Photos: Maranda Park Party Recess in at Milwood Elementary in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (ABC 4) — At the final Maranda Park Party Recess of the summer, kids at Milwood Elementary School in Kalamazoo were surprised with outdoor activities, free basketballs and more. Outdoor activities were provided by First Tee, Priority Health, Air Zoo, Fifth Third Bank, Meijer, Biggby Coffee, Bethany,...
Kalamazoo Twp supervisor: ‘There is no plan to sell the Grand Prairie Golf Course’
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — While the future of a beloved Kalamazoo golf course is up in the air, one township official is making it clear that there are no plans to sell it at this time. Two longtime managers at Grand Prairie Golf Course will be retiring at the...
Gunfire hits Battle Creek home while residents on vacation, police say
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) is investigating a report of gunfire that damaged a home Sunday. At around 10:30 p.m., BCPD officers responded to Rebecca Road after residents returned home from vacation to discover their home had been hit by gunfire. Crime: Teens with...
Early childhood millages strengthen childcare system
Across Michigan, families face a difficult reality. Childcare is often too expensive to afford, while providers struggle to cover costs and pay workers sustainable wages. “The average cost of childcare is very high, but at the same time the workforce is just not paid for the essential work that they’re doing,” says Ann
Mountain Dew Found Sitting Open On Feta Cheese At Kalamazoo Meijer
Someone shopping at a Kalamazoo Meijer found an open Mountain Dew bottle sitting on top of the feta cheese in the dairy aisle — and yes, they filmed it.
Sunflower Days ahead: Gull Meadow Farms to celebrate color, connection
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — For the next three weekends, Gull Meadow Farms will welcome visitors to frolic amongst five acres of sunflowers. The annual Sunflower Days celebration, kicking off Thursday, July 30 and wrapping up Sunday, Aug. 16, promises more flowers, more moments to capture and more reasons to gather with tho
Case against man accused of shooting sheriff’s deputy in Kalamazoo moves forward
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The case against the man accused of shooting a sheriff's deputy is moving forward after a hearing Tuesday. Jaylen Lipsey, 28, was formally charged with assault with intent to murder and issued a $1 million bond for release on July 20 after Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy Kaleb Mortime
Police: Two Kalamazoo teens arrested with stolen guns
Two Kalamazoo teens are under arrest after police say they found them in possession of stolen guns.
Fazoli’s closes final restaurant in West Michigan
Fazoli's has closed its restaurant in Battle Creek, marking the end of the fast-food Italian chain's presence in West Michigan.
Cruise the Creek returns with classic cars in Battle Creek
Cruise the Creek will bring classic and customized vehicles to downtown Battle Creek from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8 for a free community car show event. The gathering is open to the public and will feature vehicles that are at least 25 years old, along with customized modern vehicles, according to a community announcement. Or
