Kalamazoo MI

PORTAGE, Mich. — Volunteers rallied to support local pantries Saturday as Michiganders continue to face the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) pause. Organized by Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo, the "Drive for Democracy Food Drive" was held at Meijer on South Westnedge Avenue from 12-2 p.m. Saturday....

In a month meant for celebrations, many Michigan families are finding it hard to keep the table full. Here’s how some local groups are stepping up.

Two Grand Valley State University freshmen were involved in a car accident Sunday, Nov. 2 that resulted in four deaths and left two others injured. An email sent to residents of Kirkpatrick Living Center Monday, Nov. 3, which was obtained by the Lanthorn, notified that two of the building’s residents were involved in...

It’s raining cats and dogs in Barry County — but especially cats, according to volunteers with the Barry County Humane Society. Since 1959, the Barry County Humane Society has helped improve the lives of animals in Barry County. Now in its 66th year, the Humane Society provides education and resources to county pet...

Photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Institute of Arts How can paper pave the way to freedom? On November 12-13, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) and community partners will explore this question and many others as they host a series of programs with poet, lawyer, and activist Reginald Dwayne Betts. These programs are...

HICKORY CORNERS, Mich. — A soldier from the Revolutionary War was honored Saturday at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners. Members of the Joseph B. Westnedge Chapter Sons of the American Revolution hosted the event, honoring Thomas Campbell, who also went by Camel. PHOTOS: Blue Star Mothers host...

Authorities are investigating a water main break that happened in Battle Creek early Sunday morning.

After decades of dialogue, this interchange has become a reality. Community stakeholders hope this will divert commercial traffic from neighborhoods and provide economic opportunity for the Northside.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Gloria, a two-year-old Chihuahua at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, is hoping to find her home. Gloria is the ideal companion for those who prefer smaller pets, according to SPCA of Southwest Michigan Executive Director Katie Timber. Timber described Gloria as fast and playful, noting an...

Air Zoo in Portage expands access to hands-on science fun for all.