Weather Watches and Warnings for Thanksgiving
LANSING, MI — The first real blasty of winter weather is coming in time for Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service offices have issued blizzard warnings across the U.P. and turned winter storm watches into winter storm warnings for most of west Michigan through Thanksgiving. The weather turns bad later...
Volunteers serve free Thanksgiving meals to Kalamazoo’s homeless and recovering residents
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In downtown Kalamazoo, a pre-Thanksgiving meal was served to the homeless, and to those in drug and alcohol recovery. The meal was served free of charge at MLK Park. Local: Nena's Cooper Cafe reaches 10th year of Thanksgiving dinner giveaway. News Channel 3 caught up with...
Michigan News Agency to reopen doors for its final Black Friday sale
KALAMAZOO, MI — Closure of the Michigan News Agency has left a hole in the Kalamazoo community since owner Dean Hauck died at age 85 in February. Property owner Kalamazoo Forward Ventures (KzFV), a Black-founded investment fund, purchased the building at 308 W. Michigan Ave. and everything in it for $515,000 in July,...
County Planning Commission denies solar farm application
There won’t be a new solar farm constructed in Barry County’s Baltimore Township, at least not in the immediate future. The Barry County Planning Commission unanimously voted, 5-0, at its meeting Monday, Nov. 24, to deny a special use permit that would have paved the way for construction of a “solar energy system” on...
Community Mourns As Local Barbecue Spot Prepares To Close
In a heartfelt farewell, a beloved barbecue joint is closing its doors, leaving behind cherished memories and mouthwatering meals that brought the community together.
Deputies: Man extricated after crashing into tree near Marshall
Deputies say a driver was seriously injured Wednesday night in a crash northeast of Marshall.
Kalamazoo has seen more than $1.3 billion in anonymous gifts in past 20 years
KALAMAZOO, MI – If you live in the city of Kalamazoo, philanthropy pays for your child’s college tuition, subsidizes your property taxes and, if you’re a new mom, will provide $500 a month during the child’s first year. It’s why downtown Kalamazoo has a medical school,...
Kalamazoo police release name after body found near Milham Park
Kalamazoo police have released the name of the man whose remains were found near Milham Park earlier this month.
AUDIO: City of Kalamazoo to renovate Arthur Washington Jr. Crosstown Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo has big plans for a structure that used to house district court before they built the new courthouse downtown. The Arthur Washington Jr. Crosstown Center will continue to house Department of Public Safety Headquarters, but will also be remodeled into new office space...
Portage, MI – Scam Alert: Fake “Paymentus” Calls Target Residents This Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portage, MI – Residents in Portage are being warned today after police received multiple reports of individuals impersonating “Paymentus,” the third-party platform used for official City of Portage...

















