Kalamazoo MI

Every September, this southwest Michigan fairgrounds turns into one of the busiest and most anticipated destinations in the state. What began as a small agricultural fair in 1852 now draws massive crowds with carnival rides, live concerts, livestock shows, food vendors, and traditions that families return for year afte

BATTLE CREEK, MI — Nicole Hart never planned to launch a microgreens business. But after a life-threatening health battle pushed her to search for alternatives beyond traditional treatment, the 35-year-old Battle Creek resident found healing — and eventually a new purpose — in broccoli microgreens. In 2023,...

ATHENS, Mich. - In the darkness of a basement on Pine Creek Indian Reservation, something extraordinary is happening. A single bulb burns overhead. A brush coated in orange moves across a large canvas. And Nickole Keith, who is an artist, activist, and tribe member, is doing what she was born to do.

When it comes to the nation’s housing crisis, there is a long list of what could solve it. Revised zoning regulations, a halt to developers and investors buying up property and houses, the building of more houses and apartments, and innovative construction alternatives are all ideas for tackling the shortage.

LAWRENCE, Mich. — Students at Van Buren Tech in Lawrence got hands-on experience in a large scale, highly realistic 'mock disaster' Tuesday morning and afternoon. BREAKING: A woman is in critical condition after shooting in Wyoming, no arrests made. The Mock Disaster brings students together with local emergency respon

Update (4:13 p.m.): All lanes are now open, MDOT reports. KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI ― All lanes of westbound I-94 are blocked following a crash, the Michigan Department of Transportation reports. The crash happened around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, on westbound I-94 at Exit 74, east of U.S. 131,...

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — Four members of the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) were honored for their heroic efforts. Deputy Jason Erickson, Deputy Cody Bingaman, K9 Charlie, and Sergeant Larry Weers were honored during the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners meeting May 12 for their actions on April 17, 2

The City of Kalamazoo has taken a major step toward addressing the downtown rail crossing issues that have frustrated commuters for years.

THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Workers at a local auto parts plant may soon go on strike. Members of UAW Local 2093 voted by 98% to authorize a strike at American Axle (Dauch Corporation), if the company refuses to offer what the UAW calls "a fair contract." The current contract...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Three people were arrested in connection to an attempted armed robbery last Thursday in Kalamazoo. On May 7 at around 1 a.m., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded to an attempted armed robbery on Interfaith Boulevard. The victim said they were being...