Indiana man faces charges after allegedly faking his own kidnapping and assault
MOTTVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — An Indiana man is facing charges after allegedly staging his own kidnapping and assault, among other things, in Mottville Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO) arrested an Indiana man Friday, who is facing charges of aggravated stalking and violating a personal...
FHC dental patients asked to get testing after sterilization malfunction
People who got dental treatments at Family Health Center in Kalamazoo on November 5 are being told to get tested for HIV and Hepatitis after some tools may not have been completely sterlized.
The Cozy Small-Town Michigan Diners People Drive Hours For Just To Eat Breakfast
Tucked away in southwestern Michigan, Lawton might be small, but it holds a breakfast secret that draws hungry travelers from miles around. The Breakfast Place on Main Street has earned a reputation that stretches far beyond this cozy village, pulling in breakfast lovers who gladly wake up early and drive for hours...
Kalamazoo health center warns of possible exposure
A routine dental visit in Kalamazoo became a scary situation for a West Michigan family. (December 13, 2025)
Battle Creek apartments for rent saw slight price decreases since last November
Renters in Battle Creek saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from last year's median of $998, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $969 in November. Median listing prices in Battle Creek are trending slightly downwards from last month's $989...
Battle Creek man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on fentanyl charge
The Drug Enforcement Administration and Battle Creek Police investigated a case that led to a federal sentence on a fentanyl charge.
Marshall to Host Michigan Youth Challenge Academy Graduation for 116 Cadets on December 13
The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) will hold a graduation ceremony for 116 cadets on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The event will take place at 10 a.m. at Marshall High School, 701 N. Marshall Ave., Marshall, Michigan. Doors open at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Representative Steve Frisbie will...
Fuller found guilty in Centreville pursuit/weapons case
CENTREVILLE — A 34-year-old Three Rivers man was found guilty last week of 10 felony county arising from a March 2025 police pursuit and a subsequent discovery of drugs and illegal weapons. Caron Fuller was found guilty by jury of three counts of possession of a firearm during the...
A second chance: Van Buren County Animal Control joins forces with Pets For Patriots
HARTFORD, Mich. — Van Buren County is working to keep their kennels from overcrowding by connecting pets at animal control with West Michigan military families. Van Buren County Animal Control recently joined forces with Pets for Patriots, a nonprofit dedicated to helping U.S. military veterans, active duty service...
Feds: Man who had fentanyl disguised as oxycodone gets prison
Officials say a Battle Creek man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after police discovered thousands of pills that resembled oxycodone but actually contained fentanyl.
