Township will demolish house to make way for proposed new road
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A house demolition on Stadium Drive will make way for a proposed future street in Oshtemo Township. But roadwork won’t start anytime soon. The township doesn’t have authority to build roads, so it’s partnering with the Kalamazoo County Road Commission to redesign the road.
Cider tasting room opening is ‘very satisfying,’ despite costly fight, farmer says
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — The Martin family’s latest farm expansion is extra sweet. “It’s very, very satisfying,” Ben Martin said, pouring a tall glass of his farm-made Soil Friends cider. Reporter. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Chili’s Fate Hangs In The Balance With Kroger’s Arrival
Big changes are brewing in Portage as Kroger eyes a fresh start, but what will happen to the beloved Chili's?
Comstock Township deputy fire chief pleads no contest for OWI
A Comstock Township deputy fire chief who admitted to hitting an 11-year-old girl with his truck while driving drunk has entered a plea agreement, Kalamazoo County court documents show.
Lengthy Pursuits Ends with K-9 Bite
(La Porte County, IN) - A motor vehicle pursuit from La Porte to Michigan City yesterday ended with the fleeing driver on foot getting bitten by a police dog. Jacob Cooper, 34, of Kalamazoo, Michigan was arrested on multiple counts including resisting law enforcement and operating while intoxicated. About 3:30...
Welcome Back: Burdick’s Brings 348 Seats, New Menu to Downtown Kalamazoo
For around 9 months, Burdick's in Downtown Kalamazoo has been closed for a remodel. September 23, they re-opened to the public.
Kalamazoo Man Keith Smith Sentenced to 30 Years for Drug Trafficking and Related Death
Kalamazoo man Keith Smith, 46, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. In 2022, authorities found over four pounds of meth, fentanyl, cocaine, a stolen gun, and the body of a woman who died from a drug overdose at his home, as reported by ClickOnDetroit....
20-year-old man arrested and charged after fatally shooting a 15-year-old Wednesday, Sept. 17
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- A 20-year-old man in Benton Harbor has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy shot Wednesday, Sept. 17. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety confirmed with ABC57 Tuesday that the 15-year-old killed was a Bridge Academy student at Benton Harbor Area Schools. On...
Kalamazoo Business Joins Nonprofit To Provide Free Beds For Kids
Pennings & Sons found out about the initiative back in 2023 and have been holding a Bed Build Day in Kalamazoo once a year since then
St. Joseph County jail on lockdown as police investigate drug overdose
St. Joseph County Police has launched an investigation after a 46-year-old male inmate had a drug overdose inside the jail. He was reportedly transported to the hospital on Saturday. According to police, fellow inmates alerted staff to the medical emergency. Officers and medical team responded immediately, providing...