Despite FEMA denying disaster relief aid, assistance is still available for March tornado victims
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – Although a request for disaster aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was denied earlier this week, tornado victims who are continuing to struggle with recovery nearly four months later, there is still assistance available. Brittany Beard is Project Process Manager for the...
Woman raises service dog puppies and thousands for Paws With A Cause
Anne Barea has found a second act that is changing lives — one puppy at a time. The Battle Creek woman is raising her 8th Paws puppy, while organizing her annual golf tournament to benefit Paws With A Cause.
HomeBoost program to offer down payment help in Michigan
Honor Credit Union is participating in a program to help first-time and first-generation homebuyers secure down payment assistance. The HomeBoost Down Payment Assistance Program, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, will open for applications July 8, according to a community announcement. The
For Sale: Sam’s Joint Property in Plainwell Hits the Market
Remember the interior during the Sam's Joint era, with all the taxidermy and tchotchkes on the wall? Well, it looks nothing like that now.
Kayak event planned for 5-mile stretch of Kalamazoo River
On Saturday, the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council will hold its annual Kanoe the Kazoo paddling event beginning at Merrill Park in Comstock Township and ending at Verburg Park in Kalamazoo.
Murder charge dropped against co-defendant in Kalamazoo Mother’s Day drive-by
KALAMAZOO, MI — A man charged in a Mother’s Day drive-by that killed 33-year-old Marcus Leonard Pierce in 2023, has had all charges against him dismissed. Dontaviour Lawrel Smith, now 24, was one of three men charged in the fatal shooting that also injured two others. Smith, who was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia in Marc
Combating isolation one ride at a time: Metro Share helps Kalamazoo seniors stay connected
KALAMAZOO, MI — The children are grown and have moved out of the house. Mom and dad are not nearly as active as they were in their 30s and 40s. They see fewer friends and family members. So they can become isolated. Kimberly Middleton says the fitness sessions, wellness...
Construction begins on Battle Creek Fire Department’s Station 2
Battle Creek broke ground Thursday on a new fire station as part of a multi-million-dollar plan to modernize its fire facilities.
Stolen gun, suspected oxycodone, cash found in Kalamazoo man’s vehicle
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 24-year-old man is in custody after officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) said they found he had multiple guns, suspected narcotics, and cash believed to be connected to drug sales. Police were in the area of Bosker Avenue near Cobb Avenue just...
Woman accused of hitting mother in face with hammer
Heather Wilson faces several charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
