The latest from Southwest Michigan.
Watch the WMU Bowl Game at Burdick’s in Kalamazoo
Broncos bring MAC football title back to Kalamazoo
St. Joseph County United Way Provides 700 Thanksgiving Meals in Biggest Giveaway Yet
Southwest Michigan is thankful: Thousands of people lined up in St. Joseph County on Tuesday as the St. Joseph County United Way provided a free Thanksgiving meal to the community.
Downtown St. Joseph Gets Glowing for Luminary 2025
On Friday, November 21, hundreds of lanterns will line the streets for Luminary, 5–8 p.m., as downtown shops and restaurants roll out late hours, specials, treats and easy gift-wrapping.
A New Way to Play Has Arrived in Southwest Michigan!
Waldo Stadium Ready for Record Crowd as Kalamazoo Takes Center Stage
St. Joseph Moves Plan to Fund Downtown Upgrades
Benton Harbor Opens Canal Commons Waterfront Public Plaza
Kalamazoo Opens First Non-alcoholic Bar
Zerø, Kalamazoo’s first and only non-alcoholic cocktail bar, offers a sensory-rich, community-driven experience that redefines nightlife through craft, intention, and zero-proof innovation. Located within Kalamazoo Candle Company, this is your go-to for an incredible cocktail with a strong flavor and a soft burn at the end.
Iconic Burdick’s Bar & Grill Now Open
Come see the newly reimagined Burdick’s Bar & Grill for the grand reopening! You can expect a bold, new look, an exciting new menu, and the same Kalamazoo spirit—all in the iconic location in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. Did we mention they have four lanes of Duck Pin bowling? Check it out!
Official Groundbreaking and Community Celebration for the Kalamazoo Event Center
It’s happening! You won’t want to miss the historic groundbreaking and community celebration for the Kalamazoo Event Center! We’re excited to celebrate this transformational milestone for downtown Kalamazoo—and yet another way to show you can truly thrive in Southwest Michigan!
Kyle & Amanda: Thriving in Southwest Michigan
Kyle and Amanda have built careers they love at Consumers Energy—and a life they love in Southwest Michigan. From meaningful work to weekends by the lake, their story shows how talent and families can truly thrive here.