Kalamazoo MI

Hapman (Kalamazoo, Mich.; www.hapman.com), a global leader in custom bulk-material handling equipment, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility. As demand for Hapman’s solutions continues to grow, the company is investing in an additional 18,500 square feet of manufacturing space, increasing its total manufacturing area by 35%. By expanding its footprint, Hapman is positioning itself to continue its legacy...

KALAMAZOO, MI — The mission: A holiday shopping trip in Downtown Kalamazoo. You’ll need to park the car and walk. It was a nice sunny noon at the end of April. Nolan Bergstrom, Community Planner with the City of Kalamazoo, told us to imagine walking around snow and ice plowed up along the streets, with sidewalks partially cleared.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- A vacant parking ramp that’s been out of operation since 2018 is coming down in Kalamazoo. Bronson Healthcare owns the parking deck, which is on the corner of Lovell and Jasper streets. It’s a block north of Bronson Methodist Hospital. The ramp was built in...

Residents in Battle Creek will see temporary changes to how they can pay for utility bills and other city services as the city completes a major upgrade to its financial software. Several payment options will be unavailable from 3 p.m. May 15 through May 26, according to a community announcement. The upgrade is expected to improve payment security and better integrate the city's financial...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Three high school teams affiliated with Life EMS Ambulance Innovation and Education Centre will compete Thursday, May 7, in the inaugural Michigan High School EMS Skills Challenge in Kalamazoo, joining 11 other teams from across the state. The teams from Innovation Central High School, Kent Career Technical...

PORTAGE, MI -- Sprinkle Road will be closed to through traffic starting Thursday, May 7, for installation of a sanitary sewer force main. The closure will affect Sprinkle Road from Zylman Avenue to S Avenue, according to a news release from the Village of Vicksburg. The traffic signal at Zylman...

PAW PAW—Otsego’s softball team was competitive throughout a Wolverine Conference doubleheader Monday, May 4, but came up just short in both games against Paw Paw. The Bulldogs dropped the opener 4-3 in a tightly played contest. Otsego finished with six hits, matching Paw Paw’s total, but couldn’t quite find the timely hit late.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Making history is one way to step into the spotlight. And Three Rivers has done just that. After rewriting the program’s home run record books, Three Rivers has deservedly surged up the latest Kalamazoo-area softball power rankings. The Wildcats have had a knack for the long ball in 2026, blasting an eye-popping 31 homers.

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — A 36-year-old South Haven man was arrested on multiple warrants from throughout the state Tuesday. Detectives with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) Narcotics Unit received information about a wanted subject in the City of South Haven. Local: Commercial truck hauling logs hits bridge...

A pair of seniors from both Otsego and Plainwell have been recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and in athletics as part of the Wolverine Conference Scholar Athlete program. This year’s honorees from Otsego are Rebekah Stachura and Carter Shattuck, while Plainwell’s selections are Hiro Nguyen and Gwen Todd....