Water main break shuts off water, street in Battle Creek
A water main break in Battle Creek will leave dozens of families temporarily without water Monday, officials said.
Mustard Plug, Payton & Annabelle, American Hotel System, Incantations heat up the holidays
Our recap of musical romps from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo casts a wide net via styles and traditions, from Mustard Plug’s ska spectacle to a folk duo’s tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. Browse the photos. The post-Christmas music celebrations in West Michigan cast a wide net in terms...
Bronson avoids care disruption with new United Healthcare contract
Bronson Health Group and United Healthcare Inc. have agreed on a new contract for patient care payments. The deal between the Kalamazoo health system and one of the nation’s largest health insurance carriers will keep all Bronson hospitals, outpatient medical centers and physician offices within UnitedHealthcare’s...
A New Bar Is Taking Over The Old Union Building
With the old Beer Exchange closing its doors, a new chapter is about to unfold in downtown Kalamazoo's nightlife. Can you feel the excitement in the air?
No injuries reported after apartment fire in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — No injuries were reported after a residential fire in Battle Creek on Friday. Just before 8:30 p.m., the Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) responded to Lakeview Avenue for a report of a fire at a single-story apartment with four units. Local: Hamilton fire chief David...
Arctic blast brings frigid temperatures, high winds and slick road conditions
A Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect at 1 a.m. Monday, lasting until 1 a.m. Tuesday for Berrien, Cass, and St. Joseph Counties in Michigan, as well as LaPorte, St. Joseph, and Elkhart Counties in Indiana. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued in Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph...
Kalamazoo intersection floods, closing road amid heavy rain
A Kalamazoo intersection has been closed for flooding, according to police.
Update: Dense fog advisory affecting Southern Michigan until Sunday morning – quarter mile visibility
At 3:46 a.m. EST on Sunday, the National Weather Service released an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. EST for Cass, St. Joseph, Branch, Hillsdale and Berrien counties. The weather service adds to be ready for, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Gusty winds...
Plainwell-area bicyclist killed in crash on Christmas
PLAINWELL, Mich. — A Plainwell man is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in heavy fog on the evening of Christmas, the Michigan State Police (MSP) said. According to MSP, around 7:15 p.m. troopers from the Wayland Post responded to a crash between a vehicle and a buke on 10th Street south of...
St. Joseph County man injured as handgun accidentally discharges
MENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The St Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Saturday. According to a news release, a 46-year-old man was placing a loaded pistol into a safe at a residence in the 24000 block of Pinhook Road in Mendon Township when the firearm fell to...
