Downtown TR social district to expand to amphitheater, with conditions
THREE RIVERS — Downtown Three Rivers’ Main Street Commons social district will soon expand to the new amphitheater on Joshua Drive. However, it will not be without conditions. On Tuesday, Three Rivers city commissioners approved by a 4-1 vote the request from the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority...
HUD Secretary Scott Turner visits West Michigan, discusses need for affordable housing
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner visited Kalamazoo County to spotlight affordable housing and discuss the challenges Americans face as housing costs remain a national concern. “Housing affordability is a big deal in our country right now,” Turner said during a st
Progress Continues On Paris Baguette’s New Portage Location
The new Paris Baguette bakery is taking shape in Portage with photos showing construction progress of West Michigan’s first location.
Kalamazoo house, car fire considered suspicious, six people displaced
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Six people have been forced out of their homes by an early morning house fire which is being called suspicious by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Public safety officers arrived just after 6 a.m. to the 500 Block of Walnut Court to find both a...
New Goodwill Store Opens In Richland At 8860 N. 32nd St. Next To Tavern...
Goodwill is back in Richland with a new store next to Tavern 32, but some locals are raising concerns about rising prices and support for those in need.
Grand Rapids and Allegan included in statewide $19M affordable housing expansion
Nearly $19 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are being awarded to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority supporting the creation of 603 new affordable housing units across 13 developments in nine Michigan communities. In Grand Rapids, the 848 Division development is receiving over $1.4 million
Kalamazoo County judge fighting to get back on ballot after being disqualified
KALAMAZOO, MI — A Kalamazoo County District Court judge is fighting to get back on the ballot after being disqualified over an issue with an affidavit and a failure to pay $2,025 in late filing fees. After paying the back fees, filing a nominating petition to get back on...
I went on a sting with child predator hunters in Kalamazoo. Here’s how it...
KALAMAZOO, MI — An adult thinks they’re chatting online with an underage boy. The chat moves off the dating app, and the adult wants to meet up. They get a hotel room. Maybe some booze. And they show up to find a 35-year-old predator hunter — who goes...
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi honors elders with annual powwow this weekend
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is having a powwow at the Pine Creek Indian Reservation Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21. Owyn Zapata is one of the organizers. He said to expect a celebration of Potawatomi culture with vendors, food, song, and dance. Performances will feature visiting drums from trib
“It feels like I can breathe again.” Meet Michigan’s newest lottery millionaire.
A 46 year old Calhoun County man took home a massive 1 million dollar prize after picking up a scratch off ticket in Battle Creek
