Teens learning aviation 101, logging flight time toward future pilot license in Marshall
MARSHALL, Mich. — The first session of an aviation camp for teenagers started on Monday. Battle Creek | Opening day for Michigan's only Jack in the Box restaurant, at least nine more on the way. Skyventure Aviation's Sky Camp at Brooks Field Airport began on Monday and will go...
‘Bait and switch’: Potential Kalamazoo data center draws neighbors to speak out
The City of Kalamazoo says the property owner of 2839 Full Circle Drive, which currently houses the marijuana grow facility Harbor Farmz, inquired about a potential change in use for their property to a small-scale data center.
Fired superintendent to receive $412k+ payout after divided Comstock Twp. board vote
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — High tensions flared during a Comstock Township meeting Monday night as four board members made the decision to give more than $412,000 of township funds to recently fired Superintendent Scott Hess in one lump-sum payment, as part of his release agreement. The vote centered on...
‘Use your power to prevent this’: Kalamazoo residents blast data center idea
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A cannabis company’s desire to attract a data center to Kalamazoo has sparked concern among some city residents. Harbor Farmz announced it is selling its marijuana processing facility at 2839 Full Circle Drive and targeting the property for data center redevelopment, via a June 9 press release.
We are only halfway through the year, and Michigan has already had 20 confirmed...
Thursday night's severe weather has been confirmed to have caused two EF-0 tornadoes.
Allegan County Sheriff’s Office: Cruiser hit near Plainwell
A deputy sustained minor injuries when his cruiser was hit by another vehicle north of Plainwell Sunday, authorities say.
79-year-old woman sent to hospital following two-vehicle crash
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- A 79-year-old Otsego, Michigan woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Jefferson Township on Saturday afternoon. The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports deputies responded to the area of M-60 and Daily Road around 1:30 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash. Deputies determined a vehicle, driven by...
‘I took the chance’: 87-year-old receives region’s first minimally invasive valve repair
PORTAGE, Mich. — A major milestone in modern medicine proves it’s never too late to take a chance. Pat Zerfas, 87, has been dealing with a leaky tricuspid valve in her heart for years, leading to fatigue, swelling in the legs and shortness of breath during daily tasks.
U.S. Energy Secretary ties Michigan nuclear power plant to data centers
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County will help power data centers while bringing down utility rates when it reopens later this year. Wright discussed the plant during a...
Pleasant weather will give way to storms. When severe weather returns
After a pleasant start to the week, Michigan is forecast to see rain and thunderstorms develop as early as Tuesday afternoon, June 16, and linger on and off through Thursday, June 18, with noticeably cooler air. On Tuesday, June 16, thunderstorms are forecast to arrive during the afternoon and evening...
