Kalamazoo MI

Kalamazoo County’s creative scene is buzzing right now, with new openings for design and event pros. If you’ve got an eye for visuals or a knack for AV tech, these roles are worth a look.

The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 5:39 a.m. EDT on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 a.m. EDT for Gratiot, Ionia, Clinton, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 5:38 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...

Kalamazoo might lose its last 7-Eleven stores as the company announces closures, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and competition from gas stations in the area.

Walmart in Battle Creek is hosting a craft fair on June 20, supporting Children's Miracle Network, inviting local artisans to showcase their work in the parking lot for a great cause.

THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Police are looking for a person who drove off after hitting a 10-year-old riding a scooter. Van Buren County | Sentencing rescheduled for ex-court worker plead guilty to embezzling. Three Rivers Police Department (TRPD) officers said they responded to a hit-and-run crash on Friday after...

Family treatment courts are special dockets that handle cases of child abuse and neglect where substance use is a factor. The program is a voluntary option for parents facing these cases. Instead of a regular court case, FTCs focus on building a plan for treatment that is designed to help parents recover and gain parenting skills.

ADRIAN, Mich. — The South Michigan Food Bank is bringing back its Mobile Market program for a second year. The nonprofit's goal is to expand access to free groceries for families facing food insecurity across eight counties in southern Michigan. The traveling food distribution runs from April through October,...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A ramp connecting U.S. 131 and I-94 closed on Monday, April 13, as part of a construction project. The northbound U.S. 131 to westbound I-94 ramp will remain closed until the larger “storage lane” project is done in mid-September, according to Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Michigan — A driver was seriously injured Saturday after crashing through a guardrail and rolling down an embankment in Kalamazoo County. It happened at the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and South 40th Street around 2:30 a.m. The driver of a northbound vehicle failed to stop at the T intersection and continued through the intersection, deputies say.

PAW PAW, Mich. — A West Michigan man was charged with six felonies on Monday after Van Buren County sheriff's deputies said he attacked a man with bear mace, kidnapped a woman he had a relationship with and shot her vehicle with a paintball gun. Shane Williams, 30, of...