‘Kalapalooza’ opens with Taco and Tequila Festival at Honor Credit Union Stadium
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A two-day festival has kicked off in Kalamazoo. Friday was day one of Kalapalooza at Honor Credit Union Stadium - with the Taco and Tequila Festival. Guests who attend have the chance to sample tacos and tequila from local vendors. There's also a music performance from...
KDPS investigate string of small fires on Kalamazoo’s northeast side; cause still unclear
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Public Safety (KDPS) is investigating a group of five small fires early Saturday morning on the northeast side, the department said in a social media post. The fires occurred during a six-hour span. The department is looking into the fires, but does not yet know...
Battle Creek woman fights to keep positivity sign up as city says it violates...
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For six summers, Jonna Siano has used a chalkboard along Capital Avenue in Battle Creek to give drivers a simple reason to smile. Messages like “Don’t give up,” “You’re not alone” and “Buckle up, buttercup” have become part of her summer routine.
First Michigan Jack in the Box in 40+ Years Opens in Battle Creek
After more than four decades, Jack in the Box has officially made its return to Michigan. So if you’ve been wanting to try it without truckin’ to another state, here is your chance. Jack in the Box Returns to Michigan. More than two years ago, we told you...
Why More Michigan Cities Are Asking for Your Leftovers
The idea is simple: save your food scraps and bring them to the designated dropoff site where city crews (and nature) will take over, breaking those scraps down and turning them into compost.
Part of Sprinkle Road will be closed through October
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A portion of Sprinkle Road will be closed to through traffic starting Friday, Aug. 28, through October. The closure spans from S Avenue down to East V Avenue. That portion of Sprinkle Road is in Pavilion and Brady townships, not far from Portage and Vicksburg. The road will remain open for local
Kalamazoo food co-op dispute leads to fight, changed locks
A monthslong governance dispute within the People's Food Co-op in Kalamazoo turned physical after the store's interim general manager was physically removed.
Man arrested in Battle Creek on weapons charges after threats investigation
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday on weapons charges after an investigation into credible threats. Days before the arrest, the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) received information through reports from the community regarding an ongoing dispute with several people under the age of 21 who
Deputies: Teen drove car into house after family argument
"Family drama" prompted a teenager to drive a car into his family's house in Gobles over the weekend, deputies say.
Man killed in Otsego Twp hit-and-run, MSP seeks information
State police are asking for the public's help after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in Otsego Township.
