Golf course damaged after 2 tornadoes whip through part of West Michigan
WEST MICHIGAN - Survey crews investigating reports of two tornadoes that touched down in West Michigan during Thursday night’s storms found that both twisters were on the ground for a few miles and one did extensive tree damage to a golf course. The tornadoes were part of the squall...
Korean barbecue restaurant opens in Portage, replaces Tex-Mex chain
PORTAGE, MI –– The Tex-Mex chain Moe’s Southwest Grill closed its Portage location at the start of 2026. The closing left a months-long vacancy at a premier location along Westnedge Avenue, across from the Southland Mall. The new restaurant coming in is a fast-paced Korean barbecue restaurant,...
National Weather Service confirms two EF0 tornadoes Thursday
Two EF0 tornadoes touched down as storms rushed through West Michigan Thursday night, the National Weather Service has confirmed.
Battle Creek book talk highlights former slaves’ efforts to reunite with family
A book on the efforts of former slaves to find their lost family members after the Civil War will be the subject of an event at Willard Library in Battle Creek Monday. One chapter highlights the story of Emeline Skipworth, who escaped slavery in Kentucky before the war, and, through the Underground Railroad, was able t
WOOD TV8 employees volunteer around West Michigan
A Portage nonprofit is celebrating 20 years of giving kids in Kalamazoo County a new pair of shoes twice a year. (June 12, 2026)
Phase II of a Northside Kalamazoo housing project gets $2 million investment
KALAMAZOO, MI — The second phase of a new housing development in Kalamazoo’s Northside Neighborhood is getting support with a $2 million investment from Kalamazoo County. Members of the County Board of Commissioners approved last week the allocation of $2 million from the county’s Housing Millage — to be provided in 20
City buys a $237K restroom. Some business owners are upset about the process.
KALAMAZOO, MI — The city of Kalamazoo has acknowledged the need for public bathrooms downtown for years. But now, as another one is being built, some businesses are not happy. Facing public pressure, the city brought in a second outdoor Portland Loo restroom, which is being installed on Water...
Woman Dies in Southwest Michigan House Fire
A woman was found dead after a house fire in Southwest Michigan, believed to be caused by a tree branch falling onto an electrical line, police said. At 5:46 a.m. Thursday, a house fire was reported in the 35000 block of 36th Avenue in Waverly Township near Kalamazoo. Van Buren...
Drawdown to be discussed at informational meeting
The City of Sturgis is planning to hold an informational meeting on June 11th at the St Joseph Corrections building Training Center located at 602 E Main St., Centreville, Michigan 49032 starting at 5:00 pm to discuss a drawdown of the reservoir area upstream of their dam and hydroelectric plant on the St. Joseph River
Injured fawn rescued at Asylum Lake after resident calls WMU Public Safety
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Police officers from Western Michigan University helped an injured fawn this week. A local resident named Josh discovered an injured fawn with a broken led at Asylum Lake on Thursday. Recovery: Neighbors rally to help affected residents after storm damages Sturgis homes, powerlines. He contacted West
