Battle Creek And Kalamazoo Offer Affordable Living Options, 7.1% And 6.7% Below Average
Michigan's cost of living is about 7% below the national average, with Flint, Muskegon, and Saginaw leading the way in affordability.
Severe storms more likely from mid-afternoon through early evening
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Unfortunately, it will be another active afternoon for Live Doppler Radar and West Michigan. Thunderstorms will quickly grow and organize after 2 or 3 p.m. This first batch may become strong with 40-50 mph gusts. A second line forms in its wake after 5 or 6...
$412K payout approved for township leader fired without cause
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Government officials shared differing viewpoints before voting to pay over $412,000 to a terminated township leader. On Monday, June 15, Comstock Township officials voted 4-3 to pay the amount to former Superintendent Scott Hess, who was recently terminated without cause. Robert Pratt, Kristie Ch
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on five affordable homes in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a new 'mini-development' in Calhoun County Tuesday morning. Five new affordable homes will be built on Simmons Avenue in Battle Creek in the coming months. Local: Fired superintendent to receive $412k+ payout after divided Comstock...
Red X markings on trees spur petition against Kalamazoo County roadside clear-cutting
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A husband and wife opposing a proposed tree removal project in Kalamazoo County say they support roadway improvements, but strongly oppose what they describe as unnecessary clear-cutting along county roads. The debate centers on a safety initiative under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All...
Three Rivers Health makes significant progress in rebuilding after EF-2 tornado
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Months after an EF-2 tornado caused widespread damage across its campus, Three Rivers Health is making significant progress in their rebuilding efforts. When the storm hit in early March, all nine buildings located on site were dealt a significant blow, leading to broken glass, boarded...
POLICE: No one hurt in Kalamazoo shooting, 18-year-old in custody
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — An 18-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly fired off a gun in a residential area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). Officers were called to the area of Elm Street and West Ransom Street after neighbors reported hearing gunfire, police...
Juneteenth celebrations are scheduled this weekend across Southwest Michigan
Juneteenth has long been celebrated in Michigan, and it became an official state holiday in 2021. Though Juneteenth, officially falls on June 19th, festivities are already underway. The city of Benton Harbor held its annual Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 14. A host of events are slated for the 19th...
WEATHER UPDATES: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for St. Joseph, Cass Counties
WEST MICHIGAN — LIVE STORM TRACKING:. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for St. Joseph and Cass Counties, according to the NWS. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Kalamazoo, Van Buren Counties, according to the NWS. _________________________. A tornado warning has been issued for Berrien and.
Cops Bust Plymouth Man After Bomb Scare Shakes Gridlife Bash at Gingerman Raceway
Last Saturday night's bomb scare briefly rattled GRIDLIFE Midwest at Gingerman Raceway after a man left a black bag near the main music stage and told staff it contained a bomb, prompting a fast scramble by festival security and law enforcement. No explosives were found, and no injuries were reported, but the incident
