St. Joseph County Police led on chase by stolen vehicle
St. Joseph County Police say a stolen vehicle investigation turned into a brief chase Saturday evening. Officers tried to stop the vehicle near Cleveland and Main Streets just before 6 p.m., but the driver, identified as Justin Maike, 43, refused to pull over. He drove over stop sticks, struck two other vehicles, and...
Kalamazoo Resident Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize with Ticket Bought in Portage
Carol Bukant, a 79-year-old resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan, won a $3 million prize in the Mega Millions lottery. She and her husband bought $20 worth of tickets as the jackpot neared $1 billion. They first thought they had won $1 million, but later learned a 3X multiplier increased their prize to $3 million.
Saying Goodbye To OCB, A Local Favorite For Food And Games
As the clock ticks down, a cherished local pizza spot prepares to say goodbye. Let’s reminisce about the memories made over slices and games.
Layoffs hit high since COVID-19, but small businesses face worker shortage
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — New data shows small businesses are struggling to find workers as the number of layoffs this year are reaching numbers not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The worker shortage is even having an impact at...
Palisades plant set for historic nuclear restart with $400M federal investment boost
COVERT TWP. — The Palisades Nuclear Plant, a facility shut down just two years ago, is poised to become the first U.S. commercial nuclear power reactor ever to be restarted, a result of a $400 million investment announced Dec. 2 by the U.S. Department of Energy and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Semi-trucks shine for the holidays in third annual highway Christmas parade
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — There was no need to head out to a Christmas light show Saturday if you were along Red Arrow Highway, because local truck drivers brought one to you. The Red Arrow Convoy was a chance to show their creativity and put on a mobile Christmas...
Schoolcraft brings back drama, choir
Schoolcraft Superintendent Nate Ledlow announced the upcoming return of performing arts electives at the November school board meeting. The district has already begun looking for teachers to organize the returning electives, drama and choir. “Some things just went away with COVID, and no one can explain why,” said...
All Stories Matter – Johnathan Yarbrough, All About the Community
In this episode of ‘All Stories Matter,’ Marvinetta Woodley Penn engages in a captivating conversation with Jonathan Yarbrough. Jonathan shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Kalamazoo to his aspirations in sports management. He reflects on his experiences with local community centers, the impact of...
K-Central fends off P-Central in final seconds for wild opening night hoops win
PORTAGE, MI –– As Ben Johnson’s wide open 3 at the buzzer dangerously danced on the front rim and popped out, TJ Terrentine could finally exhale. “Thank you, God,” Terrentine said. That was the reaction from Terrentine and Kalamazoo Central, fending off Portage Central in the...
Jalen Buckley’s two long touchdown runs lead Western Michigan to MAC Championship
DETROIT (AP) -- Jalen Buckley had touchdown runs of 67 and 64 yards and Western Michigan won the MAC Championship, defeating Miami of Ohio 23-13 on Saturday. Buckley's 67-yard touchdown burst on

















