Police searching for missing woman with dementia in Michigan
MICHIGAN — Michigan State Police and the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered woman from Brady Township. Sandra Demott, 70, was last seen around 4 p.m. Friday driving her white 2008 Dodge Caravan with Michigan license plate ELG5932. According to the...
Versatile 3-star Portage Central TE flips commitment to this historic SEC program
PORTAGE, MI –– Charlie Jilek is headed to the Lone Star State. The versatile 3-star Portage Central athlete flipped his commitment on Thursday night via social media, landing with Texas after committing to Minnesota on Oct 1. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Amplify Kalamazoo – Vamos a Matcharia
Walking down South Street in downtown Kalamazoo, it’s hard to miss the bright red “OPEN” sign at Matchacita. It stands out, nestled between an eye care center and a plant nursery. But you might have recently noticed something else—a new name. “We got a cease and...
West Catholic shuts out Kalamazoo United, wins regional title
It may not have been a perfect game if you dig through the details, but on paper it was about as close to perfect as possible for West Catholic.
Holiday Events in Holland, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo Offer Shopping, Festivals, and Theater for...
West Michigan will host several holiday events in Holland, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. In Holland, the annual Shop ’Til You Drop event takes place on November 14. More than 40 downtown businesses will stay open from 6 to 9 p.m. Shoppers can find discounts and special offers. The event features heated sidewalks and...
Battle Creek apartments for rent saw price decreases since last October
Renters in Battle Creek saw apartment listing prices decrease 4% from last year's median of $1,026, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $989 in October. Median listing prices in Battle Creek are trending essentially the same as last month's $981...
Portage Holiday Market Returns November 23 with Local Vendors and Free Shuttle for Residents
The Portage Holiday Market is scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Portage Parks & Recreation, 320 Library Lane. The event will feature 38 local vendors, including artists, bakers, crafters, and specialty food producers.
Controversial rezoning request of 20-acre land in Comstock Township draws full house
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Members of the Comstock Township community in Kalamazoo County packed a public hearing Thursday night to speak out against a proposal to conditionally rezone undeveloped land along East H Avenue, to allow for a new multi-apartment community. The application, filed by Emily Engelhart,...
First Kalamazoo Location For Yemeni Coffee Expansion
They are taking over the former Grotto at Capone's location near Western Michigan University's campus.
10-Year-Old in Michigan Dies After Getting Hit by SUV While Checking the Mail: ‘Unimaginable...
A 10-year-old child from Michigan died after being hit by a vehicle near a school bus stop in Van Buren County. According to a statement from the Van Buren County Michigan Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a “car versus pedestrian crash” on 22nd Street in Porter Township around 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13....
