Urban League event centered on African American advancement
The Southwestern Michigan Urban League hosted an event focused on advancing the African American community on March 28. The event, titled "From State to Strategy: Advancing the African American Community Forward," featured food, entertainment and a fireside chat, according to a community announcement. Panelists...
Restoration work begins on an ancient mound in Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park
Restoration work began this week on an ancient mound located in Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park. The indigenous people of pre-colonial North America were known to build mounds that look like large hills for ceremonial purposes. One of those mounds is in Bronson Park. Though experts have not been able to...
Kalamazoo’s Sirens Get A Monthly Test This Saturday
This Saturday, Kalamazoo will put its outdoor warning sirens to the test. Let’s see how ready the city really is for emergencies.
West Michigan Air Show Once Again Competing to be the Best in U.S.
Battle Creek Field of Flight, the largest Fourth of July air show in the U.S., is competing for the nation’s top spot in 2026. Vote daily through May 6 to help it reach No. 1.
Battle Creek selects next assistant city manager and fire chief
The city of Battle Creek has promoted two longtime employees to key leadership roles. Marcie Gillette and Bush McCarthy have been promoted to assistant city manager and fire chief, respectively. Both bring decades of experience, deep institutional knowledge, and strong connections to the Battle Creek community. City...
Photos: Severe Storms Slammed Southwest Michigan With High Winds, Hail, and Tornado Warnings
Late-night thunderstorms rattled Southwest Michigan, leaving folks on edge as the winds howled and rain poured down. A story of nature’s power is coming up.
Beacon Kalamazoo Earns Dual Awards for Safety and Care
Just months after national recognition, Beacon Kalamazoo wins both care and safety awards, leading Michigan hospitals.
Michigan Creek Turns Bright Green and Now People Are Worried
A creek in Springfield, Michigan turned bright green, and now officials are trying to figure out what caused it while warning people to stay away. Slug:
Several walnut trees cut down and stolen in Southwest Michigan
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — Several walnut trees were cut down and stolen while a property owner was out of town, police said. The theft happened at a home in Hartford Township, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office said in a Wednesday, April 2, news release. A white...
Tornado warning issued for St. Joseph County
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning in Northern Indiana on Thursday, April 2, from until 11 p.m.. This warning applies to Cass and St. Joseph counties in Michigan. Officials also warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The NWS warns: "TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the...
