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Veteran launches 'Puppy Playground' in Galesburg with dog park and daycare
GALESBURG, Mich. — A new, combined dog park and doggy daycare is opening in Galesburg. Owned by a local veteran, the Puppy Playground aims to be a one-stop shop for dog owners, featuring a indoor and outdoor park, overnight kennels, a groomer, and even a full concession stand for owners.
Consumers Energy installing iron utility poles to better withstand Michigan weather
JACKSON, MI – Jackson-based Consumers Energy will be installing iron utility poles in parts of Michigan to help withstand increasingly severe storms, which have caused disruptive outages across the state. Around 1,200 iron utility poles will be installed later this year in the Kalamazoo, Greenville, and Tawas areas. The...
Former WMU student sentenced after breaking into dorm, attacking female student
KALAMAZOO, MI — A now-former Western Michigan University student who broke into a neighboring dorm room and attacked a female student was sentenced Monday, April 29, on a charge of aggravated assault. The name of the former student is being withheld as he was sentenced as part of the...
Michigan Residents Calling For A Boycott of This Popular Coffee Shop
There have been a lot of accusations going around about coffee shops in the Kalamazoo area in the last month. It was a matter of a few weeks ago when a lot of accusations were being discussed about the state of the working environment over at Crows Nest and Fourth Coast Café.
Two Sunday fires under investigation
BATTLE CREEK — Two people were treated for smoke inhalation following a Sunday house fire on Capital Avenue NE. Battle Creek firefighters were dispatched to the home in the 600 block of Capital Avenue NE at 11:19 a.m. Sunday and found heavy smoke and flames showing from the front and east side of the home, fire officials said in a news release.
Help educate the community on fraud prevention
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The Better Business Bureau is hosting their annual golf outing later this month to raise money for their free fraud prevention programs in the community!. Troy is with us today to tell us how we can get involved in this fun event!. Better Business...
'Why is there a trout on the label?' | 2 filmmakers ask the burning question about a popular Michigan IPA
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan is home to many craft breweries and popular IPAs. From Founders Brewing Company to New Holland Brewing Company, the state is home to some of the most creative minds in the brewing industry. Yet one particular question was at the minds of filmmakers Bret Miller and Rory McHarg after a Dave Chapelle set in Kalamazoo, MI.
New No. 1 takes over latest Kalamazoo-area girls soccer power rankings
KALAMAZOO, MI – Another week, another strong show out of soccer in Southwest Michigan. Several teams made statements over the last week of April, but perhaps none was bigger than Gull Lake’s –– a rivalry victory over Division 1 No. 3-ranked Portage Central. The Blue Devils also earned another state-ranked victory in the past week, surging them atop the latest Kalamazoo-area power rankings.
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