Kayla Kiley

Kalamazoo Ribfest brought in the crowds with its incredible smells, eats and entertainment. Crowds rocked out to Pop Cult, the Dani Jamerson Band, and headliner Chase Bryant.

Kalamazoo Ribfest kicks off Thursday, Aug. 6 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo. Get ready for this three-day party that offers the best ribs, brews and entertainment, including Blue Oyster Cult, Craig Morgan and Chase Bryant!

Enter to win a pair of VIP tickets to Kalamazoo Ribfest on a day of your choosing from Aug. 6 to 8 ($80 value)!

As we roll into August, it's probably no surprise that temperatures are starting to dip.

Locally, greater Kalamazoo is dealing with some power outages and downed tree limbs due to Sunday's storm. Find out more about the storm and the damage.

Join us in the fight to give these kids every opportunity to learn! We're collecting school supplies at the below drop-off locations throughout the greater Kalamazoo area!

Think prositution doesn't happen in our backyard? Think again.

Late Wednesday morning — around 11 a.m. — many cars were stuck at the railroad crossing. One driver said she sat in the traffic for 45 minutes to an hour.

At lunchtime Thursday, the Taste and Brew of Kalamazoo was in full force — and the party has only just begun.

The Arcadia Creek Festival Place was a busy beehive as workers and vendors set up tents, parked food trucks and got the stage set up Thursday evening. Enjoy food from more than 30 greater Kalamazoo restaurants; craft beers, ciders and wines; and live music, including the Gin Blossoms...