A Tree Crushed Her Michigan Home During the Storm and She Was Trapped Inside...
Woman Trapped After Partial Home Collapse in Parchment as Severe Storms Hit West Michigan The evening before Fourth of July, […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Third annual Kathy’s Run for Cancer raises funds for cancer research and scholarships
RICHLAND, Mich. — The Fourth of July usually sees West Michigan residents participating in patriotic, summer festivities. A few hundred people did something different for a good cause Saturday. Over 400 runners participated in the third annual Kathy's Run for Cancer in Richland, raising money for cancer research. Local
Kalamazoo County recovers from 4th of July weekend storms
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Friday's short but intense storm hit nearly every county in West Michigan. Some homes only saw branches in their yards, while others had much more significant damage, including the Austin Lake neighborhood in Portage. "I would say within two minutes it hit our house," Beth...
Man injured in shooting in Kalamazoo
A man was injured in a shooting in Kalamazoo Saturday.
1 killed, 3 injured in head-on crash east of Bangor
A woman was killed in a head-on crash east of Bangor amid heavy rain Friday night, deputies say.
Kalamazoo veteran shows love of country through wooden flags
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Day after day, a Kalamazoo Navy veteran pays tribute to the country he loves with a saw and a paintbrush. Dave Garrett creates custom wooden flags, many of which he's given away to local businesses ahead of America's 250th anniversary. He cuts, sands and coats each...
Historic front pages: See the Kalamazoo Gazette from July 4, 1876, 1926 and 1976
A look at how Kalamazoo celebrated Independence Day on the nation's 100th, 150th and 200th birthdays.
Schoolcraft Fourth of July parade returns after year off
Schoolcraft's annual Fourth of July parade is back on Main Street this year after being canceled in 2025 due to a shortage of police officers.
Step Inside The Kalamazoo Museum That Captures Michigan’s Creative Spirit
Some museums ask you to simply look. The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts makes you want to linger, wonder, and look again. Set along South Park Street in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, the KIA has a quiet way of catching visitors off guard, turning what might seem like a simple gallery visit into something far more memor
Massive tree limb crashes in Portage, damaging fence and pool
A massive tree limb came crashing down in Portage — taking out a fence and landing in a swimming pool. Have you seen storm damage in your neighborhood? Share your photos in the comments. 👇

















