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Wings West Ice Arena in Kalamazoo is closing on September 12 due to a severe failure of its ice plant, with ice programming relocating to Wings Event Center, and the community expressing sadness over the loss of a local gathering and sports hub.
Bronson Healthcare has renamed its urgent care facility to QuickCare Plus to better reflect its services and address patient concerns about cost transparency, offering more affordable, hospital-based urgent care with shorter wait times and integrated follow-up care.
Kalamazoo, Michigan, known for being the first to install curb cuts, was home to car companies like Barley Motor Car Company and Checker, famous for building New York cabs. Checker Marathons, primarily used as taxicabs, featured a massive "girder" bumper introduced in 1974, a cost-saving tactic similar to AMC's Rambler American bumpers. The Marathon's design remained unchanged from 1961 to 1982, with mechanicals sourced from the Big Three and AMC, and some versions even had vinyl roofs. The article also discusses the eight-door wagon version called the Aerobus and the unique design features of the Checker Marathon.
A woman was killed and three others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash near Western Michigan University's campus. The crash occurred at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Meadow View Drive, and excessive speed is believed to have been a factor. One victim was pronounced dead at the hospital, while two suffered non-life-threatening injuries and one is in critical condition.
Kalamazoo public safety officers, along with cadaver dogs and a crime lab, are intensively searching a home where a 22-year-old man lived when he went missing in 2016. The case is now being investigated as a homicide, and authorities are leaving no stone unturned, including the possibility of digging into the ground, searching behind walls, and going under concrete floors. No suspects have been arrested in the case.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating the 21st homicide of 2023 in the city. The body of a 62-year-old resident was found in an outside area commonly frequented by the unhoused. A suspect has been arrested, and their name will be released after arraignment. This marks the 21st murder in Kalamazoo this year. The department extends condolences to the victim's friends and family and urges anyone with information to come forward.
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed at Lakeview Apartments in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Police closed off the area and performed life-saving measures, but the man later died in the hospital. A 48-year-old woman also arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound, but her injuries are not life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A vacant house near N. Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo was completely destroyed by a fire, prompting an investigation by the Kalamazoo Public Safety Fire Marshall.
Kalamazoo public safety officers are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Eastside neighborhood on Sherwood Avenue near Charlotte Avenue.
A mobile veterinary service in Kalamazoo is gaining popularity among pet owners for its convenience and personalized care. The service, operated by Dr. Croom's Reptile Vet, offers on-site medical treatment for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and reptiles. With a fully equipped mobile clinic, the service eliminates the need for pet owners to travel to a traditional veterinary clinic, making it easier to access healthcare for their beloved pets.
A 24-year-old man from Kalamazoo is in critical condition after being stabbed during an argument at a McDonald's in Portage.
A serious crash in Kalamazoo, Michigan, shut down the intersection of Cork Street and S. Burdick Street for two hours. The details of the crash, including the number of vehicles involved and any injuries, are currently unknown. The incident is under investigation by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
A serious car crash at the intersection of Cork Street and South Burdick Street in Kalamazoo resulted in the closure of the intersection, causing traffic disruptions.
A man from Kalamazoo died after being transported to Bronson Hospital due to injuries sustained in a car crash on Portage Road. The police are currently investigating the incident.
A 64-year-old Kalamazoo driver sustained life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle accident on Portage Street on Sunday morning. The driver later died due to the injuries. The impact of the crash caused damage that required Portage Street to be closed to traffic between Alcott Street and Miller Road. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating the accident and asking anyone with information to come forward.