Starke County Man Dies in Fiery Crash
(St. Joseph County, MI) – A Starke County man died in a fiery car crash south of South Bend over the weekend. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Kern and Fir Roads around midnight Saturday. Initial...
Child hunger in Kalamazoo: Local musician’s new song tackles growing crisis
KALAMAZOO, MI — Brian Koenigsknecht has been creating music since he was a child in the 1980s. While he’s never made a full-time career out of it, he’s used it throughout his life to spread messages he’s passionate about. The Kalamazoo musician’s 2017 release, “From the...
‘Overdoses don’t discriminate’: Rally raises awareness about opioid epidemic, addiction
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo is looking back at the opioid epidemic and looking forward to a future that can move past its devastating impact. According to the CDC, more than 107,000 Americans died from an overdose in 2021, with Michiganders making up just under 3% of them. With its...
The Apple Fritter At This Grocery Store In Michigan Is So Good, People Drive...
Hidden in the heart of St. Joseph County sits a culinary treasure that has Michigan residents plotting road trips and setting early morning alarms just to secure their share of pastry perfection. Yoder’s Country Market in Centreville isn’t flashy or pretentious, but what happens inside their bakery section has...
Federal Policy, Innovation, and Trade Zones: Key Topics at Upcoming Great Lakes Tribal Economic...
Tribal Business News, a sister publication of Native News Online, will host its Fourth Annual Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit on Tuesday, September 16, and Wednesday, September 17, at the Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland, Michigan. The event will bring together tribal leaders, Native business executives, and...
Recognizing Jaxon Benhnke As Student-Athlete Of The Week
From shy beginnings to soccer superstar, young Jaxon’s transformation is a heartwarming reminder of how passion can inspire those around us.
Aidan Chiles gives himself a modest grade for performance against WMU
Michigan State cruised to a 23-6 win on Friday night and Aidan Chiles was a little above average. He graded himself a C+ in the win.
Broncos remain winless in tough battle with Wisconsin
Western Michigan men’s soccer fell 1-0 at the University of Wisconsin on Friday night. The team is currently 0-3 overall, having played no games against any Missouri Valley Conference teams. The game was scoreless for the entire first period, with two saves from redshirt junior goalkeeper Alex Lindewirth. This...
Artists, crafters and shoppers gathered for Urban Craft Fair
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Crafters and shoppers gathered Sunday for a market. Local: Summer businesses in West Michigan adjust for fall as Labor Day arrives. Organized by Lorie's Events, the Urban Craft Fair at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market featured artists, crafters and other curated booths for the community to peruse...
Event remembers those lost to ODs, seeks to help others
Sunday was International Overdose Awareness Day, remembering those who have died from drug use and in encouraging hope and help for those still struggling.
