Kalamazoo MI

Oaklawn Hospital has expanded its robotic surgery program, which could mean smaller incisions, less pain and shorter recovery times for patients. The hospital added a third daVinci5 surgical system this spring, according to a community announcement. The technology is used in general surgery, gynecology and urology, acc

KALAMAZOO, MI -- The Kalamazoo City Commission approved two contracts totaling $19 million to fund the two-way conversion of Kalamazoo Avenue at a Monday, June 1, City Commission meeting. Kalamazoo Avenue is a major westbound thoroughfare through the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. Transitioning the road to two-way traffi

In Colon, Michigan, BJ Mallen is on a quirky mission to make his town the only Colon in the U.S., suggesting playful new names for others.

Fifth Third Bancorp, which acquired Comerica Incorporated in February, is closing 75 bank branches in Michigan, government records show.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Southwest Michigan saw six softball teams claim district championships over the weekend. See which teams won titles below. Portage Central wins first district title since 2023. Madison Piotter hit a home run in the semifinal and Gabby Liggett sealed the deal with a complete game gem...

A cash assistance program for new mothers has expanded to three more communities in Kalamazoo County: Oshtemo Township, the city of Galesburg, and Wakeshma Township. Kalamazoo is also included.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For more than a century, Franklin Iron and Metal has helped its neighbors recycle unwanted appliances, cars and electronics, turning them into reusable materials. Founded in 1900 by Myer Franklin in Battle Creek, the company began by recycling rags and textiles. Over time, Franklin Iron...

THREE RIVERS, MI — With no new contract in place by midnight on Sunday, May 31, 250 third-shift workers at American Axle walked off the job to join nearly 750 other coworkers in going on strike. As they exited the building, at 1 Manufacturing Way, they were greeted with...

Despite a rather dry May, most of West Michigan still saw a top 10 wettest spring on record thanks to a very active March and April.

KALAMAZOO, MI — A woman whose 3-year-old daughter shot herself with a loaded gun stored in an unlocked console of the mother’s car will face zero jail time. Ashley Lynn Howard, 36, received a delayed sentence on Monday, June 1, a little over a year after Howard’s then 3-year-old daughter shot herself.