A family longed for the taste of Jamaica in Kalamazoo. So they created it.
The new Caribbean restaurant and market opened in Kalamazoo on July 3, serving authentic Jamaican dishes and positive vibes.
Police: 24-year-old faces charges after weapons, cash and drugs seized
A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges after authorities seized weapons, heroin, fentanyl and cash from his vehicle and home in the Kalamazoo-area earlier this month.
Veteran organizations voice concerns with federal leaders in Kalamazoo roundtable
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Local veterans organizations met with Congressman Bill Huizenga (R - MI) and U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins Thursday to discuss the challenges veterans continue to face in Southwest Michigan. The roundtable brought together veterans service organizations, county veterans affairs offi
Battle Creek gas station employees assault, shoot at customers during fight over bathroom
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Two gas station employees were arrested after allegedly assaulting two customers on the Fourth of July, according to the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD). The customers, a 39-year-old woman and her 16-year-old daughter, walked into the BP gas station on Capital Avenue Southwest near East...
Teenager arrested after police chases near Kalamazoo
Authorities arrested a teenager and are searching for two additional suspects after making two separate police chases on a stolen vehicle near Kalamazoo Thursday, deputies say.
Boy hit by vehicle while riding e-bike on July 4 in Battle Creek
A boy was hospitalized on the Fourth of July after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his e-bike in Battle Creek, police say.
PHOTOS: Kalamazoo County hosts public accuracy tests ahead of August Primary
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Kalamazoo County is gearing up for Michigan's Aug. 4 primary - and you're invited to get an inside look at part of the process. Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, county clerks are conducting public accuracy tests to verify tabulating machines and other electronic voting devices accurately record an
Court documents detail Battle Creek block party shooting that killed one, injured another
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Court documents are revealing more details regarding a fatal shooting that happened in Battle Creek on Sunday. Just before 4:30 a.m., officers with the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) responded to a shooting at the intersection of North Wood Street and Laramie Court during a large block part
MACOG seeks input for transportation plan update
Local residents can share their thoughts on the region’s roads and transportation network. The Michiana Area Council of Governments is starting the process of updating its Michiana on the Move plan. MACOG Executive Director James Turnwald says it sets the goals for the next 25 years of transportation investments...
AMRA Harley Drags Thunder at Beautiful U.S. 131
The PennGrade1 American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) brought their Harley-Davidson drag racing show to beautiful U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan on June 27-28. Qualifying for the Michigan Nitro Nationals showed veteran teams struggling with their combinations, but the cream rose on raceday. Circle
