Inmate from Kalamazoo dies in South Carolina prison, feds say
An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Edgefield died Monday.
The Wall That Heals arrives in Calhoun County
Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Harper Creek High School through Sunday. The Wall That Heals arrived in Calhoun County on Tuesday, escorted by more than 350 motorcycles ahead of public viewing through Sunday at Harper Creek High School. The procession began at Galesburg-Augusta High School, led by law en
Portage City Council to interview four finalists for city manager at City Hall
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage will be interviewing four candidates for their city manager position Wednesday. The interviews will take place Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Portage City Hall, and will be livestreamed here. Local: West Michigan dispensary responds as new CDC cannabis diagnosis data shows more...
Gull Meadow Farms prepares for Kalamazoo Balloon Fest
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Beginning Friday, visitors to Gull Meadow Farms near Kalamazoo can attend the 14th annual Kalamazoo Balloon Fest and see more than two dozen hot air balloons. “The Kalamazoo Balloon Fest is one of those events that brings the entire community together,” event director Derrick...
Gatehouse deed reveals WMU can’t alter or demolish the historic building without state approval
Western Michigan University’s plans for a historic house on east campus may be complicated by a nearly thirty-year-old agreement. In 1998, WMU acquired the house that was once part of the state hospital from the state of Michigan. A copy of the deed obtained by WMUK includes preservation covenants...
Update: Preliminary DTSB findings released in Zimmy’s Tavern explosion and fire
The NTSB has released their preliminary findings about the explosion and fire at Zimmy’s Tavern. On Wednesday, officials said they found natural gas underground on nearby properties and inside the sewer system, consistent with a leak in the system. A leaking fusion joint was found during the investigation. Their report
Commercial building in Kalamazoo catches fire, police say
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — UPDATE: As of 6:20 p.m., the fire has been fully extinguished and crews are no longer at the scene, according to police. Crews have been working to put out a fire in Kalamazoo Wednesday evening, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). A commercial...
Large load falls off semi, shuts down part of Otsego’s East River Street
OTSEGO, Mich. — Part of East River Street in Otsego is closed after a large load from a truck fell onto the pavement. According to the Otsego Fire Department, there are no reported injuries or damage to anything, other than a semi-truck that was carrying a large load of recycled cardboard.
Bronson LakeView Hospital to Expand Emergency Room $15M project moves forward in Paw Paw...
Bronson Healthcare has received final certificate-of-need approval from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a nearly $15 million project to renovate, relocate and expand the emergency department at Bronson LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw. Construction could begin late in the fourth quarter, with compl
Paw Paw Village Council approves support for Red Arrow Convoy – Lighted Truck Parade
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Village Council on Monday, Aug. 10, approved to send a letter of support for the Red Arrow Convoy – Lighted Truck Parade to be held Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning in Kalamazoo County and making its way through Van Buren and Berrien counties.
