety communication and media production, Hamelton previously served as the public information officer for the Haines City Police and Fire Departments in Florida, KDPS said in a news release.
Truck driver, lawmaker face off in Kalamazoo-area state House primary
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Republican incumbent Matt Hall is being challenged from within his party as he seeks reelection to Michigan’s 42nd House District. Political newcomer Rich Cutshaw, of Scotts, is facing off against Hall in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Austin Marsman in the Nov. 5 general election.
Activists use anniversary of Kalamazoo River oil spill to call for shutdown of Line 5 pipeline
Across the Great Lakes Thursday, activists gathered to mark this week’s anniversary of an oil spill near Marshall. 14 years ago, a ruptured pipeline spewed roughly a million gallons of crude oil that fouled a 35-mile stretch of the Kalamazoo River. The main cleanup took several years and cost...
Man now dead following Kalamazoo apartment shooting
KALAMAZOO (WOOD-AM) - A man is now dead after being found shot earlier this week at an apartment complex in Kalamazoo. Public safety officers say Charles Lee Weir was found shot at the Fox Ridge Apartments off Alamo Avenue on Wednesday. The shooting remains under investigation and no arrests have...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Blues Festival returning to Arcadia Creek Festival Site
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The 2024 Kalamazoo Blues Festival is Saturday. The event is returning to where it began for its 30th anniversary at the Arcadia Creek Festival Site. Randy James from the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association joined WKZO’s Jay Morris on the “Shop Talk” podcast to discuss...
Kalamazoo crews clear blockage after sanitary sewer overflow on West Lovell Street
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Personnel from the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services removed a blockage that caused a sanitary sewer overflow Thursday afternoon. The overflow was reported to be coming from a manhole on West Lovell Street near Stadium Drive around noon. More overflows: Bicentennial Trail sewer overflow...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
Diplomacy Begins in Kalamazoo – International Summit of Business, Government, and Nonprofit Leaders
Held annually in cities across the United States, “Diplomacy Begins Here” Summits bring together leaders from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to raise awareness of the value of international exchange programs. Watch this Amplify Kalamazoo story and see what international diplomacy means in our community.
Former champs, PGA pros, NHL player part of loaded field at 2024 KCC Invitational
KALAMAZOO, MI – The 71st installment of the Kalamazoo Country Club Invitational is officially teed up, off and running. One of the most storied amateur golf tournaments with history dating back to the 1950s, the three-day tournament began at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning and once again has 32 teams competing for the first-place trophy.
Life EMS to become nation's first provider to use Stryker's 'next gen' defibrillator
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two medical teams in Michigan are working together to launch the "nex gen" defibrillator. Life EMS, a West Michigan-owner provider, is anticipated to be the first emergency service organization in the nation to use Stryker's newest medical device, LIFEPAK 35, according to officials. The device is...
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