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8 February 2012, 7:39 pm

Area residents will find their train trips to and from Chicago to be a little quicker. Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation have been given federal approval to increase maximum speeds of Amtrak trains on 97 miles of track in west Michigan and northern Indiana to 110 miles per hour.... Read More »

Southwest Michigan Links: Kalamazoo College women 'Occupy the Weight Room'

7 February 2012, 4:30 pm

Here's a look at some recent noteworthy stories from other media in southwest Michigan.... Read More »

Amtrak trains in Kalamazoo approved for 110 mph travel

7 February 2012, 1:44 pm

Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation have received federal approval to increase maximum speeds of trains to 110 mph on 97 miles of track from Kalamazoo to Porter, Ind.... Read More »

Dayglow comes to Kalamazoo

5 February 2012, 4:27 pm

By Daniel Gimmler Staff Reporter By way of Facebook, YouTube or the pre-party at The Library, many people will already be well aware that Dayglow is “invading Kalamazoo” this Friday, Feb. 10. The world-renowned rave is a one-of-a-kind event, selling out 4,500 tickets in just 12 hours. The blur i... Read More »

Southwest Michigan Links: Allegan police chief says there was no specific threat that led to high school event ...

29 January 2012, 12:49 pm

Here's a look at some recent noteworthy stories from other media in southwest Michigan.... Read More »

Cyclones Prevail in Wild 3-2 OT Win Over Kalamazoo

27 January 2012, 8:14 pm

KALAMAZOO, Michigan - Taylor Aronson's power play goal at the 2:34 mark of overtime sealed a wild 3-2 victory for the Cincinnati Cyclones (18-13-0-5) over the Kalamazoo Wings (22-14-2-2) in front of 3,572 at Wings Stadium on Friday night.... Read More »

Kalamazoo high school hockey teams joining forces in 'Hockey Fights Cancer' event this weekend

25 January 2012, 5:06 pm

Fund-raising event involves all six SWMHSHL teams, begins at 5 p.m. Friday.... Read More »

Kalamazoo Defeats Michigan Behind Two Raffaele Goals

20 January 2012, 7:45 pm

Flint, MI- Brock Raffaele scored twice and had an assist, while Drew Graves added four assists of his own, as the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings dominated the Michigan Warriors in a 6-2 victory on Friday night at the Perani Hockey and Event Center in Flint.... Read More »

Dantonio Disrespects Michigan Coach at Speaking Event: Fan Reaction

20 January 2012, 5:18 pm

It's hard to tell the exact context of what Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio did at a recent speaking event in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but according to most reports, the Spartans' head man disrespectfully cut off a Michigan assistant during a speech to high school...... Read More »

Jack Hoogendyk announces bid for Congress at Kalamazoo event

17 January 2012, 11:57 am

"Government has grown way beyond its intent and it pretty much tells us how to live our lives," Jack Hoogendyk told supporters in Kalamazoo today, as he announced his intention to run for Congress.... Read More »