Kalamazoo MI

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Legislation to update the MiABLE Disability Savings Program to allow more flexibility in spending successfully passed the governor’s desk Thursday. An ABLE account allows people with disabilities and their families to save funds without jeopardizing...

Indiana resident Emily Hickox, 25, ended up with a winning Michigan Lottery ticket worth $500,000 after doing a white elephant gift exchange with her family.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 2:55 a.m. EST on Saturday valid from 7 p.m. EST until Monday 1 a.m. EST for Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Alex Bump struck for a pair of goals, including the game winner, to help No. 4/5 Western Michigan defeat No. 14/16 North Dakota, 3-2, in overtime on Friday night from a sold-out Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. Bump struck just 14 seconds into...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Warming centers will be available during West Michigan's upcoming spell of frigid winter weather, according to the City of Kalamazoo officials. Centers, which are located throughout Kalamazoo and Portage, will be providing shelter and support for residents in...

Haenicke Institute for Global Education (HIGE) and the College of Arts and Sciences hosted a series of study abroad fairs Jan. 14 and Jan. 16. The fairs specifically focused on programs within the Arts and Sciences curriculum. Students were presented with programs ranging in...

Instruction: Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course,...

HOMER, Mich. (WILX) - The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help investigating a string of fires. According to officials, five separate fires have broken out on the 400 block of South Webster Street - just east of South Hillsdale Street in the Village...

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich — Walk-in services at St. Joseph County Animal Control are being temporarily adjusted, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office. Starting Friday, walk-ins are only available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch) on Mondays,...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The coldest temperatures of the winter so far are on their way to West Michigan, which could lead to problems at your home if you don't take precautions. Temperatures are likely going to drop into the single digits and potentially below zero, according to the...