SW Mich. firefighters climb stairs in full gear to honor those lost on 9/11
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, firefighters across southwest Michigan put on their gear and climbed stairs to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day.
Consumers Energy to upgrade power lines in Kalamazoo County, affecting 1,500 customers
Consumers Energy will be upgrading electrical lines in Kalamazoo County next week, temporarily affecting some customers. The early morning work will upgrade low-voltage lines serviced by Consumers' Pickerel substation, and will take place for 10 p.m. Sept. 16 through as late as 6 a.m. Sept. 17. Local: South Haven commu
Developers look toward new phase for Kalamazoo apartments
Developers want to continue the momentum of a downtown Kalamazoo apartment complex with a third phase right next door.
Third man arrested in fatal 2023 Hays Park Avenue shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A third person connected to the 2023 shooting death of Alexander Schuster, 20, has been arrested. Friday, Dariyon Mills-Wright, 21, was arraigned in Kalamazoo County on eight charges, including felony murder and armed robbery, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). He received
Western Michigan Coach Takes Parting Shot at Michigan While “Moving On.”
Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor says the Broncos are moving on from the Michigan controversy, but not before one final pointed remark.
Former KDPS chief Edward P. Edwardson dies at 81
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. Former Chief Edward P. Edwardson died Sunday at the age of 81, KDPS posted on social media. Local: Michigan Scouts to honor 9/11 victims, heroes, on the 25th anniversary of...
Police respond to Kalamazoo motorcycle crash
Police responded to a crash involving a motorcycle in Kalamazoo Friday morning.
A big impact: Interstate Capital planning five industrial developments along Michigan’s Interstate-94 corridor
Interstate Capital is planning five major industrial developments along Michigan’s Interstate-94 corridor. At full buildout, the projects are expected to encompass more than 600 acres, provide capacity for more than 5 million square feet of modern industrial space and represent planned investment approaching $500 milli
Boil water advisory issued in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A water main break has prompted a boil water advisory in Kalamazoo. The advisory is in effect on multiple streets, including parts of Summit Avenue, Blakeslee Street, West North Street and Denner Street. Everyone in the affected area should boil their water for two minutes...
Ottawa, Van Buren counties and WMU awarded DHHS funding for mental health services
Three West Michigan counties are set to receive funding for mental health services. Ottawa County, Van Buren County, and Western Michigan University will receive funding through the Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen mental health services and support substance abuse recovery, according to a release

















