These Kalamazoo homicides still haven’t been solved; police ask for tips
As 2025 comes to a close, The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is again asking the public for tips to solve homicide cases that happened over the past three years — most in 2023.
Kalamazoo hotel tax revenue down but tourism may not be declining, officials say
While talking with Discover Kalamazoo, I learned that tax revenue for economy hotels was down slightly this year.
Malfunctioning fireworks cause fire at pole barn in Portage, officials say
Firefighters were called to a fire at a pole barn Wednesday afternoon after fireworks malfunctioned inside, the Portage Department of Public Safety said.
Update: Winter weather advisory in place for West Michigan until Thursday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory at 9:58 p.m. EST on Wednesday in effect until Thursday at 7 a.m. EST for Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. The weather service states to anticipate, "Additional snow accumulations up to one inch." "Plan on slippery...
Authorities remind community to be careful on New Year’s Eve with snow, drunk drivers
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — While New Year's Eve is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, it's also one of the deadliest days for people driving while impaired, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). For HighDive Kitchen + Bar in downtown Kalamazoo, the holiday is one of their busiest...
Bicyclist killed on Christmas night in Gun Plain Twp.
A day that many consider to be one of the most joyous of the year took a tragic turn in Gun Plain Township on Christmas night. On Thursday, Dec. 25, a 52-year-old Plainwell-area man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. According to the Michigan...
Kalamazoo Storage Center break-ins, thefts prompt security questions amid investigation
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — An active investigation continues into a series of storage unit break-ins at Kalamazoo Storage Center on South Burdick Street, as the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) said it is working to identify victims and determine how the thefts occurred. KDPS said they had received a...
Kalamazoo police seek public help in seven unsolved homicide cases
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's assistance in solving seven homicide cases over the past three years that remain unsolved.
Tonight’s Forecast: Snow winds down, cold and windy
Slick roads are expected overnight and Thursday morning from earlier snow, with wind chills near 0. Drive carefull!
Man charged with murder in killing at apartments near Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A man faces charges including murder related to a killing at a Kalamazoo-area apartment complex. Daveon Erving, 21, was arrested and faces charges of open murder in the May 27 death of Dequevion Markuise Brown, 29. The fatal afternoon shooting happened at Canterbury House Apartments...
