Kalamazoo MI

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI – A 69-year-old man died Sunday, June 29, in a fire at his Covert Township home, police said. The victim’s name was withheld pending notification of family. Covert Township police and firefighters responded to a 9:53 p.m. report of a structure fire in the...

Ford Motor Company has said it is committed to completing construction on its BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall — even if previously approved tax incentives fall through. But obstacles remain — including strong opposition from a group of Marshall residents. The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” currently being debated...

A Calhoun County prisoner's daylight dash for liberation ended in swift recapture by law enforcement this weekend, following an attempted escape during a hospital visit for a hand injury. FOX17 reported that the incident occurred just before 8 a.m. yesterday, when the 30-year-old man, whose name has not been...

The band once called Chicago Transit Authority, now more commonly known as Chicago, has been touring consecutively for 58 years and remains one of the most celebrated bands in American history. On Tuesday, June 24, in Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University, the band hit the stage and delivered...

West Michigan’s creative streak and welcoming attitude shine in Kalamazoo’s charming Chinese food scene. Old standbys and bold newcomers offer comfort, spice, and shareable noodles for families, students, and adventurous eaters. 1. Sichuan Cuisine. Kalamazoo’s best for true regional flavors, Sichuan Cuisine...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Mountain Home Cemetery in Kalamazoo has become the final resting place for a man believed to be one of the city's earliest settlers. SEARCH:To continue Monday morning after man disappeared under the water while boating. Human remains were found during routine construction near Park Place and...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Two Michiganders are among more than 300 people across 12 states facing health care fraud charges as a result of the 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Department of Justice-led operation resulted in criminal charges against 324...

July 4-6 The 4th Annual Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is a three-day event celebrating a diverse community of food vendors, retail merchants, and live entertainment throughout the 4th of July weekend. Admission is free, so you can just stop by and try any of the dozens of booths and food trucks throughout Calder Plaza,...

A group of West Michigan Black-led economic development organizations has received a $300,000 state grant to keep serving Black businesses in the area. Established during the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Michigan Black Economic and Business Development Group comprises Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses, Battle...

Editor's note: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave's On the Ground Battle Creek series. No municipality wants to be in the top 3 of a list that shows more than half or just over half of their households living below or slightly above the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).