Michigan History Center holds Underground Railroad Heritage Gathering
For the eighth year, Michigan’s Freedom Trail Commission has recognized September as International Underground Railroad Month, bringing together gatherings of local historians across the state. One such gathering was held at Kellogg Community College on Saturday, Sept. 12, with dozens of participants in attendance to
TSR Nitro Cars Enter The Purple Haze
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Dodge and Tony Stewart Racing celebrate the return of NHRA National event racing to Michigan for the first time in 66 years with the reveal of new Dodge Charger Super Bee and Purple Haze color-themed race car liveries. The special pain schemes recognize the Sept....
National railroad safety ‘See Tracks? Think Train Week’ kickoff event in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A railroad safety week begins with an educational event Monday. Michigan Operation Lifesaver (MOL), Michigan's branch of the national rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, is partnered with the Michigan Railroads Association and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the
Search continues into woman’s 2018 disappearance
Authorities conducted a search near Mendon Tuesday linked to the investigation into the disappearance of a woman in 2018. (Sept. 15, 2026)
Driver arrested after pursuit and kidnapping claims
A driver was arrested late Sept. 13 by Calhoun County sheriff deputies following a pursuit and alleged domestic assault and kidnapping. Deputies spotted a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and being driven recklessly near Verona Road and McAllister Road about 10:30 p.m. "A deputy activated the patrol vehicle’s
Search by deputies, FBI connected to woman’s 2018 disappearance
Authorities conducted a search near Mendon Tuesday linked to the investigation into the disappearance of a woman in 2018.
Driver accused of assault, fleeing from deputies near Battle Creek
A man was arrested and faces charges after police say he crashed his vehicle while assaulting a woman and then fled from police.
Longtime Battle Creek Restaurant in Historic Train Depot Shuts Down, Building Up For Sale
After 34 years of Sunday brunches, patio music, and local memories, a beloved Battle Creek restaurant has closed. The historic 1888 train depot is now listed for sale at $2.5 million.
1887 Plainwell paper mill to be overhauled into million-dollar community events space
PLAINWELL, Mich. — A paper mill that once employed hundreds of people and helped shape Plainwell’s identity is getting a completely different future. The historic property, which has sat largely unused since closing in 2000, is being transformed into the Michigan Classic Auto Mill: a destination centered around classic
I-Team: Months after Wildwood Off Main condemnation, repairs progress, rules are reviewed
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — More than four months after every apartment at Wildwood Off Main was condemned, former tenants and local officials say the case has raised broader questions about renters’ rights, landlord responsibilities and how communities respond when housing is deemed unsafe. The Kalamazoo Area Building
