Court docs: Caretaker delayed seeking help for unresponsive baby, tampered with evidence instead
Court documents allege that the caretaker charged in the death of a 3-month-old did not immediately seek help when she discovered that the baby was unresponsive. Instead, she is accused of tampering with evidence and fleeing the scene.
Otsego Public Schools honors retiring staff members
From classrooms and athletic fields to student leadership programs, curriculum committees and extracurricular activities, 10 Otsego Public Schools employees are closing the book on their careers after decades of service to the district. The retirees were recently recognized by the Otsego Board of Education, with distri
New footage shows moments before BCPD detained 16-year-old boy, community board to review
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Newly obtained dashcam video shows the moments before a 16-year-old boy was approached by Battle Creek police, in a controversial confrontation now under review by the city’s Community Oversight Board. The video, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, shows Jeremiah Spearman walkin
Kalamazoo Valley Community College sunsetting sustainable brewing program
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is sunsetting its sustainable brewing program because of low enrollment and changes in the brewing industry, the school said.
KVET, Battle Creek police arrest three suspects
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Three people have been arrested by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team with the help of Battle Creek police. Two men, 40 and 34-years-old, were the targets of a drug sales investigation when KVET and Battle Creek police executed a search warrant on Friday in the 40 block of West Burnha
Portage trail, 4 parks will close for resurfacing projects
PORTAGE, MI -- Several Portage parks and a trail will be briefly closed this summer for resurfacing projects. The Portage City Council approved $535,874 at a Tuesday, June 23 meeting to fund parking lot pavement resurfacing at the following parks:. South Westnedge Park, 9010 S. Westnedge Ave. Portage Creek Bicentennial
Campaign launched to help Kalamazoo County residents keep Medicaid as rules change
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — With major federal policy changes set to take effect in January 2027, local community leaders and lawmakers gathered in Kalamazoo Wednesday morning to launch "Medicaid Matters: Stay Covered, Kalamazoo!" a campaign focused on helping Kalamazoo County residents maintain Medicaid coverage. The W.E. Upjo
Free food, games and haircuts await at City Kids Day in Battle Creek
Annual City Kids Day hits Battle Creek on June 27. The free event begins at noon at Kellogg Arena and Festival Market Square, 1 McCamly St. South, Battle Creek, according to a community announcement. Family-friendly activities The event is geared toward youth and families in the Battle Creek area. Activities include
New location for Paw Paw Farmers’ Market
Following several years at the corner of Gremps Street and West Michigan Avenue, the Paw Paw Farmers’ Market recently opened at its new location, the Van Buren County Park, in downtown Paw Paw. The farmers’ market is open Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ~Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod.
I-94 To US 131 Ramp Closure In Kalamazoo Set For 60 Days Due To...
Kalamazoo drivers are adjusting to the I-94 to US 131 ramp closure for at least 60 days while $13.4 million in construction aims to ease traffic congestion.

















