Man found guilty of first-degree murder in stabbing death of Battle Creek girlfriend
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A man charged with the murder of his girlfriend was found guilty in Calhoun County. Tommie Heard was found guilty Thursday of first-degree premeditated and felony murder and domestic violence third offense, according to Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert. Previous coverage: Man charged with o
Battle Creek homecoming parade prompts temporary street closures Friday
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Road closures are coming to Battle Creek on Friday for a parade. The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) will begin temporary road closures along the parade route at 5:10 p.m. Friday for the Battle Creek Central High School Homecoming Parade, which will begin at 5:30 p.m.
1,800 Classic Rods And Muscle Cars Roll Into Kalamazoo County Expo Center This September
Over 1,800 classic street rods and custom trucks are rolling into Kalamazoo this September at the County Expo Center for the NSRA Street Rod Nationals North. It's a weekend packed with vintage iron, swap meets, and awards.
Hot rods, hot jazz and hot glass on tap in Kalamazoo this weekend
KALAMAZOO, MI — Hot rods and live music including a New Orleans-style parade are featured at events coming up in the next few days. Here are some of the options to check out this weekend:. Friday, Sept. 25. Sounds of the Zoo: Various locations in Kalamazoo, featuring performances and...
Full Harvest Moon rises this weekend: Here’s the best times to check it out
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Fall is officially in the air, right on schedule to enjoy this weekend's full Harvest Moon. The moon will reach max illumination on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 12:49 p.m., but won't rise in the east until around sunset. The Harvest Moon refers to the full moon...
Safety recall forces AC, heating shutdown at Valley Oaks residence hall
Western Michigan University officials have requested that Valley Oaks residents immediately unplug the heating and air conditioning units in their rooms and leave them unplugged until further notice, following a voluntary manufacturer safety recall. As of Sept. 24, the manufacturer indicates that it has received one re
Kalamazoo Township police called after local youth sustains gunshot wound
KALAMAZOO TWP., MI – A local youth sustained non-life-threatening gunshot injuries in an incident reported early Thursday, according to police. Officers from the Kalamazoo Township Police Department were called to a local hospital at around 10:30 a.m. for a victim, a minor whose age has not been identified, who was bro
2 arrested after man pointed gun at driver, caused disturbance: Deputies
Two people are facing charges after a man allegedly pulled a gun on a driver in Springfield Township Thursday evening, then caused a disturbance after being found by deputies, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says.
Morning Buzz: September 24, 2026
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Kentwood's brand-new community center is throwing open its doors this weekend! The city is celebrating the grand opening this Saturday with guided tours, family activities, live music, food trucks,
Portage Parks Foundation prepares for Oktoberfest fundraiser
On Saturday, the Portage Parks Foundation will host its fourth annual Oktoberfest fundraiser at South Westnedge Park from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
