Nearly 5,000 without power in Kalamazoo and Centerville following thunderstorms
Also, in the Detroit area, there are still some 90,000 without power after storms even earlier in the week.
Michigan fans suffer epic meltdown after embarrassing loss to Western Michigan
Michigan fans thought they were going to beat Ohio State this year. Turns out they can't even beat a directional Michigan school.
Storm Prediction Center Issues Mesoscale Discussion With 40 Percent Watch Chance Targeting Southern Michigan...
MICHIGAN — The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted portions of southern Michigan within a mesoscale discussion area they are monitoring for severe weather overnight, with a 40 percent chance of a watch being issued for areas within the outlined zone. The discussion is valid until 1 a.m. EDT Saturday, September 5th,
Cookies in Kalamazoo draws hours-long lines for soul food before closing Sept. 6
A Cajun and soul food restaurant on Kalamazoo's north side is drawing hours-long lines before its final day of service on September 6.
9/4/26: Old co-op board back in charge
For those who live, work, and play in Kalamazoo County. The ousted board of the People’s Food Co-op is back in charge. Also: We answer a reader question about tree plans. And why hasn’t the railroad crossing on Howard been fixed yet?. NowKalamazoo Original. Plans for Stadium Drive...
Old board to remain in charge for now at troubled Kalamazoo food co-op, judge...
A Kalamazoo County judge has issued a preliminary injunction to keep a newly elected board from taking over a local food cooperative.
An evening in Sabrina’s Light: Battle Creek gala honors teen
A Battle Creek gala this Saturday will celebrate the legacy of Sabrina Almaraz, a teenager who died 11 years ago, and the animal rescue organization her family built in her name.
Neighbors complain about piles of junk left behind after removal of homeless encampment
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — There are growing complaints about garbage left behind in a Kalamazoo neighborhood. About two months ago, the City of Kalamazoo removed people living at a homeless encampment at the end of Leona Avenue behind railroad tracks along Portage Creek. Amanda Perkins lives on Leona Avenue and...
Social media buzz draws hundreds to Cookie’s Five Star Grill reopening on Douglas Avenue
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A local small business reopened temporarily Thursday, after being closed since 2024. Cookie's Five Star Grill offers traditional Creole-inspired soul food, with menu items featuring smothered catfish, dirty rice, Cajun shrimp, and more. Hundreds lined up along Douglas Avenue in Kalamazoo for a taste
Kalamazoo motorcyclist killed in Gull Road crash, police say
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo man died Thursday following a crash on Gull Road, according to the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department. The crash happened at 4 p.m. between Elkerton Avenue and Colgrove Avenue. Previous coverage: Crash closes Gull Road between Colgrove, Elkerton avenues in Kalamazoo, now open. Office

















