New solar farm under construction, will power 69K homes in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI - Site work has begun on Consumers Energy’s second large-scale Michigan solar project, which officials say will generate power for thousands of residents once completed. Jackson-based Consumers Energy and Hecate Energy, headquartered in Chicago, announced...
Coffee Chain Expanding in Michigan with Fresh Locations in 2025
Coffee lovers of Michigan, your prayers have been answered!. Eagle-eyed coffee fanatics throughout state have noticed new signage popping up in their hometowns. Is this coffee giant planning to expand their presence across the Great Lakes State? Here's what we know so far:....
From Crock-Pot candles to success: Kzoo company expanding in historic building
The first candles Adam McFarlin ever sold were made in a bedroom he was renting in Kalamazoo, using a Crock-Pot he put on a folding table next to his bed.
Watch This Michigan School Bus Attempt to Get Unstuck From the Snow
Have you seen this video of a Michigan school bus that tries to get unstuck from the snow?. As Michiganders, we're used to dealing with the shenanigans that get thrown our way throughout the winter. Frigid temps, bracing winds, slick ice, and so much snow... we don't like it,...
‘I knew them’: Midwestern skaters mourn passengers lost in D.C. plane crash
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Figure skaters participating in the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Championship are remembering their fellow competitors who died in Wednesday's Washington D.C. plane crash. Thursday's competition began with a moment of silence for the lives lost. “It’s...
Suspect arrested, charged for 68-year-old woman’s death in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A suspect is in custody for a woman’s death in Kalamazoo late last year. The victim, 68-year-old Minette Suzanne Weaver, was found dead in the 1000 block of Douglas Avenue on Nov. 25, 2024, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). We’re...
New burger, malt shop opens in Portage with emphasis on affordability
PORTAGE, MI — A new burger and malt spot opened this week offering affordable meals to the Portage community’s tastebuds. Lee’s Burgers and Malts is located at 5234 Portage Road, the original location of Turbo Chicken. It is a family-owned-and-operated business, between Lee and...
Essential Grocery Item Expected to Skyrocket in Price in Michigan
While the overall price of groceries has continued to rise and possible new tariffs pending, officials warn prices for this essential grocery item show no signs of slowing down in the near future. According to NerdWallet the price of eggs has risen over 37% in one year:. Before...
A Kalamazoo poet’s journey home and her upcoming book on Nina Simone, ‘The High...
Kalamazoo, MI — Shonda Buchanan, an award-winning poet, memoirist, and Assistant Professor of English at Western Michigan University, is a woman whose life and work are woven together with place, ancestry, and the power of storytelling. Along her writing journey, Buchanan, a...
Michigan man missing for more than a week found across state line
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI — A Southwest Michigan man who was missing for more than a week has been found safe in Indiana, police said. Tyler Kenneth-Duane Visel had been missing since Jan. 21, when he was last seen by a family member in the Niles area, police said previously.