Portage senior center works to protect neighbors from scams
A Portage senior center offers ongoing scam education as federal records reveal a resident lost $90K in gold to a fraudster.
Kalamazoo’s Snowfall This Winter Exceeds Historical Averages
As we look back on this winter, it’s clear that Kalamazoo’s snowfall has been more than just a winter wonderland. Let’s break down those numbers.
Michigan ‘nurdle’ spill underscores a chronic Great Lakes threat
Thousands of pounds of plastic pellets spilled alongside the Kalamazoo River, but researchers say the incident reflects a much larger microplastic problem.
Massive Ford battery plant clears final legal hurdle, and 4 other major stories
After years of opposition and multiple court battles, Ford Motor Co.’s massive BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall is finally set to begin production this summer. The Michigan Court of Appeals’ recent dismissal of a lawsuit against the project is one of four must-read stories to start your Friday, Feb. 27.
Gobles teen accused of having over $36K in counterfeit bills
GOBLES, Mich. — An 18-year-old Gobles man is facing charges after Michigan State Police (MSP) say he and another suspect used counterfeit money to buy a designer belt through Facebook Marketplace. Troopers from the MSP Paw Paw Post responded to a forgery and counterfeiting complaint after the two suspects...
MDOT, EGLE team up to clean I-196 pellet spill revealed by thaw
EGLE says cleanup work has started nearly a month after a crash on I-196 led to a large spill of plastic pellets into the Kalamazoo River and nearby wetlands.
West Michigan Lenten fish fries: dates, prices and where to go on Fridays
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Starting on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, the period of Lent began for Christians and Catholics across West Michigan. Lent is a six-week period of prayer, fasting and abstinence leading up to Easter, according to Britannica. During this time, various churches and Diocese's host fish fries on...
Cereal Sale returns to Battle Creek; 10,000 boxes for sale to tackle food insecurity
BATTLE CREEK, MI WKZO AM/FM) – WK Kellogg Co and Post Consumer Brands will be celebrating National Cereal Day a day early with a cereal sale offering 10,000 boxes of cereal to benefit United Way of South Central Michigan. The two companies are again donating a variety of popular...
Kalamazoo food co-op members share concerns over leadership to board
Several dozen members of the People's Food Co-Op in Kalamazoo brought their concerns over an ongoing transition to board members Tuesday night.
Michigan Backyards Become Havens Through Birdscaping
Michigan bird populations are declining. Learn how simple backyard birdscaping can help protect wildlife and attract beautiful birds this spring.
