Deputies: No one hurt after barn fire near Martin
No one was injured after a barn fire near Martin Tuesday afternoon, deputies say.
One Well Brewing launches its own line of spirits
At its Kalamazoo taproom, One Well Brewing is now serving cocktails made with its very own liquor.
Comstock Twp. resident temporarily appointed to board after 4 members resign
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — A Comstock Township resident will temporarily serve on the township board to allow city leaders to fill vacant positions left by four board members who all resigned within days of each other. Resident Bill Korb was appointed to the board Tuesday by the Kalamazoo County...
After 26 Years the Old Plainwell Paper Mill May Finally See New Life
Plainwell’s abandoned paper mill could soon have new tenants and a new purpose. Here’s what we know about the possible redevelopment.
5 places to get great ice cream in Calhoun County
The weather has been warmer, which means those ice cream cravings start again. Here are some delicious ice cream parlors you should try this summer. A Battle Creek favorite, located off of M-66, Station 66 is a great place to get the award-winning Ashby's ice cream. They have classic flavors like moose tracks and blue
How public libraries instill literacy in littles
Wondering where exemplary literacy programming for preschoolers, toddlers, and even infants is taking place? Visit any public library in any Michigan county. Three fine examples are Kent District Library (KDL), Detroit Public Library (DPL), and Battle Creek’s Willard Library. “We are an important resource because we ar
Public opposed to homeless encampment removal on Kalamazoo’s northside
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo city commissioners got an earful last night from residents who disagreed with public safety’s decision to clear the homeless encampment on North Edwards Street last Thursday. The homeless were given 72 hours to vacate the vacant lot, and those that didn’t were...
Protest held to remove flock cameras in Kalamazoo
Monday night’s Kalamazoo City Commission meeting was packed with protestors calling for leaders to remove flock cameras from the city.
Kalamazoo-area train conductor opens up about the hidden toll behind tragedies on tracks
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two fatal incidents on Kalamazoo train tracks in June, just 12 days apart, put a spotlight on rail safety in West Michigan, and the toll that repeated crashes and close calls can take on train crews and the community. A 52-year-old man was killed on the...
Battle Creek oversight board says officers showed bias towards Washington Heights community
The Battle Creek Community Oversight Board said city police officers showed bias towards the Washington Heights community during an incident last June. "You can go in handcuffs" On June 14, an argument broke out between several Battle Creek police officers and members of the Washington Heights neighborhood after they d
