U.S. 131 closes near Kalamazoo for a crash
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Southbound U.S. 131 has closed in Kalamazoo County at D Avenue due to a crash. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the closure at 10:36 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. The crash was first reported by MDOT at 9:55 a.m. A traffic camera in the area...
Vine Neighborhood Residents Frustrated With Snowy Sidewalks
As winter settles in, residents are feeling the chill from both the snow and the lack of proper sidewalk care in Kalamazoo's Vine Neighborhood.
Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s open new shared location in Portage
PORTAGE, MI — Meijer shoppers will notice a new Auntie Anne’s pretzels and Cinnabon store inside the supermarket at 5121 S. Westnedge Ave. The small food counter, located near the checkout area, opened Monday, Dec. 15, an employee said. Behind the counter, pretzels ($3.99), cinnamon rolls ($5.29) and...
‘Biggest meeting ever’: Data center development concerns take over Marshall meeting
MARSHALL, Mich. — A development meeting in Marshall, in which a proposed data center and gas generation plant was not even on the agenda, drew an unexpectedly large crowd of upset residents Thursday night. The relatively small room was packed with at least 30 residents. "It's our biggest meeting...
Allegan Co. man, 60, missing and endangered
The Plainfield Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help to find a missing and potentially endangered man.
Pipe bomb trial tied to earlier St. Joseph County felony warrant
KENDALL, Mich. — A man accused of throwing homemade pipe bombs at law enforcement during a standoff in Van Buren County was already wanted on a felony arrest warrant in neighboring St. Joseph County, prosecutors say. Morgan Scott Parish is currently on trial in Van Buren County on 18...
Winter weather advisory affecting West Michigan until Friday afternoon – possibly 4 inches of...
On Thursday at 1:20 p.m. EST the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory valid from 10 p.m. EST until Friday 1 p.m. EST for Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties. The weather service says to expect, "Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds...
Portage public safety director retires, assistant chief tapped as new leader
The City of Portage has a new head of public safety. Nicholas Armold stepped down on Tuesday. The city council tapped Assistant Police Chief Matthew Wolfe as the new director.
Emergency winter shelter bridging the gap for the unhoused in Kalamazoo
An emergency overnight winter shelter opened in Kalamazoo two weeks ago, and staff say it’s been at capacity nearly every night since then. Ministry with Community at 500 N. Edwards St. normally serves as a day shelter, open from early morning to late afternoon. Teaming up with Housing Resources Inc., it began to...
Van Buren County man found guilty of terrorism, assault after pipe bombs thrown at...
KENDALL, Mich. — A Van Buren County man accused of throwing pipe bombs at police on July 4 has been found guilty of 18 charges, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. Morgan Parish, 58, was arrested after deputies said he detonated explosive devices as officers attempted to...
