Small vs. Small: Legendary coach leads Vicksburg to win in rare father-son coaching duel
VICKSBURG, MI –– A few days before they squared off as coaching foes, Randy Small offered his son, Derrick, a family bargain: an exchanging of film and scouting reports, with no strings attached. But Derrick wasn’t having it. Turns out, no film was necessary for Randy, as...
Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K9 Charlie
The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office welcomed a new dog onto its force. The newest member of their force, Charlie, will enhance the office's capabilities in community safety, criminal investigations, and emergency response, according to a release. K9 Charlie is year-and-a-half old German Shepherd from Poland, and is...
Car crashes into light pole in downtown Kalamazoo, driver taken to hospital
KALAMAZOO, MI — A light pole came down on top of a car during a crash downtown, police said. The driver of a gray SUV reported suffering a medical emergency before the crash at 1:33 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the intersection of South Rose Street and Lovell Street, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said.
Kalamazoo County taqueria set to close after 27 years
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A taqueria that has stood on East Michigan Avenue, near the Calhoun County line, since 1998 will serve its last plates Friday, Dec. 19. Nina’s Taqueria, 111 E. Michigan Ave. in Augusta, will be closing soon, but its sister restaurant in Battle Creek will remain open, owner Martha Martinez...
Battle Creek’s BBQ And Mac Cheese Fest Is Coming Soon
Imagine the mouthwatering aroma of BBQ melding with creamy mac and cheese – that's the flavor fusion coming to Battle Creek this February.
Morning Buzz: December 10, 2025
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. The Morning Buzz is sponsored by Biggby Coffee. Community Homeworks is bringing some sweet holiday fun to downtown Kalamazoo with the fifth annual "Homes For The Holidays" gingerbread house...
Rabies confirmed in Barry County bat
A bat found in Barry County has tested positive for rabies.
Michigan schools scramble to ready students with disabilities for future
BATTLE CREEK — Darian Greene works at Moonraker Restaurant in Battle Creek, where he started as a busboy and recently began making pies. He got help landing the job through the Calhoun Intermediate School District’s Adult Transition Program, which helps 18- to 26-year-olds with disabilities navigate the path between...
Battle Creek school closes after student dies
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A student's death prompted the closure of Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Tuesday, Battle Creek Public Schools announced. On Monday, a student suffered a medical emergency during physical education class. The student was transported to the hospital, where they died, school...
Michigan Court of Appeals rules against Kalamazoo business owner
Kalamazoo businessman Ryan Reedy will be forced to pay a default judgement in contract dispute case after losing a recent appeal. Reedy owned Entertainment Managers LLC, a company that operated several popular wedding and event venues in downtown Kalamazoo’s Rosenbaum building — including Loft 310 and Skydeck. After...

















