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64th annual Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is stepping off soon. Here's what you need to know:

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo is gearing up to ring in the holiday season - and you're invited to join in the festivities!. The 64th annual Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is scheduled to step off on Nov. 21, spreading holiday cheer to nearly 30,000 spectators. This includes a...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d
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Why's That: What's the point of the spire in front of Floyd Hall?

This story originally aired in October 2025. The structure stands tall on Western Michigan University’s Engineering Campus, a 120-foot stainless steel spire visible from the nearby US-131 highway. Question-asker Nancy Kalinowski of Kalamazoo was familiar with it, like many engineering students who walk past it every day. But Kalinowski...

Kalamazoo, MI · 23h
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St. Philip volleyball wins district title for 27th-straight year

The St. Philip Catholic Central High School varsity volleyball team picked up its 27th-straight district title on Nov. 5 with a 3-0 sweep of the Climax-Scotts Panthers at Bellevue High School. St. Philip advanced to the final with a 3-0 win over Tekonsha the night before. The Tigers came out...

Bellevue, MI · 2d
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Sturgis Journal

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Sturgis holiday events bring festive fun to downtown

Sturgis will celebrate the Christmas season with three days of downtown activities Dec. 3-5, including a Christkindlmarkt, carriage and trolley rides, visits with Santa, a 5K run and a parade. The Dashing Through Downtown celebration includes activities on Pleasant Avenue and at several downtown locations, according to a community announcement. The Christkindlmarkt will run from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 3 on Pleasant Avenue, featuring Christmas vendors, food trucks and a hot cocoa bar. The Ugly Sweater 5K Run begins at 6 p.m., with a $30 entry fee. Registration information is available through sturgischamber.com. The Christkindlmarkt continues from 4-9 p.m. Dec. 4, with activities include free carriage rides, a giant snow globe photo opportunity and free trolley car rides. Santa will be at Free Church Park from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4. The scheduled activities include a Santa on Firetruck Parade through downtown at 5 p.m., reindeer, free cookies, performances by the Sturgis High School band and choir and free make-and-take activities provided by First United Methodist Church. A Sip & Stroll will run from 5:30-9 p.m. at businesses throughout downtown. Punch cards will be available at the Downtown Development Authority booth at the Christkindlmarkt on Pleasant Avenue. More: Remembrances for Edmund Fitzgerald.

Sturgis, MI · 3d

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Riding the ‘Silver Tsunami’: Women shedding corporate careers for entrepreneurship

This story originally appeared in Encore Magazine Nov. 1. It is republished here as part of the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. The SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local journalism. To learn more, visit swmichjournalism.com. When Katie Boertman, 50,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Five Michigan Cities Vote In Health Boards as Officials Sort the Rules

The key question after the Nov. 3 votes is whether five Michigan cities can establish their health care committees in time to meet the recurring deadlines written into their charters. The election results set the task; they did not settle when the work must begin. Bridge Michigan reported the margins:...

East Lansing, MI · 1d

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Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center opens Suzanne U.D. Parish Therapy Arena for riding therapy

A therapeutic horse riding center celebrated an expansion that took years in the making. Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center held the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Suzanne U.D. Parish Therapy Arena on Thursday. Local: Galesburg approves water tower cameras after golf ball dents spark investigation. The new arena...

Galesburg, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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No asbestos health risk in Haverhill building, Portage Public Schools says

The U.S. Environmental Protection agency inspected the original Haverhill school building for asbestos Friday and "found nothing of concern," a Portage Public Schools spokesperson said.

Portage, MI · 14h

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Kalamazoo County fire departments form Kalamazoo Technical Rescue Team

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Fire departments in the cities of Kalamazoo and Portage along with Comstock and Oshtemo townships are forming the Kalamazoo Technical Rescue Team, or KTRT. The county’s fire departments will specialize in rescue situations like building collapses, trench rescues, technical rescues, and high-angle rescues.

Portage, MI · 1d

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Paper Transport Runs RNG Trucks for Graphic Packaging

Paper Transport operates eight RNG-powered trucks equipped with Cummins X15N engines on dedicated routes between Chicago and Kalamazoo for Graphic Packaging International. After a year of operation, the partnership is providing information on how alternative fuels can support daily freight transportation while maintaining reliability. U.S. retail diesel prices averaged $6.13...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

WOOD TV8

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6 locations planned around Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo as Paris Baguette enters West Michigan

South Korean bakery brand Paris Baguette is entering West Michigan, with plans to open six locations — four in the Grand Rapids metro area and two around Kalamazoo — in the next few years.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Kalamazoo grocery store seeks volunteer to provide Thanksgiving meals for families

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A grocery store on Kalamazoo’s northside is working to help feed families for Thanksgiving as customers face higher prices for fruits, vegetables and meat. Park Street Market owner Kiar Gamsho told News Channel 3 he's asking the community to come together to help people who...

Kalamazoo, MI · 16h

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Lending Hands of Michigan

Editor’s Note: The Nonprofit Spotlight is NowKalamazoo’s collaboration with area nonprofits, providing space for them to highlight important work that might not be known to Kalamazoo County at large. Unlike NowKalamazoo’s published news stories, the information submitted does not go through an extensive editing process. Our editors fix grammar and verify basic facts and spelling of names. We adjust language according to our editorial style guide if necessary. Know of a group that should be in the NowKalamazoo Nonprofit Spotlight? Submit a nomination here.

Kalamazoo County, MI · 1d

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U.S. DHHS cancels Medicare agreement with Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is canceling an agreement that allows Medicare services to be used at Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital. The Medicare Program will no longer pay for patient services after November 16, according to a letter from the Centers for Medicare...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Centrica Care seeks volunteers to help families through grief

Centrica Care Navigators is looking for volunteers to help southwest Michigan residents and families cope with the loss of loved ones. The nonprofit needs volunteers for a variety of grief support programs, according to a community announcement. Volunteers may prepare grief support mailings and materials, organize resources, sort data and help with programs including “Walking Through Grief” and “Dinner with Friends.” Opportunities also include making grief support follow-up calls and preparing materials for upcoming camps and retreats. “Navigating grief is no easy journey, and our volunteers are an integral part of our grief support team,” Jodi Vanlerberghe, volunteer program manager at Centrica Care Navigators, said in the announcement. “With their help, we provide meaningful and impactful care to individuals and families experiencing loss. Whether helping prepare materials, assisting with our programs or offering a listening ear, their time and compassion make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve.” No special experience needed to volunteer Centrica Care Navigators also offers grief camps for children and retreats for adults with help from its staff and volunteers. Volunteers receive comprehensive training, ongoing guidance and educational resources to prepare them for their roles, according to the announcement. No special experience is

Van Buren County, MI · 19h

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Softball welcomes six players to the Class of 2027 on National Signing Day

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Head Coach Marlee Wilson has announced the signing of six players to the Western Michigan softball program on Wednesday for National Signing Day. This group brings high-level playing experience and elite athleticism across all positions," says Head Coach Marlee Wilson. "They have the ability to make an immediate impact and continue building Bronco Softball. We are excited to welcome the 2027 class and cannot wait to have them on campus!"

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

102.5/104.9 The Block - Southwest Michigan's #1 for R&B

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ENTER NOW: Show Us Kalamazoo's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d