Unearthed Skeletons In Coldwater Puzzle Us 117 Years Later
Imagine stumbling upon a grave that hints at giants in our own backyard—two towering skeletons that have locals buzzing with curiosity.
From first-gen college grad to superintendent: Meet Portage Public Schools’ new leader
PORTAGE, MI -- In his first speech to the Portage Public Schools staff as their new superintendent, Johnny Edwards had his father nearby. Edwards used the opportunity to tell his family story and his journey as a first-generation college student from Saginaw. “I didn’t have people to show me how...
Person killed, five others hurt in two-vehicle crash on US-131 south of Wayland
One person is dead and five others are injured after a crash on US-131 Wednesday morning south of Wayland.
Left for dead: Battle Creek miracle puppy ‘Ozzy’ journeys toward recovery, adoption
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Ozzy, the puppy that was found suffocating inside of a tied-off garbage bag on the side of the road in Battle Creek on Aug. 13, has been making notable strides in his recovery journey, according to Sophia DiPietro, executive director of All Species Kinship (A.S.K.)
AUDIO: Metro Transit asking for millage increase in November
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo Metro Transit system will be seeking a millage increase to help fund the local transit system when they ask voters for a renewal this November. Director Sean McBride told the Portage city council last night their costs are increasing at a time...
Man who says he killed neighbor in self-defense is found guilty of murder
KALAMAZOO, MI — A man who admitted to fatally shooting his neighbor — arguing it was in self-defense — has been found guilty of second-degree murder, court records state. Eric Andrew Newman testified during the trial that he shot and killed his neighbor, Ronald Erickson, on Sept....
85-year-old aviation supply and education company relocating to Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI — When longtime Kalamazoo residents Greg and Jill Robbins bought Aviation Supplies & Academics in 2022, one of the first things they wanted to do was bring the company to them. The 85-year-old company, founded in the Pacific Northwest, will officially move its headquarters from Seattle to...
Gryphon Place launches new center to aid community mental health in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A new location for a mental health center in West Michigan aims to enhance wellbeing in the community. The Gryphon Place is opening a new location on South Park Street in Kalamazoo, called the C.O.R.R.E. Center. C.O.R.R.E. stands for "Community Outreach, Resources, and Restorative Engagement."...
New sheriff gives family of missing Brittany Shank renewed hope
CENTERVILLE, Mich. — A change in leadership at the helm of the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is giving a family renewed hope in finding their missing daughter. It's been nearly seven years since 23-year-old Brittany Shank of Sturgis, a mother of four, was last seen. Shank disappeared on...
Midwest grocer Harding’s announces 4-store acquisition
Midwestern grocery chain Harding’s Friendly Markets announced Monday it acquired four Village Market locations in Michigan. The locations will be rebranded and operated under the Harding’s banner, according to an emailed press release. The storefronts span four different Michigan towns — Allegan, Colon, Decatur and...
