Old board to remain in charge for now at troubled Kalamazoo food co-op, judge...
A Kalamazoo County judge has issued a preliminary injunction to keep a newly elected board from taking over a local food cooperative.
An evening in Sabrina’s Light: Battle Creek gala honors teen
A Battle Creek gala this Saturday will celebrate the legacy of Sabrina Almaraz, a teenager who died 11 years ago, and the animal rescue organization her family built in her name.
Neighbors complain about piles of junk left behind after removal of homeless encampment
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — There are growing complaints about garbage left behind in a Kalamazoo neighborhood. About two months ago, the City of Kalamazoo removed people living at a homeless encampment at the end of Leona Avenue behind railroad tracks along Portage Creek. Amanda Perkins lives on Leona Avenue and...
Social media buzz draws hundreds to Cookie’s Five Star Grill reopening on Douglas Avenue
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A local small business reopened temporarily Thursday, after being closed since 2024. Cookie's Five Star Grill offers traditional Creole-inspired soul food, with menu items featuring smothered catfish, dirty rice, Cajun shrimp, and more. Hundreds lined up along Douglas Avenue in Kalamazoo for a taste
Kalamazoo motorcyclist killed in Gull Road crash, police say
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo man died Thursday following a crash on Gull Road, according to the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department. The crash happened at 4 p.m. between Elkerton Avenue and Colgrove Avenue. Previous coverage: Crash closes Gull Road between Colgrove, Elkerton avenues in Kalamazoo, now open. Office
After city dispute, Battle Creek woman turns positivity sign into community campaign
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Jonna Siano’s positivity campaign is growing beyond the chalkboard she put along Capital Avenue for the past six summers. After the City of Battle Creek told Siano her sign did not comply with local rules, she says the response from the community inspired her to launch BC Positivity.
‘A place to call home’: Paw Paw Senior Center relocates to bigger facility
PAW PAW, Mich. — The Senior Center in Paw Paw has found a new home. The community facility has moved from Freshwater Church to the former Cedar Street Elementary School building. Seniors got their first look into the new space Thursday, with a special welcome– to seniors, from seniors....
Deadline for train crossing fix in Kalamazoo passes with no change
The significant bump in the road around an Amtrak rail crossing outside of Western Michigan University's campus remains, despite a summer deadline to address the crossing.
Health officials warn of harmful algae in Hampton Lake in Portage
As health officials warn people to stay out of one Portage lake due to concerns about a harmful algal bloom, they are giving the all-clear for another.
Chet VandenBerg wins Michigan Mid-Am
Chet VandenBerg of Portage held off two past champions to capture the 44th GAM Mid-Amateur Championship at The Highlands at Harbor Springs, finishing the 36-hole event at 3-under 139. The 37-year-old followed his opening 5-under 67 with an even-par 72 on the Arthur Hills Course to edge Scott Strickland of...
