Nick Ponton

The Kalamazoo City Commission on Monday got its first look at plans for a 16-acre site in the city’s Edison neighborhood.

The Calhoun County Land Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning for its first ever new construction homes.

Gobles Public Schools is expanding its middle school and high school thanks to a bond passed in 2023. 

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Kalamazoo Wednesday night to take a stand against gun violence.

The Kalamazoo Wings continued their celebration of 50 years of hockey Saturday night at Wings Event Center, taking on the Toledo Walleye in the Warrior/ECHL Hockey Heritage Game.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has accused House Republicans, who have walked out over tipped wages, of acting criminally.

Children spending the holidays at Bronson Children’s Hospital enjoyed some Christmas cheer Tuesday from members of the Michigan Army National Guard.

The Kalamazoo County Public Housing Commission is celebrating the first of ten new affordable housing units at a mobile home park near Schoolcraft.

Upgrades to a U.S. Postal Service facility near Kalamazoo are being made to improve efficiency and delivery times.

A new partnership between Western Michigan University and Discover Kalamazoo aims to get students more engaged in the community.

The Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center marked its 100th anniversary of the facility Tuesday afternoon at the VA campus in Battle Creek.

The Kalamazoo Wings are celebrating 50 years of minor league hockey this year.

Capital venture fund aims to invest in Kalamazoo startups, local businesses

Kalamazoo sets site plan review for new downtown event center

The Kalamazoo City Commission voted Monday night to update an ordinance related to parking in downtown Kalamazoo.

The Inkster Avenue bridge over Bronson Boulevard in Kalamazoo has reopened after being closed for three years.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo City Commission debated an ordinance to make changes that would allow future rate increases, extend hours meters could be enforced, and provide for an overnight on street parking permit system on downtown streets. Monday night, commissioners voted to pause the updates to the ordinance. Maximum rates for meters would increase from $1.75 to $2.00. The changes started last fall when the city started offering 90 minutes of free parking in city owned downtown ramps…

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Flooding in low-lying areas of Kalamazoo has been a concern for years. Now, the city is making plans to ease the strain on the creeks that cause much of the flooding. Kalamazoo City Commission heard a presentation from Public Works Director James Baker at Monday night’s committee of the whole meeting. Baker explained it’s a combination of factors that lead to flooding after heavy rainfalls — undersized creeks, high groundwater tables and the lack of wetlands all contrib…

The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Michigan was joined by local law enforcement officials Thursday to announce the “Safe Summer” crackdown on gun crime.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Fans of Western Michigan University, Michigan State University and University of Michigan’s men’s hockey teams are having a hard time finding tickets to this weekend’s NCAA regional in suburban St. Louis. The four team regional will take place at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri, about 20 miles outside of St. Louis. The community ice rink, built in 2019, is home to the St. Louis Blues practice facility and home ice of Lindenwood University.…