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Here’s how many people will see higher monthly bills in Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek this year—and the politician who let it happen
Medicaid cuts and rising utility prices could cost Southwest Michigan residents more than $565 million this year.
Kalamazoo County transforms hotel into family shelter amid rising homelessness
Kalamazoo County has approved an 80-unit family shelter as student homelessness soars. Here’s what we know so far.
Kalamazoo county launches program to honor veterans & boost local business
Kalamazoo county launched a Veteran Honor Rewards program, offering discounts to veterans who file DD-214 forms. Support local heroes and businesses in one innovative initiative.
Pregnant moms in Kalamazoo will get help giving their babies a strong start in 2025—with cash
The groundbreaking program is already working to reduce infant poverty and mortality in Flint—and both Gov. Whitmer and VP Harris plan to build on its success for families in 2025.
ACLU sues Kalamazoo County election official after certification comments
The ACLU of Michigan and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a member of the Kalamazoo Board of County Canvassers following comments he made that the organizations claim indicate his willingness to violate his oath of office and refuse to certify election results if he doesn’t agree with them.
Charles A. Pratt’s legacy: How Kalamazoo County will honor its first African American judge
Learn about Hon. Charles A. Pratt, Kalamazoo County’s first African American judge, and the upcoming ceremony to honor his trailblazing work.
Groundbreaking cash assistance program for new moms is coming to Kalamazoo
Pregnant moms in Kalamazoo and their newborn babies will soon be prescribed cash, thanks to the expansion of the Rx Kids program in Michigan.
K’zoo Jams: 12 Popular Songs That Reference the City of Kalamazoo
The unusual name of Kalamazoo is used as a popular metonym to refer to more exotic places. And it’s become a big piece of lyrical Americana.
Revitalizing Kalamazoo: Transforming One-Way Streets to Ignite Downtown Foot Traffic
More than $12 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will enable the city of Kalamazoo to redesign its downtown traffic flow—and it could bring in tens of millions of dollars in new revenue for local businesses.
Op-Ed: Boosting Business in Kalamazoo Starts With Fixing Our Roads
Funding from the Biden administration’s Infrastructure law will “transform Kalamazoo’s downtown to be safer, more inviting, and more prosperous for local businesses,” writes entrepreneur Kim Guess.
Michigan Wishlist: 9 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas from Kalamazoo
Finding the perfect gift for your favorite Michigander can be tough. We get it.
K’zoo Jams: 12 popular songs that reference the city of Kalamazoo
In the music world, the unusual name of Kalamazoo has become a versatile tool for a variety of lyrics—and a popular metonym to refer to more exotic places, even if Kalamazoo isn’t so exotic itself. It’s a Michigan city, but it’s also now a big piece of lyrical Americana.
Guitars, Corsets, and Kzoo: Kalamazoo’s industrial history is cooler than you think
Kalamazoo is filled with factories—and it’s an industrial legacy that didn’t grow overnight. Back when railroads were a dominant form of transportation in Michigan, Kalamazoo made a name for itself as the “Crossroads of Southwest Michigan.”
Kalamazoo Man Faces Homicide Charge After Running Over Woman in Parking Lot
A southwestern Michigan man was charged with homicide after intentionally running over a 65-year-old woman in a Walmart parking lot.
Man Charged in Planned Parenthood Clinic Fire in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO—A man who made a video describing abortion as genocide was arrested for a fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in southwestern Michigan, authorities said Thursday. Joshua Brereton, 25, of Paw Paw was charged in federal court with committing arson at an...
21 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Sept. 26-28)
Highlights include an Oktoberfest celebration in Grand Rapids, a festival all about elk Up North, and a lumberjack-inspired party in Metro Detroit.
7 creepy facts about Michigan they don’t teach you in school
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with seven creepy (or simply unexplained) facts about Michigan that textbooks ignore.
21 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Sept. 19-21)
It’s all about art this weekend, with the kickoff of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, along with a mural festival and even more art across metro Detroit.
Michigan’s capital plans new approach to homelessness: A pod city
As local governments across Michigan attempt to balance the growing need for homeless services with community concerns, one is planning a novel approach: mini housing pods.
6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Union fights, weed giveaways, flashy ad campaigns, and another round of sketchy vape carts pulled from shelves. Yep, it’s been another busy week in Michigan cannabis.
21 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Sept. 5-7)
This week’s highlights include a wine festival out west, a fireworks competition in Traverse City, and Detroit’s largest annual community festival.
7 cultural festivals in Michigan that celebrate statewide diversity
Immerse yourself in the beautiful diversity of our state during these seven cultural festivals in Michigan.
At WMU, a master gardener and the local labor union team up to feed students who’re scraping by
As the Trump administration slashes USDA funding for food banks and grocery prices continue to rise, David Prellwitz of Kalamazoo explains how communities can help college students combat food insecurity.
17 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Aug. 22-24)
Highlights include a beer festival on the beach (with camping) in Muskegon, a music festival in the Porkies, and a Civil War reenactment in southern Michigan.
The fascinating histories behind 6 Michigan roads
Turns out, the roads we drive every day aren’t just pavement and paint—they’re pieces of Michigan’s ever-evolving history. Buckle up as we take you on a trip down six Michigan roads with names that tell the story of the state’s past.
Wake boats make big waves, bigger clashes on Michigan lakes. Time for limits?
A handful of states have laws limiting wakeboarding to specific areas or deeper waters, while a push to do so in Michigan last year was dead in Lansing.
7 quirky campus traditions Michigan colleges carry on
Spend a moment reflecting on your college glory days with our list of fun and unique traditions Michigan colleges are known for.
19 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Aug. 15-17)
Pasties, car shows, and more.
Michigan mamas make the case for statewide expansion of cash-based assistance for babies
Parents and advocates for maternal and child health filed into the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday as members of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services prepared to take testimony on a proposal to bring a cash-based program supporting pregnant parents and babies into state law.