She left Kalamazoo to escape toxic gas. She came back with a solution.
KALAMAZOO, MI — A resident who moved out of Kalamazoo years ago returned this week, delivering 50 air purifiers to help people breathe easier. Brandi Crawford-Johnson, who now lives in min-Michigan, made the rounds in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, Aug. 20, dropping off air purifiers at schools, day cares and homes.
Southwest Michigan Finally Gets Its Long-awaited Kroger Store
After years without a Kroger, Portage is gearing up for a grocery revival that locals have been longing for.
Man dies in Bedford Township motorcycle crash
A 64-year-old Emmett Township man died Thursday, Aug. 21, following a motorcycle crash in Bedford Township. Battle Creek police and LifeCare Ambulance responded to the 22000 block of M-37 for a report of a motorcycle crash with injuries shortly before 9:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the motorcycle on fire,...
Briggs Dam in Paw Paw to get $3M replacement
Briggs Dam in Paw Paw is set to be replaced as part of a $3 million project. In the fall of 2017, the dam was the site of a partial breach.
Bumblebee thought to be extinct in Michigan found in Kalamazoo
A rare species of bumblebee thought to be extinct in Michigan was recently rediscovered in Kalamazoo. The rusty-patched bumblebee was last spotted in Michigan in 1999, according to Michigan State University and was the first bumblebee to receive federal protection, after it was declared endangered in 2017. But after...
Call of the Wild & Sustaining the Note • An Exclusive Interview with TED...
The legendary Michigan-made musical artist and cultural activist Ted Nugent, who CREEM magazine dubbed the Motor City Madman is bringing his 50th Anniversary ‘Stranglehold’ Tour to Saginaw’ iconic Temple Theatre this Wednesday, August 27th, kicking off a string of Michigan dates through September 4th that also...
Get Ready For Galesburg’s First Witches In The Woods Festival
As leaves begin to turn, a spellbinding festival is brewing in Galesburg, promising a witchy good time for all ages.
Northbound U.S. 131 to close for third consecutive weekend
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Part of U.S. 131 is closing for the third and final consecutive weekend as crews install a new bridge over the highway. Northbound U.S. 131 will close just before the U.S. 131 business route interchange at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 through 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25.
“They just let these people out”: Kalamazoo Township rehab closes suddenly
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Gilmore Community Healing Center in Kalamazoo Township closed on Thursday, FOX 17 reporter Julie Dunmire is told. While Julie was at the center reporting on Friday, someone came to the door looking for help, which may not be available at that location anymore. The center...
Kroger Returns To Southwest Michigan With New Portage Location
After years without a Kroger, Portage is gearing up for a grocery revival that locals have been longing for.