How a Forgotten 1825 Clash Gave Battle Creek Its Name
A lot of Michigan cities have an interesting story behind how they got their name. Some places are named after the rich people who helped found the city. ⬇️ 25 Things Michigan Is Known And Famous For ⬇️. For example, present-day Ludington was originally named Pere Marquette Village,...
Exploring The Abandoned Tunnels Of Kalamazoo And Grand Rapids
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.
Motorcyclist found dead on side of the road
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – A 60-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash, Calhoun County sheriff’s deputies said. Police were called around 3:14 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, for a report of a crash in the 7500 block of 20 Mile Road in Eckford Township. A passing motorist reported...
Residents mobilize after Clay Township tower vote is delayed
A delay on a proposed 275-foot telecommunications tower in Clay Township is giving nearby residents more time to organize before the project returns to the public agenda next month. The St. Joseph County Area Board of Zoning Appeals voted Wednesday to table a request from California-based McKay Brothers, which is...
Lettuce, Live and Super-Funky in Michigan
Jazz has been alive since humans first clicked two rocks together. It hasn’t always been known as “jazz,” but the human spirit wants to move fluidly, gracefully, and smile. That is what jazz is all about. Starting the modern era in the Southern U.S. as the blues, jazz is not tied to a strict format but changes as the...
Police: Paddleboarders injured on Gourdneck Lake
Two paddleboarders were injured after being hit by a tube on Gourdneck Lake on Saturday, police say.
Popular KFC Potato Wedges Return To Menus At Michigan Locations
Beginning on August 18, KFC customers will be able to order the Wings & Wedges bundle with 5 Hot & Spicy Wings and the famous Potato Wedges.
Dead bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – Health officials are reminding Calhoun County residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. A dead bird was found in Calhoun County and tested positive for West Nile Virus at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories. This is the first confirmed animal...
Here’s where water was shut off following water main break in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI — A water main break along Division Street North has resulted in temporary water shut offs in a portion of Battle Creek. City officials expect repairs to be completed by the end of Monday, Aug. 18, following concrete and asphalt work. The water shut offs affect...
60-year-old motorcyclist killed in Calhoun County crash
CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — A 60-year-old motorcyclist died after law enforcement said his bike went off the road and crashed Saturday afternoon in Eckford Township. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office said just before 3:15 p.m., a passing motorcyclist reported a motorcycle veering off the road and into a ditch.