Full Harvest Moon rises this weekend: Here’s the best times to check it out
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Fall is officially in the air, right on schedule to enjoy this weekend's full Harvest Moon. The moon will reach max illumination on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 12:49 p.m., but won't rise in the east until around sunset. The Harvest Moon refers to the full moon...
Safety recall forces AC, heating shutdown at Valley Oaks residence hall
Western Michigan University officials have requested that Valley Oaks residents immediately unplug the heating and air conditioning units in their rooms and leave them unplugged until further notice, following a voluntary manufacturer safety recall. As of Sept. 24, the manufacturer indicates that it has received one re
Kalamazoo Township police called after local youth sustains gunshot wound
KALAMAZOO TWP., MI – A local youth sustained non-life-threatening gunshot injuries in an incident reported early Thursday, according to police. Officers from the Kalamazoo Township Police Department were called to a local hospital at around 10:30 a.m. for a victim, a minor whose age has not been identified, who was bro
2 arrested after man pointed gun at driver, caused disturbance: Deputies
Two people are facing charges after a man allegedly pulled a gun on a driver in Springfield Township Thursday evening, then caused a disturbance after being found by deputies, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says.
Morning Buzz: September 24, 2026
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Kentwood's brand-new community center is throwing open its doors this weekend! The city is celebrating the grand opening this Saturday with guided tours, family activities, live music, food trucks,
Portage Parks Foundation prepares for Oktoberfest fundraiser
On Saturday, the Portage Parks Foundation will host its fourth annual Oktoberfest fundraiser at South Westnedge Park from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Alvin, A 55-pound Black And Tan Gentleman, Waits At The SPCA Of Southwest Michigan...
Alvin's a calm, sweet five-year-old looking for a quiet home at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan. The 55-pound pup loves leisurely walks and snuggling with his favorite person in an adult-only household.
Drivers will be detoured off I-94 during 4-day construction project
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Drivers on eastbound I-94 will be detoured off the expressway the first weekend of October as the Michigan Department of Transportation closes the highway for resurfacing work. The eastbound lanes of I-94 will be closed at 35th Street in Galesburg starting at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct....
A Kalamazoo carpenter used to bring cookies to work. Now he’s baking 10,000 a...
KALAMAZOO TWP., MI –– For over a decade, Kalamazoo-native Tyler Dilworth worked as a finish carpenter. As a way to greet new guests or customers and put a smile on his coworkers faces, Dilworth made cookies and brought them in to give out. “A lot of people kept...
Battle Creek police investigating shooting
A reported shooting tied to a dispute over money left two Battle Creek residents uninjured near South McKinley Avenue and Capital Avenue NE as police continue to investigate the case. Officers responded to the area at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to a community announcement. A 53-year-old Battle Creek man a
