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Late-night food joint opens new location in Portage
Michigan's Best Local Eats: “It’s going to be us and Taco Bell after 10 p.m.,” the general manager said.
Republican Fred Upton endorses Democrat Kamala Harris for president
"(Donald Trump) is unfit to serve as commander in chief again," said Fred Upton, who was Southwest Michigan's Republican congressman for 36 years. This is the first time he's ever voted for a Democrat for president, he said.
4 haunted attractions near Kalamazoo to enter if you dare
With Halloween on a Thursday, those looking for some spooky thrills can enjoy area attractions the weekend before and after the holiday.
How Kalamazoo racial segregation fueled today’s home affordability problem
In the 20th century, some Kalamazoo neighborhoods legally barred Black people from living there. While the policies are gone, Kalamazoo's housing stock is feeling the aftereffects.
$51M project to add Michigan Lefts to U.S. 131 nears completion
After two years of detours and delays, MDOT is nearing the end of a project to rebuild a section of U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County.
2024 Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator coming to Kalamazoo for meet-and-greet
The illustrator won the Caldecott Medal this year for her children's picture book called "Big."
Woman found unresponsive in burning home, now hospitalized in critical condition
A woman and child were in the house while it was on fire.
Kalamazoo to host Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris rally Saturday
The Michigan rally was announced last week but the location of the event remained under wraps until today.
Kalamazoo gives $700K to help build housing for survivors of abuse, sexual assault
A pair of housing projects are getting grants and tax breaks from the city.
Kalamazoo firefighters rescue family’s dog from house fire
The fire started in a garage then spread to a house, causing significant damage, Kalamazoo firefighters said.
Yes, housing really is more unaffordable in Kalamazoo — here’s why
The homeless shelter used to be for "old dudes who didn’t have a job and were really down and out," said Kalamazoo County's housing director. "Now they have people who work full time."
Man pleads guilty in fatal double shooting outside Kalamazoo gas station
Brendan James Smith, 32, has admitted to killing Tyrone Potts outside the since-closed gas station.
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