Kalamazoo MI

Levels of a lingering harmful chemical group found in Battle Creek’s water have declined this summer, according to the city.

As a young man, Raul Maysonet found himself bouncing between penitentiaries up and down the west coast of the United States. He seemed destined to spend the rest of his life like this, but 20 years ago, he turned to God, which he said changed his life. Today, Maysonet is...

The latest happened inside a Kalamazoo County factory and involved a 31-year-old business owner.

While the lakeshore hums, the inland heart of Allegan County keeps its own summer rhythm — free riverfront concerts in Allegan, country farmers markets in Otsego, and the quiet back roads of Hamilton and Pullman. It’s a slower, greener kind of summer out here — and a good week to get to know the county seat and its cou

VICKSBURG, MI — The Vicksburg Village Council has approved a resolution to sell the Angel’s Crossing Golf Course to a private developer. The unanimous decision was made during a special council meeting on Monday, Aug. 3. The sale ends the village’s operation of the course, which has been...

Veterans experiencing homelessness in the Battle Creek area are receiving support through projects aimed at improving temporary housing and helping them furnish permanent homes. Ford is supporting efforts by Haven of Rest Ministries and Veterans Helping Veterans SWMI Foundation, according to a community announcement. T

Not every call involves flashing lights and handcuffs… sometimes it’s a runaway cow!. At approximately 9:30 this morning, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a loose cow near Red Arrow Highway and Paw Paw High School. Before deputies arrived, several good Samaritans stayed with the wandering cow

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — The co-owner of a business was killed during an incident on the job, according to state officials. On Thursday, July 30, the 31-year-old person was in a scissor lift disassembling beams inside a factory in Comstock Township when a beam became unsecured and twisted, causing the scissor lift to tip

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Military vehicles, helicopters and service members may be more visible around Battle Creek through Aug. 14, but officials say there's no cause for concern. The activity is part of Northern Strike 26-2, one of the nation's largest joint reserve training exercises. The exercise is expected...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — The dust has settled on a pair of Democratic primaries in Kalamazoo County, setting up two House district races in November. Jen Strebs of Kalamazoo Township beat Jessica Swartz of Kalamazoo in the Democratic primary in state House District 41. Nick Rowe of Gull Lake...