Kalamazoo food co-op dispute leads to fight, changed locks
A monthslong governance dispute within the People's Food Co-op in Kalamazoo turned physical after the store's interim general manager was physically removed.
Man arrested in Battle Creek on weapons charges after threats investigation
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday on weapons charges after an investigation into credible threats. Days before the arrest, the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) received information through reports from the community regarding an ongoing dispute with several people under the age of 21 who
Deputies: Teen drove car into house after family argument
"Family drama" prompted a teenager to drive a car into his family's house in Gobles over the weekend, deputies say.
Man killed in Otsego Twp hit-and-run, MSP seeks information
State police are asking for the public's help after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in Otsego Township.
Festival relocated to street due to ‘environmental concerns’ at Kalamazoo park
KALAMAZOO, MI — Arcadia Creek Festival Place will not be the site of a festival as planned next month because of an environmental issue there, the city of Kalamazoo said. The Can Am Peace Jam, scheduled for 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, will now be held on Water Street from the Kalamazoo Mall to Edwards Street. It w
Small explosions expected during planned training in Battle Creek, police say
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Neighbors in Battle Creek may hear several small explosions Thursday afternoon. According to the Battle Creek Police Department, officers with the department's Bomb Unit and the Michigan National Guard are scheduled to participate in a training at the West River Road training range. Weather: The..
New 3,000 square foot mural coming to Kalamazoo, depicting Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A vibrant new mural is coming to Kalamazoo. The artist and design have been chosen for the 3,000 square foot public mural, set to be painted on a large wall facing North Westnedge Avenue at the corner of West Willard Street, on the side of a large industrial building.
Amazing America 250: 100 years of hands-on guitar crafting at historic Kalamazoo factory
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Much like the old factory at 225 Parsons Street, the guitar-making process at Heritage Guitar hasn’t changed much since the early 1900’s. The factory was previously home to Gibson Guitar in Kalamazoo’s northside from 1917-1984. The Kalamazoo-founded company grew rapidly during its decades on Parsons
This restaurant only exists in Michigan ice arenas. Its Kalamazoo location is now open.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI –– Matthew Kavanaugh ran a multi-million dollar medical devices company. He made a good living, but he realized he was missing life. “I started missing my kids ... I started missing their games, their practices, their tournaments,” Kavanaugh said. “So three years ago, I said, ‘Man, I gotta figure o
Kalamazoo County health leaders lay groundwork for new childcare millage
Two weeks after a childcare millage was approved by voters, health leaders shared their recommendation on how to move the program forward.
