$19.6M Kalamazoo Avenue two-way conversion project could begin in July
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Construction could soon begin on Kalamazoo's highly-traveled Kalamazoo Avenue, converting it from a one-way to a two-way street. Monday, Kalamazoo City Commissioners will be reviewing two contracts related to the $19.6 million conversion project. The first is a $2.1 million contract with local engine
Calhoun County chip seal work begins June 1 with road closures
The Calhoun County Road Department will begin chip seal road work June 1. The maintenance will run through August. The chip seal process is designed to extend the life of roads and improve driving conditions while reducing overall maintenance costs, according to a community announcement. Roads will be closed to through
Michigan tribal community hosts annual fundraiser to support domestic violence victims
BATTLE CREEK, MI - An annual fundraising event returns to Battle Creek Friday to combat domestic violence. The annual Chief Moguago Golf Against Domestic Violence Outing brings together hundreds of golfers, tribal leaders and community advocates with a shared mission: to shine a light of hope for survivors and families
Kalamazoo Will Soon Be Home to Michigan’s First QuikTrip
QuikTrip fans in Michigan finally have a reason to celebrate! After years of expansion across the Midwest, the chain is finally heading to The Mitten.
Man wanted in Kalamazoo homicide arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A suspect wanted in connection to a homicide in Kalamazoo in January was arrested in Louisiana. 21-year-old Dakwon Antwon Cornell Johnson was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Thursday, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). Previous coverage: KDPS seeks public help in loc
54,000 gallons of raw sewage spills, some enters Kalamazoo River
BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Raw sewage was spilled in downtown Battle Creek this week totaling about 54,000 gallons, according to a city statement. The discharge took place from Saturday, May 23, through Friday, May 29, but has now been contained. A plugged line caused raw sewage to back up and overflow near 171 Michigan Ave.
Union City parks to temporarily close for major renovation projects
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – Extensive improvements will begin at Riverview and Heritage Cultural Parks in Union City the week of June 8, as construction officially starts on a major $850,000 transformation project. Funded by a Michigan DNR SPARK Grant, the initiative will bring a wave of new features...
Kessler, Veldt usher in record-breaking era for Vicksburg field events
VICKSBURG, Mich. — Records are made to be broken. The only issue is that these records seemed rather untouchable. Until the month of May rolled around. Kam Kessler and Lyla Veldt recently came away with record breaking performances for Vicksburg track and field, with Kessler breaking a 54-year-old record in shotput and
Subdivision expansion nears final approval in Portage
PORTAGE, MI -- A new 21-home subdivision expansion is nearing final approvals for new home construction in Portage. The Portage City Council approved on Tuesday, May 26, public infrastructure work being done to grow Oakland Farms, a single-family subdivision just west of where Oakland Drive and Shaver Road meet. The 21
National Cereal Festival returns to Battle Creek
The National Cereal Festival will return to downtown Battle Creek June 13, offering a free morning of food, entertainment and family activities, according to a community announcement. The annual festival is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon along McCamly Street, stretching from Michigan Avenue to Hamblin Avenue. Organizers

















