The latest from Southwest Michigan.
USTA Boys Nationals Returns to Kalamazoo
The USTA Boys Nationals is considered perhaps the most prestigious, historical and single most important event of the year for nearly 500 junior players who participate. Watch the 82nd year unfold, now through August 10.
Exciting New Store Opening in Berrien County
Do you love all things LEGO®? The city of St. Joseph is opening a Bricks & Minifigs® store specializing in buying, selling, and trading new and used LEGO® on August 2. More than a store, there is also an event space for birthday parties, after-school clubs, and more!
Air Zoo Opens New Extreme Sports Exhibit
The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center in Portage has launched a new adrenaline-filled exhibit called “Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits”. The exhibit runs now through Oct. 31 and takes visitors into the heart of extreme sports, from wingsuit flying and ice climbing to parkour and free diving!
Massive Music Festival with Kid Rock, Nickelback and Others in Hastings This Weekend
An estimated 25,000 people are expected to attend the “Rock the Country” traveling country music festival in Hastings tomorrow night and Saturday. Kid Rock, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and other country music artists are performing at the festival, one of only 10 stops across the U.S.
Wee Course to Offer More Options to Southwest Michigan Golfers
Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor is adding a shorter, more accessible golf course designed to welcome players of all skill levels. The Wee Course is expected to open in late August, with an opening slated for next spring. It will include a patio with seating for 40-50 people and Montie’s Place, which will offer Scottish-inspired cocktails. An 18-hole putting course will be the perfect complement.
Inside KRESA’s $100M Career Connect Campus — a New Era for Career Education
The incredible, brand-new, 162,000 square-foot Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency (KRESA) Career Connect Campus (CCC) has lots to offer for career-based education. The hands-on, project-based facility gives students in Kalamazoo County practical experience—that directly translates to the workforce—and makes learning both exciting and fun.
Binder Park Zoo Celebrates 50th year
Binder Park Zoo’s 50th anniversary season will be filled with events. Check out the Cheetah Chase 5K, Wild Wednesdays, and a brand new lineup of live music performances. Since opening in 1975, it has hosted more than 10 million visitors.
Funding Approved for a $40M Indoor Sports Facility
We’re thrilled to see the approval of funding for a new $40 million indoor youth sports complex. If all goes as planned, this indoor sports facility will feature eight basketball courts or 16 volleyball courts, as well as an indoor turf field.
Ever Wanted to Tour a Lighthouse? Now You Can in St. Joseph
Tours of the historic lighthouse will be offered from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays beginning June 7. The price to walk to the top of the inner light tower is just $5, while tours of the base level are free.
Kalamazoo Named One of the Top 12 Most Affordable Places to Live in the U.S.
Kalamazoo proves you don’t have to sacrifice culture, opportunity, or community to live affordably. From affordable housing to The Kalamazoo Promise to Bell’s Brewery and a thriving craft beer scene, you can live well—and thrive— for less in Southwest Michigan.
National Champs! Western Michigan Hockey’s Dream Season Ends with First Title
After a magical, historic, and unforgettable season, Western Michigan hockey ensured its final act was even more extraordinary. The No. 1-ranked Broncos (34-7-1) showed they belonged on the national stage –– soaring to their first-ever national championship by dominating Boston University, 6-2, and capping the program’s best season ever with the sport’s ultimate prize.
Legendary Kalamazoo Country Club Readying for this Season; Transforming for the Next
With the arrival of spring and the start of the 2025 golf season, members of Kalamazoo County Club are invited to embrace this final year on its original course before the club unveils its reimagined future! Owned and operated by Greenleaf Hospitality Group, the transformed KCC is set to debut in early 2026, redefining the private club experience while strengthening its legacy as a premier destination in Southwest Michigan.