World Champion Soccer Academy promotes growth of game as former campers give back
PORTAGE, Mich. — Times are good for the World Champion Soccer Academy. "It seems to grow every year, which is amazing to see," said Lindsay Tarpley. Campers of all ages, from elementary school into their teenage years, all coming together to learn from some of the best to make the best of memories.
‘So much garbage’: Residents want answers and fixes at Lilac Hills apartments in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Residents at Lilac Hills apartments, off Drake Road in Kalamazoo, are questioning who is responsible for addressing the "frustrating," seemingly worsening, living conditions they say they have been dealing with for years, including descriptions of piling garbage, mold, bed bugs, cockroaches, broken a
Michigan Public Universities Raise Tuition Rates for Fall 2026 Academic Year
LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — Students attending several Michigan public universities will see higher tuition costs this fall after schools approved increases for the upcoming academic year. The University of Michigan approved a 3% increase in undergraduate in-state tuition, while Wayne State University, Grand Valley State U
Road commission says heat contributed to tar issues on 29th Street in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County says a road treatment on 29th Street that left some vehicles covered in tar and loose stone has been completed, and officials believe the issue has been resolved. According to the road commission, crews were applying a new chip seal...
Hottest temperatures and hottest feels like temperatures of the entire year
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The hottest Kalamazoo has been this summer is 93 degrees. We believe we'll not only be hotter later today, but also tomorrow. This toasty distinction, while not unusual for the middle of July, is much more painful when increasing humidity is taken into account. Feels like...
[UPDATED] TR police searching for missing teen
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are asking for the public’s help in finding a teenager that went missing recently. Police say 13-year-old Averie Yingling was last seen in the 1000 block of Elm Street in Three Rivers, wearing a purple shirt and black pants. No details were immediately available on when Yingling was l
Goguac Lake to be treated for lake weed on Thursday
The city of Battle Creek is working with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy on the project.
Police Dashcam Shows Michigan Unaware Mom Defending Son’s Ex-Girlfriend Murder—Hidden SUV Evidence Leads to...
A tedious murder investigation launched by local law enforcement began in the parking lot of a Kalamazoo, Michigan, apartment complex. In a dashcam and later, bodycam footage posted by the YouTube channel STAYAWAKE – Crime & Psychology, a loving mother named Melissa is pulled over by the police on May 20, 2023, complet
Battle Creek earns Gold green certification again
The Michigan Green Communities (MGC) program awarded the City of Battle Creek a Gold certification for environmental stewardship. This continues a streak that began in 2022. The MGC program tracks actions taken by communities to enhance sustainability and quality of life, according to a community announcement. Battle C
Portage targets mobile nuisance parties with new ordinance
PORTAGE, Mich. — Portage has passed a new ordinance giving public safety officers additional tools to prevent mobile nuisance parties, X trains and intersection takeovers before they become a problem in the city. X trains are large, unauthorized gatherings of vehicles that drive through city streets. The ordinance allo





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