Plainwell schools to rename gym in memory of educator, farmer who died in silo...
PLAINWELL, Mich. — The gymnasium at Plainwell Middle School will be officially renamed after an educator who died while working in a grain silo in 2023, Plainwell Community Schools announced Wednesday. Ryan Meert, who was also a farmer, was working in the silo on June 29 of that year...
Police find missing man’s body on Bangor Township Rail Trail
BANGOR TWP, MI — Police have found the body of a missing man on the Bangor Township Rail Trail. They do not believe foul play was involved. A Bangor Township family on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 27, reported a 29-year-old man missing from their home, said Bay County Sheriff Troy R. Cunningham.
The Man From Paw Paw Who Could Breathe Fire: 1855-1937
Could this man from Paw Paw really breathe fire or was it a clever trick? Even a doctor couldn't tell. Here are details...
Harsh winter weather grips Allegan and Van Buren Counties
A prolonged stretch of winter weather brought snow, extreme cold, and hazardous travel conditions to Allegan and Van Buren Counties over the past week, disrupting daily routines and prompting multiple school closings as districts prioritized safety. The active weather pattern began early in the week with a winter...
Man found guilty of deadly 2023 Battle Creek shooting
A man has been found guilty of the murders of a father and daughter during a 2023 Battle Creek break-in, police say.
Driver guilty of murder for Black Friday crash that killed Portage woman
KALAMAZOO, MI — A woman was found guilty for a 2023 car crash that killed one person and severely injured another. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, a jury convicted Nyra Antinique Whitelow, 24, of second-degree murder and reckless driving causing serious impairment, Public Information Officer Zach Hamelton said. Whitelow, of...
1 dead after Jeep hits semi head-on in Calhoun County
A 49-year-old Union City man died in a traffic crash in Calhoun County early Wednesday, Jan. 28, according to the Michigan State Police. Troopers responded to the two-vehicle crash on M-60 Highway near Nine Mile Road in Burlington Township about 7:30 a.m. Stay informed: Sign up for newsletters, alerts and more...
Kalamazoo Township treasurer addresses board after recent censure vote
Kalamazoo Township Treasurer Sherine Miller addressed the board during Monday's public comment period, objecting to her recent censure and the stripping of many of her responsibilities.
Portage officials: Take care of each other in brutal cold weather
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – This persistent run of wintry weather is more than some can handle, whether they are homeless or not. Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis says if you see someone who has nowhere to go, he says they should call Portage Public Safety, and they will see to it that they get assistance.
Kalamazoo residents, city at odds over use of surveillance cameras after ICE killing
KALAMAZOO, MI -- When you drive through Kalamazoo, a camera might be logging a photo of your license plate. Local organizers want Kalamazoo’s Department of Public Safety to stop using the cameras from Flock Safety, claiming they are a violation of residents’ Fourth Amendment rights. There’s also fear...

















