FireKeepers MSPT Championship Generates $2.37M Prize Pool
BATTLE CREEK, MI – FireKeepers Casino Hotel hosted poker players from across the country for the Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT) Spade Poker Championship, held Oct. 13–18 in the property’s event center. The six-day series culminated in a $1,110 buy-in Main Event that attracted 2,442 entries and generated a $2,367,240 prize pool, surpassing the tournament’s $1 million guarantee by more than $1.36 million.
‘This sounds like a threat’: Kalamazoo County debates tree removal resolution
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A proposal aimed at increasing public input on thousands of planned roadside tree removals is raising questions about how far Kalamazoo County should go in holding its road commission accountable. County commissioners discussed a draft resolution Tuesday that would ask the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County...
Portage homeowner who stabbed man during attempted car break-in will not be charged
PORTAGE, Mich. — A Portage homeowner who killed a man police said was trying to break into his car in September will not be facing any criminal charges, according to Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Williams. The attempted break-in happened in the early morning hours of Sept. 30...
Lansing man sentenced to life for murder, mutilation case
An Ingham County judge has sentenced Marcus Hayes, of Lansing, to life in prison for the murder and dismemberment of 25-year-old Zacarri Taylor in 2024.
Michigan Tech’s Chief Financial Officer leaves position
Michigan Tech has experienced a change in financial leadership following the departure of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Carlos Rodriguez, who began his new position as the CFO of Western Michigan University on Oct. 1. Rodriguez joined Michigan Tech on May 1, 2025, as CFO and vice president for administration. His...
Police: 2 teens with guns in custody after Kalamazoo foot chase
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Two teens were taken into custody Monday for illegal firearm possession following a short foot chase. Around 6:15 p.m., members of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Crime Reduction Team observed the teens carrying firearms while patrolling W. Paterson Street. CRT officers recognized one of the teens from a previous case […]
Photos: KDPS officer rescues dog stuck in window
What started with a call from a concerned neighbor ended with a successful rescue on Friday, when Kalamazoo public safety officers helped a dog that was stuck in a second-story window.
Michigan college teams once again dominate USCHO poll
For the second consecutive year, Michigan teams are dominating the early portion of the college hockey season.
5 years after Sgt. Proxmire’s death, I-Team probes cashless bond releases for gun crimes
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It’s been five years since Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Ryan Proxmire was shot and killed in the line of duty. Before Sgt. Proxmire was killed by 35-year-old Kyle Goidosik of Vicksburg, Kalamazoo County court records show a judge let Goidosik walk free on a personal recognizance bond after being arraigned on felony drug and gun charges.
Free Bruin Boo event to return to KCC with trick-or-treat fun
Kellogg Community College will host its annual Bruin Boo Halloween event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 on its campus in Battle Creek. The free event for children and families will take place at 450 North Ave., according to a community announcement. Community members can visit campus trick-or-treat stations while participating in Halloween-themed activities and receiving candy and giveaways. Organizers said in the announcement that Kellogg Community College students and employees will dress in Ha
