Demolition of Southwestern Junior High continues
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — An abandoned, 100-year-old school is being torn down. Farewell | Former Southwestern Junior High students walk through building before demolition. Demolition of Southwestern Junior High started in July and continued Thursday after Battle Creek Public Schools said it had to come down due to public
This transformation at Binder Park Zoo brings African wildlife up close to visitors
BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Binder Park Zoo will open Msaga Shamba, a reimagined exhibit space, following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 22, transforming what was once known as Forest Farm into an immersive experience designed to connect visitors with wildlife and conservation. The exhibit, whose name translates
Kalamazoo considers killing deer to protect trees near city, drawing concerns
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — The city of Kalamazoo is considering a deer hunt in Comstock Township to combat deforestation and protect the regional public water supply. The issue was discussed Wednesday, Aug. 19, during a special meeting of the Comstock Charter Township Board. The city of Kalamazoo owns the...
Kalamazoo commissioner proposes no-barrier shelter as dozens are removed from encampment
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The issue of homelessness is front and center for Kalamazoo City Commissioners following the removal of an encampment on North Edwards Street last Friday. During Monday night's Kalamazoo City Commission meeting, residents voiced their frustrations with the city's decision to remove the encampment, wh
Worker dies at Kalamazoo-area aluminum plant
A worker died at a metro Kalamazoo aluminum plant Tuesday.
Rollover crash injures 7, closes part of South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A rollover crash injured seven people in Kalamazoo on Thursday. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, the two-car crash happened on South Westnedge Avenue near Whites Road. Details on how the crash happened were not disclosed, but public safety officers say a total of...
Massachusetts man gets 3-20 years in prison for stealing $630K from Portage residents
PORTAGE, Mich. — A Massachusetts man will be spending the next 3-20 years behind bars for stealing thousands of dollars from senior citizens in Portage. In October, the FBI notified the Portage Department of Public Safety about a nationwide organized crime ring targeting seniors and defrauding them of large amounts of
Soul food restaurant finds footing, more traffic after move to Portage mall
PORTAGE, MI –– When Gregory Adams decided to move from his first brick and mortar location to the former Olga’s in The Crossroads mall, he thought he’d be closed one day and open the next. Greg’s Gourmet, a creative soul food restaurant, ended up being closed...
Man faces multiple charges after fleeing police and crashing in Paw Paw
A 29-year-old man faces multiple charges, including meth possession, after fleeing deputies and crashing at a Paw Paw intersection.
River’s Edge Apartments expected to help relieve demand for housing
A Way Home — Housing Solutions: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s series on solutions to homelessness and ways to increase affordable housing. It is made possible by a coalition of funders, including Kalamazoo County, the ENNA Foundation, and Kalamazoo County Land Bank. Seven years...
