Kalamazoo MI

Plainwell, Mich. — Cleanup efforts are underway across Allegan County after strong overnight storms brought heavy rain, powerful winds and widespread damage to parts of West Michigan. The storms, which moved through the region late Tuesday into early Wednesday, uprooted trees, knocked down power lines and left thousands without...

Heavy rainfall and strong winds swept through Allegan County late Tuesday and early Wednesday. The storm damaged homes and left many people without power overnight in Otsego. City Manager Aaron Mitchell said the wind and rain knocked down a number of trees and powerlines, but he added that it could have been worse.

Andrea Graham (WOOD TV) A 31-year-old Michigan woman is behind bars this week after police...

Hickory Corners, Mich. — People living in Barry County are dealing with the aftermath of severe storms that swept through the area from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, causing significant damage and prompting school closures. The community of Hickory Corners was especially hard hit, with residents coming together to...

Barry County declared a local state of emergency due to severe weather and flooding this week. Barry County Emergency Management declared a local state of emergency, along with 28 other counties, to support ongoing response and recovery efforts. Areas of focus include flooded areas along the Thornapple River and Lake...

KALAMAZOO, MI — A supervisor has been granted immunity in a lawsuit over an inmate’s suicide at the Kalamazoo County Jail. The Friday, April 10, Sixth District U.S. Court of Appeals ruling reversed a lower court’s decision that said supervisor Lindsey O’Neil should not be granted immunity.

RICHLAND, Mich. — The Richland Police Department (RPD) and Michigan State Police (MSP) are searching for the driver of a motorcycle who escaped law enforcement twice on Tuesday. Police did not say why troopers were chasing the motorcyclist earlier that day, but the driver was able to get away...

COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Covert Township Board of Trustees will be opening a competitive bidding for senior services, putting its current four-year contract with Senior Services of Van Buren County on notice. The board voted during a meeting, Tuesday night, to advertise a request for proposals for senior...

PAW PAW – A benefit concert featuring recording artist Jean Watson will be held Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church. 420 W. Michigan Ave. Watson is a singer, violinist, recording artist, author, and speaker from southwest Michigan. Since 2003, she has been inspiring audiences around the world through her words and music. She speaks and performs frequently in...

PAW PAW — Paw Paw’s track teams hosted the Lions Invitational on April 11 at Falan Field. Paw Paw girls had 170 points to win the eight-team field. The Paw Paw boys were second. For Paw Paw girls, Taylor Thorpe won the 100 meters (12.95), and the 100...