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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...

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Morning Buzz: November 11, 2026

Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Spectrum Technicians launch "Project Stars and Stripes" U.S. flag replacement. Spectrum Technicians are swapping out tattered American flags for free! The company launched "Project Stars and Stripes" this...

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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US DHHS cancels Medicare agreement with Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital

TEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has canceled its Medicare agreement with Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital in Texas Township. The cancelation means Medicare will not pay for patient services after November 16th. Anyone admitted there before next Monday can use their...

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Kalamazoo Gazette

North Pole Experience brings Christmas magic to Marshall this December

MARSHALL, MI — Families in Marshall can step into a winter wonderland when The North Pole Experience arrives at the Franke Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 19, the center announced this week. The hour-long immersive event will transport visitors through Santa’s workshop, where they can interact with...

Marshall, MI · 2d

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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 · 22h

MLive

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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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!"

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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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Disaster aid has become a political lottery – libraries, schools and places of worship are stepping into the breach

This Storyshare is republished in whole from The Conversation. Featured photo: Volunteers assess tornado damage in Union City, Mich., on March 7, 2026. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo. Four tornadoes tore across southwest Michigan in early March 2026, killing four people. They were the state’s deadliest natural hazards in decades.

Union City, MI · 1d

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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,...

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MLive

Recreate Tiger Woods’ 2008 U.S. Open putt, 1.2 trillion others at new Kalamazoo golf center

The facility has a hydraulic putting green that bends and tilts to create 1.2 trillion different putting combinations.

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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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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,...

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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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The Battle Creek Enquirer

Kellogg Manor House holiday market to bring shopping, tours

The W.K. Kellogg Manor House in Hickory Corners will welcome holiday shoppers for a series of markets featuring local vendors, tours of the historic home and seasonal activities. The Holiday Market will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 and 28 and Dec. 5, 12 and 19, according to a community announcement. An additional market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27. Visitors can take self-guided tours through the decorated rooms of the Manor House while shopping for items from local vendors. Docents will be available to answer questions about the estate and W.K. Kellogg's former summer home. Hot spiced tea also will be available at the end of the tour and shopping experience. General admission is $5. Admission is free for members, students and children younger than 5. Kids Day adds activities for children Kids Day will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 for children ages 4 to 12. Activities will include crafts, hot cocoa, a candy cane hunt and more. Kids Day activities are included with Holiday Market admission. Jingle and Mingle offers free admission The Manor House also will host Jingle and Mingle from 6 to 8

Hickory Corners, MI · 1d

The 74

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Michigan Voters Support More Education Funding, but Paying for It Is Complicated

Jen Stroven, an organizer for Kalamazoo’s Yes For Families campaign, knew what she was up against: ‘Affordability, affordability, affordability.’ Asking voters to raise their own taxes to lower child care costs, expand access, and raise teacher wages may have seemed like a tall order at a time when the increased cost of living is a […]

Michigan · 20h

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