Man in custody following report of attempted abduction near Battle Creek elementary school
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A man is in custody after a report of an attempted abduction near a Battle Creek elementary school on Tuesday morning. The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) said around 8 a.m., officers were dispatched to 306 Champion Street, near Ann J. Kellogg School, for a report of an attempted abduction.
Michigan Supreme Court denies application from man convicted of killing student in crash
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Michigan Supreme Court has denied an application to consider the case of a 2021 crash that killed a college student. Attorneys presented arguments to the court earlier this month. The Michigan Supreme Court released an order Monday, May 18, denying the application to further consider the case.
Cardinal girls track wins I-8 meet and a share of the league title; boys...
HASTINGS, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Cardinal girls track team won the Interstate 8 meet Tuesday at Hastings by twenty points over runner-up Parma Western. The Cardinals finished with 132 points, while the Panthers had 112. Both teams will share the overall conference title, taking dual meet results and the conference m
HS Softball: Coldwater sweeps K-Central, earns outright I-8 title; Quincy takes two from Concord
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Cardinal softball team improved to 28-1 overall following a doubleheader sweep Tuesday at Kalamazoo Central, 5-0 and 14-3 in five innings. In the first game, Laynie VanAken tossed a two-hit shutout with no walks and 17 strikeouts. Addy Bucklin hit a two-run double,...
Michigan Dental Association Foundation to host free Mission of Mercy dental clinic in Kalamazoo...
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A large-scale charitable dental clinic designed to address urgent dental needs and improve access to oral health care for underserved populations is coming back to Kalamazoo next month. The Michigan Dental Association Foundation will host its Mission of Mercy free dental clinic Friday, June
You’ll Want To Pack Your Bags When You See How Far $1,761 Goes In...
Here’s a wild concept: living somewhere without requiring a second mortgage just to afford a one-bedroom apartment. In a world where rent prices have apparently decided to cosplay as lottery jackpots, there’s a delightful town in south-central Michigan that’s bucking the trend and proving that affordable living isn’t j
KDPS officer catches baby during escape from house fire
“Throw me your kid!” a Kalamazoo police officer yelled up to a woman trapped on the top floor of a house Friday before catching the baby in midair and helping the woman escape.
Battle Creek preschool creates culturally affirming foundation for kindergarten
At New Harvest Christian Center’s preschool program, kindergarten readiness extends beyond learning letters, numbers, and classroom routines. According to Pastor Ivan Lee, head of school, the program’s approach centers on building a culturally affirming environment where students and families feel seen, supported, and
‘World is bigger than Kalamazoo’: K-Central celebrates 28 college-bound athletes
Kalamazoo Central hosted a special signing day Monday to honor 28 college-bound athletes, including two Division-I signees.
If you ride the bus in Kalamazoo, here are 4 important route changes happening...
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Metro will implement changes to four fixed-route bus lines starting July 20, 2026, in an effort to improve safety, expand access to growing areas and better serve riders across Kalamazoo County. The adjustments will affect Routes 1, 5, 6 and 15, with changes ranging from eliminating a...

















