Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — What does a successful county fair look like?. That’s the question elected county officials are trying to answer as they discuss reestablishing the fair after its offerings dwindled in recent years. “I think 40,000 people the first year would be a success,” Commissioner John...

KALAMAZOO, MI — When downtown Kalamazoo’s homeless shelter started restricting access to emergency beds earlier this month, people shared stories of sleeping on the streets, in parks and in the rain. They were the unlucky ones who lost in the lottery that determined who could stay in an...

OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — State-of-the-art battery technology could be on its way to Oshtemo Township, but residents say they don't want it anywhere near their homes. A Battery Energy Storage System, or BESS, is under consideration along Van Kal Avenue on the border between Oshtemo and Almena townships. A...

After being left for dead by her attackers, Bailey Stell's cries for help got the attention of a small dog — a rescue — who helped save her life.

QUINCY, Mich. — 71 animals seized from a Calhoun County home are now being cared for by several West Michigan animal shelters. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office seized the dogs while responding to an animal neglect call on 8 1/2 Mile Road near G Drive Tuesday morning. Deputies discovered...

A man is in custody following an officer-involved shooting on I-94 Friday night.

Deer in several Michigan counties have tested positive for a deadly viral disease.

The board reviewed attorney billing practices and the implications of a controversial development proposal. They discussed the removal of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) member due to attendance and conflict of interest issues, ultimately deciding against proceeding with removal. The board also heard public...

The City of Portage, Michigan, will start its Timber Harvest Program on November 1, 2025. Residents can apply for Fuel Wood Harvest Permits to collect firewood from specific areas. The program aims to help manage city forests and support recovery after the May 2024 tornado.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around kalamazoo..