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Deputy fire chief to remain on unpaid leave after drunk driving crash

COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI — A Kalamazoo-area deputy fire chief facing charges for allegedly running into a child in a drunk driving crash won’t lose his job right away. Comstock Township Deputy Fire Chief Michael Dyer faced termination at a Monday, Aug. 18, township board meeting. If you purchase...
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Amtrak breakdown created a ‘horror movie’ scene, 33 trains have same problematic part

CALHOUN COUNTY, MI -- Michigan Amtrak riders were stuck on a train for almost five hours after a faulty sensor inside the train engine malfunctioned. It created a nightmare scene for passengers. Now, riders are calling for accountability, as it’s not the first Amtrak breakdown in Michigan. Meanwhile, 33...
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Two teenagers killed in fiery crash in Oshtemo Township

A 19-year-old from Paw Paw & 17-year-old from Kalamazoo were killed in a crash in Oshtemo Township. The sheriff's office believes the vehicle crashed into a pole and caught fire after losing control.
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Kalamazoo’s Weather: Sunny Days And Storms Ahead

A sunny start to the week in Calhoun and Kalamazoo, but thunderstorms are lurking just around the corner. Don't let that catch you off guard!
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Lansing prosecutors dismiss body mutilation charge following guilty plea

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Ingham County prosecutor’s office has dismissed one count of body mutilation for Terrance James Jones, 38, following a guilty plea to acting as an accessory to a felony after the fact. Jones is one of three men charged in connection with the killing of Zaccari Marquise Taylor, 25, of...
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Village Market Food Centers to be acquired by Harding’s Friendly Markets

All four will soon be sold to Harding’s Friendly Markets. Photos from Google Maps. In late June, major news broke when SpartanNash announced their sale to a New Hampshire grocery conglomerate. As a Byron Center-based wholesaler for independent grocers and the owner of the Our Family and Family Fare brands, everyone...
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Kalamazoo’s Arena Project Faces Backlash Over Funding Priorities

There are many out there who feel that the new arena that is being built downtown Kalamazoo is a huge waste of money and resources. City residents voted twice that they did not want the event center, and yet it was announced that the original proposed $300 million project would go forward, eventually leading to what...
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Michigan’s Hidden Tunnels Reveal A Fascinating Underground History

Underneath our feet, there's a hidden world of tunnels in Michigan just waiting to be talked about. Let’s dig into these local secrets. From Kalamazoo to Detroit, there is a surprising number of hidden tunnel systems throughout Michigan. Disclaimer: We do not recommend exploring abandoned areas as they could...
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Downtown Kalamazoo Icon Is Closing After 40+ Years

West Michigan is saying goodbye to another longtime bar and restaurant. This beloved spot has been part of downtown Kalamazoo for more than 40 years, serving as a gathering place for celebrations, casual nights out, and countless memories. That restaurant is Harvey’s on the Mall. The Kalamazoo staple first opened...
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One dead in Mendon Township crash Friday

MENDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- On Friday, Aug. 15, at 1:51 p.m., deputies with the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash in the area of M-60 and M-66 in Mendon Township involving a semi-truck and a county transportation van. During the investigation, deputies learned the crash came after...

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