Battle Creek preschool creates culturally affirming foundation for kindergarten
At New Harvest Christian Center’s preschool program, kindergarten readiness extends beyond learning letters, numbers, and classroom routines. According to Pastor Ivan Lee, head of school, the program’s approach centers on building a culturally affirming environment where students and families feel seen, supported, and
‘World is bigger than Kalamazoo’: K-Central celebrates 28 college-bound athletes
Kalamazoo Central hosted a special signing day Monday to honor 28 college-bound athletes, including two Division-I signees.
If you ride the bus in Kalamazoo, here are 4 important route changes happening...
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Metro will implement changes to four fixed-route bus lines starting July 20, 2026, in an effort to improve safety, expand access to growing areas and better serve riders across Kalamazoo County. The adjustments will affect Routes 1, 5, 6 and 15, with changes ranging from eliminating a...
Deputies seek Alamo Township woman missing since last week
Kalamazoo County deputies are looking for a woman who went missing from her home south of Otsego last week and is believed to be having a mental health crisis.
Person accused of hitting, killing man in March charged with murder after Tennessee arrest
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After nearly two months since 51-year-old Mark McBride died in a hit-and-run, prosecutors formally charged the man accused of killing him on Monday. "He was a very special soul" | Family remembers loved one killed in Kalamazoo hit-and-run McBride died the night of March 25 after...
Kalamazoo extends $3,500 per month housing allowance for new city manager
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo’s city manager, Malcolm Hankins, will receive up to another $21,000 this year as he continues his search for a home in the area. The Kalamazoo City Commission extended a $3,500 monthly housing allowance at its Monday, May 18 meeting. The extension will last for six months. If Hankins finds a
Garage destroyed, home damaged in fire sparked by boat engine
GRAND JUNCTION, Columbia Township — Everyone is safe, but a garage fire spread to a home in Columbia Township just before 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Firefighters from Columbia Township were joined by crews from Bangor Community, Bloomingdale Township, Lee Township, and South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) to put o
Life-saving catch: Kalamazoo Public Safety officer saves baby from fire
A Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer is credited with making a life-saving catch, grabbing a baby dropped by a mother who was trapped in a burning home on Friday.
WARN: Menards announces Three Rivers layoffs after tornado
More than two months after a devastating tornado hit Three Rivers, Menards announced plans to lay off dozens of staff members at a local store.
MIOSHA confirms 2 workplace deaths over past week
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has confirmed two workers have died on the job in the last week.
