Weather
One Final Batch of Lake Effect Snow Before Quieter, But Cold, Weekend
West Michigan braces for additional 1-3 inches of snow before a break in the lake effect
Massive Snow Pile Burying Car Estimated to Melt by Mid-May
Calculations show the 15-foot snow pile will take until early to mid-May to fully disappear under average weather conditions.
Kalamazoo Basketball Games Canceled Due to Winter Weather
Frigid temps, heavy snow, and hazardous roads force postponement of all local basketball games.
Entertainment
Greensky Bluegrass shines at 49th Ann Arbor Folk Fest
The Michigan bluegrass band headlined the first night of the annual music festival at Hill Auditorium.
Last-minute Tickets Available for Ann Arbor Folk Fest
Amos Lee, Greensky Bluegrass to perform at 49th-annual event
Award-Winning Comedian DeAnne Smith Performs at Kalamazoo State Theatre
Montreal's Top 10 Comedian brings her 'nerdy and dirty' stand-up style to Michigan venue.
Lifestyle
Portage Creek Restoration Completed at Kalamazoo's Milham Park
More park improvements planned for 2026 with $2.2 million in funding
Kalamazoo school closed Friday for water main break
Spring Valley Center for Exploration will be closed due to the issue.
Plainwell Schools to Rename Gym After Educator Killed in Silo Accident
The Ryan Meert Memorial Gymnasium will honor the late teacher and farmer who died in 2023.
Sports
Motley Zoo Crew Disbanded After Loss to Walleye
Kalamazoo Wings fall short against Toledo Walleye at Wings Event Center
Toledo Walleye defeat Kalamazoo Wings in ECHL matchup
The two teams faced off on January 30, 2026 in a Premier "AA" Hockey League game.
Gobles stays unbeaten, Centreville springs upset in Kalamazoo-area boys basketball
The Tigers improved to 11-0, while the Bulldogs stormed back with an epic second half on Wednesday.
