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Kalamazoo apartment complex sells for $28.6 million

KALAMAZOO, MI — An equity firm has purchased Campus Court at Knollwood, an 834-bed student housing community near Western Michigan University, the company announced. HPP Equity announced the acquisition on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The complex at 1701 Knollwood Ave. sold for $28.6 million, public records show. “Campus Court is...

Kalamazoo, MI · 21h

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City of Kalamazoo wraps up Kalamazoo Avenue construction for 2026

Kalamazoo Avenue construction, from Park Street to Burdick Street, is done. (Photo by Mark Wedel) For now, it’s done. The construction season will end by Thanksgiving. Then around St. Patrick’s Day, depending on the weather, it will resume eastward. Also, next year we will see construction on the...

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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...

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Tustin Family Steps Away From Richland Lanes As New Owners Take Over The Lanes

Big changes at Richland Lanes: the Tustin family is stepping away after pouring weekends and long days into the place, and new owners with roots in Battle Creek and Delton are taking over.

Richland, MI · 3d

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Kalamazoo commissioners asked if the city is doing enough to help the homeless

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Is Kalamazoo doing enough to help the homeless?. There were more complaints at last night’s commission meeting, and it drew a sharp response from Vice Mayor Drew Duncan. Such allegations have become a regular feature at city meetings, that housing prices are too...

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

MLive

Land that was ‘made for the game’: Championship golf course nearly ready in Kalamazoo

The championship golf course at Kalamazoo Country Club designed by renowned architect Andrew Green is nearing completion.

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

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Kalamazoo's Galilee Baptist Church awarded $123k state grant for after-school program

A Kalamazoo church has landed a six-figure state grant to expand after-school and youth programming. Galilee Baptist Church of Kalamazoo has been awarded $123,800 through the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement (MiLEAP), and Potential’s Out-of-School Time Learning Grants Program. Local: Unloaded shotgun, ammunition found inside Mattawan student's car,...

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Kalamazoo Public Schools teachers picket after 87 days without a new contract

The district and the teachers union have struggled to reach an agreement.

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Kalamazoo Expo Center to host new Kalamazoo Vintage Market festival this weekend

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A brand-new antique and vintage festival is coming to Kalamazoo this weekend. The Kalamazoo Vintage Market will feature 200 vendors at the Kalamazoo Expo Center on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Live acoustic music and on-site food concessions will also be provided, according to...

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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...

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‘Now is the right time’

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). You could say history has always played a part in Lynn and Jed Robertson’s relationship. On the afternoon of the interview for this story, they were celebrating the 18th anniversary of the day they met at an underground film festival in Chicago: Nov. 4, 2008, the day Barack Obama was elected President.

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Local standout quarterback perfect in Western Michigan win

Lowry was a perfect 15-for-15 for 149 passing yards and a touchdown during the win.

Akron, OH · 2d

13 ON YOUR SIDE

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13 TAKES THE FIELD: Marching bands bring West Michigan pride to national stage

Allegan, MI · 2h

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Local record store offers a place to discover new music beyond digital platforms

This story was produced by a collaborative team of students from the Community-Engaged Digital Storytelling (CEDST) Lab at Western Michigan University. It is a joint project with the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative and its equitable community development reporting project. Still images were captured by local photographer Taylor Scamehorn. Michael Evans,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Grab The Whole Family And Head To This Michigan Restaurant Boasting Its Very Own Playground

Somewhere in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a restaurant looked at the standard dining experience and decided it simply wasn’t trying hard enough. The Backyard of Kalamazoo is what happened next. This is a place that serves smashburgers and smoked whitefish dip and Bavarian pretzels, and also gives your kids a lawn...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Michigan sub shop will offer 47% discount to celebrate 47th anniversary

PORTAGE, MI — The family-owned sub shop Jersey Giant Subs turns 47 this fall, and it’s celebrating with the largest discount the company has ever offered. On Wednesday, Nov. 18, every sub on the menu will be offered at 47% off, all day long. Jersey Giant is a...

Portage, MI · 20h

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Medicare yanks coverage at Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital

The federal government says it will no longer pay the embattled Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital through Medicare.