How to keep stink bugs from making your home their winter retreat
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — If you’ve seen a lot of stink bugs lately, you’re not alone. The months of September and October are when these pests try to find a warm place before winter, and many times it’s your home. Stink bugs typically emerge in the spring...
Niles loosens restrictions on cannabis dispensary business hours
Cannabis dispensaries in Niles can open earlier and close later following a city ordinance approved last month. Residents of Niles Charter Township voted last year to allow the opening of marijuana establishments for the first time. In May, the township board approved 21, forming what locals call the “Green Mile.”
Kalamazoo asks for public feedback with downtown survey
The city of Kalamazoo launched the latest round of its Downtown Vitality Study, a twice-a-year survey tracking visitors’ experiences downtown, Tuesday morning.
Man convicted of murder of 18-month-old in Portage
A Portage man has been convicted of murder in the 2022 death of an 18-month-old boy.
BCPD: Man accused of assaulting girlfriend found in her home
Battle Creek police say they arrested a man accused of assaulting his girlfriend after he entered her home while she wasn't there.
Deputies: 1 arrested after woman killed, boyfriend assaulted
Deputies say a suspect is set to be arraigned after a woman was killed and her boyfriend was assaulted in Oshtemo Township.
Battle Creek police arrest man with outstanding warrants
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A 34-year-old man with outstanding arrest warrants, including for aggravated assault, is in custody in Battle Creek. Police arrested him after they executed a search warrant Monday afternoon at a home in the 200 block of Lathrop Avenue. They contacted the homeowner, who...
Downtown kitchen and bar reopening after five month closure due to hood fire
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A downtown kitchen and bar is reopening Tuesday after closing in May after hood fire. Previous: Hood fire forces temporary closure of 600 Kitchen & Bar in Kalamazoo. After a hood fire caused significant smoke damage in to 600 Kitchen & Bar, owned by Millennium Restaurant...
Parents, teachers upset after school district removes dystopian book from curriculum
OTSEGO, MI -- Otsego Public Schools parents are expressing concern after a short story was removed from the district’s eighth grade curriculum. Multiple parents and teachers spoke out against the decision at a Monday, Oct. 6, school board meeting. The Southwest Michigan school district decided to remove the book...
Man witnesses murder of girlfriend, aids police in suspect’s arrest
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — A woman was killed and a man was injured in an apparent attack at a Kalamazoo County apartment, police say. A resident of the Mt. Royal Apartments in Oshtemo Township called police around 3:27 a.m. Saturday morning, after hearing gunfire in a nearby apartment. When...