Kalamazoo Speedway Sells to Don Perkins
Randy Ritchey has sold the historic Kalamazoo Speedway facility, and Kenny Head has been named general manager ahead of its 77th season.
Kalamazoo News
Coverage here follows city government, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo Public Schools, business and public safety in Kalamazoo, the birthplace of Gibson Guitars. Reporting reaches neighborhoods throughout the city and surrounding communities.
Crime
Kalamazoo Groups Offer Reward in Angel Curtis Homicide
The Gun Lake Tribe and Silent Observer seek tips leading to an arrest following the fatal August shooting of Angel Curtis.
Health
Live Poll
Do you believe partnerships between big food companies and tech startups lead to better products?
Kalsec and 2nd Nature Partner on AI Ingredient Sourcing
The companies are collaborating to test AI-driven identification of sustainable agricultural ingredients.
Sports
Miracle League Hosts First On-Ice Session
Twenty athletes with disabilities took to the ice at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo in the program's inaugural session.
Weather and Disaster
Live Poll
Do unexpected road closures in your area significantly disrupt your daily commute or local business access?
Water Main Break Closes Kalamazoo Street
A water main break has forced the closure of West Main Street at Catherine Street.
Automotive
Live Poll
Do you trust that local road safety measures, like traffic circles, effectively reduce crashes in your area?
Kalamazoo Traffic Crashes Drop in 2025
The city reports a significant decline in traffic and injury crashes compared to the 2014-2019 average.
The beat runs across city commission decisions, the Kalamazoo County courthouse and Kalamazoo Public Schools alongside the manufacturers, breweries and healthcare institutions anchoring the local economy. From Vine and Stuart to Edison, Milwood and the Central Business District, neighborhood coverage extends into Van Buren County, Calhoun County, Allegan County and Barry County where stories cross the line. Manufacturing and healthcare employ a significant share of the workforce, and decisions affecting those sectors draw consistent attention in local coverage. Downtown investment, public safety and school district resources are the recurring threads in city hall reporting.
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