Harmful chemicals remain in Battle Creek water, latest testing shows
A drinking water standard violation remains in effect for some Battle Creek-area customers following recent safety testing, the city says.
Talsma Furniture expands into Kalamazoo with fifth Michigan store
West Michigan retailer Talsma Furniture Inc. is moving into the Kalamazoo market with its fifth location as the family-owned store charts slow growth across the state. The new 50,000-square-foot store, located at 6169 West Main St. in Oshtemo Township, broke ground in late August. The retailer’s newest location is...
Copper’s Dog House Moves To Larger Location in Downtown Kalamazoo
He learned from the repair company that if he decided to go that route it would take him at least 12 weeks before he could open again, which he said made his decision much easier.
Swifties swarm Target for The Life of a Showgirl exclusive album release
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Target on West Main in Kalamazoo participated in the midnight release of Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Dozens of fans lined up at the store, which is the only retailer with exclusive CD variants and an exclusive vinyl release, "The Crowd Is Your King" edition in...
Police investigating 2 shootings in Kalamazoo
Police say they're investigating two separate shootings in Kalamazoo.
Man arrested at St. Joseph County courthouse for making ‘terrorist threats’
CENTREVILLE — A 64-year-old man from White Pigeon was arrested Friday after reportedly threatening government staff and employees at the St. Joseph County courthouse in Centreville. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the suspect was taken into custody without incident, and was reportedly found...
Tax hike worries Michigan cannabis industry
Part of the new state budget comes with a 24% excise tax wholesale price on marijuana.
Michigan’s Hot ‘n Now Fans Get Opening Date
Hot 'n Now returns to West Michigan on Oct 13 with cheesy taters, olive burgers, and nostalgia.
Portage pays $182K to replant 250 more trees after tornado destroyed 48,000
PORTAGE, MI — The city of Portage lost about 48,000 trees in the May 7, 2024, tornado. The city is replanting 250 of them in Celery Flats and Lexington Green Park this fall, said city spokesperson Mary Beth Block. For a city that boasts the slogan “A Natural Place...
New Kalamazoo principal takes leadership into the hallways with a ‘mobile’ office
KALAMAZOO, MI -- From 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., Aaron Sauter, new principal of Milwood Middle School, is often in the hallways. If a student steps out of class, they might find Sauter next to lockers at his “mobile workstation.”. Sauter’s mobile office is a simple push cart that...
