State budget provides $3.5M for four Kalamazoo County initiatives
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Four Kalamazoo County projects are getting funding in the 2026 state budget, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Oct. 7. Of the $81 billion allocated to schools, state departments, local governments and roads, $3,540,000 is coming back to Kalamazoo County, per state documents. The city of...
New Kalamazoo State Theatre owners paid over $1.5M for downtown properties
KALAMAZOO, MI — According to city property records, the Kalamazoo State Theatre and Harvey’s on the Mall were sold for a combined $1.525 million in September. The new owners of both buildings, Dan and Holly Carmichael, closed on the two properties on Monday, Sept. 29, one day before they announced the acquisitions.
Michigan National Guard soldiers deploying to Southwest Border
120 Soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1430th Engineer Company, based in Traverse City, deployed to the Southwest Border to support federal law enforcement efforts. The Soldiers will depart from Lawson Ice Arena in Kalamazoo at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Their mission is to provide support...
Four escape trailer fire, multiple departments respond
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. -- South Haven Area Emergency Services reports crews responded to a trailer fire around 4:08 a.m., Thursday, at 21980 M-140. Crews from Covert Township and Bangor Community Fire Department also responded. Firefighters arrived to find all four occupants had already escaped the home, while the...
Crews douse house fire along Eagle Lake
Eight fire departments responded to a house fire on Eagle Lake near Mattawan Wednesday.
Police investigate armed robbery in Battle Creek
Police in Battle Creek are investigating an armed robbery that was reported earlier this week.
Lakefront home catches fire in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A lakefront home caught fire in Texas Township, public safety officials said. At 3:03 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Texas Township Fire Department responded to 963 Treasure Island Drive for a report of a house fire. Firefighters found the front of the house on fire...
Kalamazoo’s Two Fellas Grill Shuts Down Gull Road Spot Suddenly
Two Fellas Grill suddenly closes its Gull Road spot in Kalamazoo, leaving locals without a late-night food favorite.
Antwerp Township gives Lawton police 30 days to find new police training ground
LAWTON, Mich. — A dispute over where police can train with firearms is building in Van Buren County. The Lawton Police Department says they've honed their skills in one spot for years, but Antwerp Township is giving them 30 days to find another place to practice. Now, the department is appealing that decision.
Kalamazoo residents share priorities for next city manager
Kalamazoo residents are sharing their thoughts on what they want to see in the city's next leader as the City Commission prepares to select a new city manager within the week.
