Three Rivers invites community to cemetery cleanup after tornado
Nearly a month after a EF2 tornado swept through Three Rivers, city officials are asking for help in cleaning up one of its most iconic locations: Riverside Cemetery.
‘Very worrisome’: Springfield residents avoiding Helmer Creek after possible contamination
SPRINGFIELD, Mich. — The City of Springfield is urging residents to stay away from Helmer Creek due to possible contamination. Springfield -- located in Calhoun County -- and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) are now investigating, the city said on Facebook. Cathrine Tossava took...
Officials investigate Helmer Creek discoloration
The city of Springfield and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a reported discoloration in Helmer Creek. The incident first came to attention following a social media post on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the sheriff's office said in an announcement. The discoloration has significantly dissipated;...
House fire in Plainwell results in one fatality
PLAINWELL—A residential fire in Plainwell on Saturday evening resulted in one fatality, according to officials with the Plainwell Department of Public Safety. The victim was later identified as 58-year-old Ted Ray Hughes, Jr. The fire was reported at approximately 8:25 p.m. March 28, in the 400 block of North...
Man’s body pulled from Barry County lake, sheriff says
A man drowned in a Barry County lake Wednesday after his fishing boat capsized, the sheriff confirms.
Are purple martins returning to Michigan? See timeline
If you see black and purple birds flitting about your yard this spring, you may be witnessing the return of purple martins to Michigan. Purple martins arrived in Michigan on March 31, sighted in Vicksburg in southwest Michigan, according to the Purple Martin Conservation Association. The bird species makes the trek...
Exploring Michigan: Louie’s Bakery has been serving Marshall for nearly 75 years
MARSHALL, Mich. — For nearly 75 years, a bakery in downtown Marshall, Mich., has served several generations of loyal customers. Known to have a line when they open at 5:30 a.m., Louie’s Bakery is famous for their nut rolls and countless other delicious baked goods. But there’s plenty...
Rx Kids payments led to erroneous rent increases at 2 Kalamazoo apartment complexes
KALAMAZOO, MI — Families noticed rent increases due to a free benefit for children, leading to action to correct the issue. Officials found out housing providers were classifying Rx Kids resources as income and therefore increasing their rent, Kalamazoo Community Foundation Chief Community Impact Officer Alyssa...
The Edge Named New Dealer for Tigé Boats and ATX Surf Boats
Tigé Boats has expanded access to its world-class surf and wake boats in Southwest Michigan by naming The Edge in Portage, Michigan, as an authorized dealer for both Tigé and ATX Surf Boats. This new partnership brings premium towboat options to boaters on local lakes, including Paw Paw Lake, Gull Lake, Gun Lake and...
Battle Creek Field of Flight Races to Be America’s Best Air Show
Battle Creek Field of Flight, the largest Fourth of July air show in the U.S., is competing for the nation’s top spot in 2026. Vote daily through May 6 to help it reach No. 1.
