Michigan Department of Ag joining to support this Saturday’s Kalamazoo Valley Foodways Symposium
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will play a role in this Saturday’s Kalamazoo Valley Foodways Symposium, as it continues to push opportunities to buy, sell, and market locally grown foods. MDARD’s Farm to Family Program was launched in Fiscal Year...
3 takeaways from a candy theft crackdown near Kalamazoo
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI -- Elected officials and law enforcement are cracking down on a rise in candy theft at two Oshtemo Township strip malls. Children will steal the candy from some stores then cross West Main Street to resell the stolen candy outside other stores, sometimes with the assistance of parents. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating 31 cases of kids and parents involved in...
WMU cold case program helps state police solve 7 cold cases while training students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A unique program at Western Michigan University (WMU) is helping to solve cold cases across the state while providing students with hands-on investigative experience. Since its inception in 2020, the WMU Cold Case Program has helped solve seven cold cases, with students working alongside Michigan State...
Kalamazoo rejects $1.25M in police funding over federal immigration rules
KALAMAZOO, MI — The $1.25 million would have funded 10 new police officers for three years, per city documents — positions needed to support the city’s growing population and the influx of event center visitors. But the federal funds came with strings attached, Vice Mayor Drew Duncan...
“It Is Both Terrifying and Funny”: WMU Theatre Brings Sweeney Todd to the Shaw...
"The name Sweeney Todd is pretty well known in popular culture," says Jay Berkow, director of music theatre at Western Michigan University and director of the upcoming production. "It is often produced by opera companies as well — story-wise, fantastic; singing-wise, brilliant." WMU School of Theatre and Dance continues...
Teens arrested after allegedly trying to steal car, shoot at Battle Creek resident
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Three teenagers were arrested after they allegedly tried to steal a vehicle and fired shots at a resident early Sunday morning, according to the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD). Officers were called to Arbor Pointe Drive near Jackson Street West around 1:45 a.m. that morning...
BHSJ CHA’s Environmental Health Services returning to Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) -The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency will move Environmental Health services in a new temporary location in Three Rivers beginning Tuesday. The new location and hours of operation are 255 North US 131, Three Rivers, in the Rivers Crossings plaza, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m....
🚚 Multiple Supply Chain & Logistics Jobs in Calhoun County, MI
Calhoun County’s logistics scene is buzzing right now, with opportunities ranging from hands-on internships to full-time planning roles. If you’re organized, detail-driven, and ready to keep things moving, these openings are worth a look.
Bid Notice: FY26 Street Improvements
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Three Rivers at the Office of the City Clerk, 333 W. Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, Michigan until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday April 23, 2026 for FY 26 Street Improvements on various streets in Three Rivers. Bid information may be acquired from...
🏭 Multiple Calhoun County Manufacturing Jobs Paying Up to $135K
Calhoun County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing right now, with several high-paying roles open in the Battle Creek area. If you’ve got hands-on skills or engineering know-how, these could be great next steps.















