Study Reveals the Michigan Cities Likely to See the Most Rain this Summer
Guest Blogger May 23, 2026 0 Michigan Photo by Ali Kurmasha on Unsplash Article courtesy of ProGuard . A new study has analyzed historical weather data to predict which Michigan cities are set to see the most rainfall during summer. Muskegon takes the number one spot, with an average of 6.15 inches of rain during summe
Kalamazoo Candle Company files for bankruptcy to shed debt, focus on flagship store
KALAMAZOO, MI — One week after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Kalamazoo Candle Company owner Adam McFarlin admitted his company was growing too fast. McFarlin, who started the company in his bedroom in 2013, opened his first storefront in downtown Kalamazoo in 2018. By 2022, he was operating additional storefronts i
Union City tornado victims disaster fund to receive $2,500 from the Altrusa International Foundation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Another local group is leveraging its connections to provide relief for residents of the Union City area affected by the March 6 tornado. The Altrusa Club of Branch County has received a $2,500 grant from the Altrusa International Foundation. The money will be sent to the United Way of Branch Cou
‘Just a neighborhood baker’: Portage local moves from bread stand to storefront
PORTAGE, MI –– Pamela Snyder never imagined she’d own a bakery. She was content running a bread stand outside of her house in Portage. People seemed to really enjoy her sourdough and cookies, she said. She’s taking a leap of faith with her son and business partner,...
A Crown Comes Full Circle: MOHS Holds First In-Building Prom in 50 Years
Imagine your first prom in your own school, in your own community, surrounded by people who show up just for you. That is exactly what unfolded Saturday, May 16, at Marshall Opportunity High School. Two young men greeted each other at the door with a big hug, one of their...
Some rain followed by a big warm-up this Holiday weekend
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — While there's rain in your holiday weekend forecast, it is not all bad news in the weather department. Truthfully, we could use some rain, and it's set to arrive in the early hours of your Saturday morning. It makes inroads first in places like Sturgis, Coldwater,...
Kalamazoo’s Massive Downtown Rebuild Is Finally Happening
Construction on downtown Kalamazoo’s long anticipated two-way traffic overhaul begins this July. Here's what you need to know:
Kalamazoo Township Police searching for missing man who does not have his medicine
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police have asked the Kalamazoo Township community for help in finding a missing man who left without his medication. Daveon Cieslak, 20, was reported missing Thursday at 10:30 p.m. on Springfield Avenue, between Olmstead Road and Crossfield Avenue, according to the Township of Kalamazoo Pol
They went to rob a house together. But one allegedly killed the other, instead.
KALAMAZOO, MI — A man came back to his home in Kalamazoo County drenched with water, his legs covered in mud. He was pacing around and appeared to be worried, according to testimony District Court Judge Becket Jones summarized on Friday, May 22. Jones ruled the suspicious behavior and...
Plainwell man arrested after Albion police find guns, ammo and suspected meth
Albion Department of Public Safety officers responding to a suspicious situation in the 1000 block of Hall Street on May 19 found two firearms, ammunition and suspected methamphetamine, authorities said. Information given by the initial caller and then confirmed based on their own observations gave officers probable ca

















