Immunity granted to worker blamed for inmate’s bedsheet suicide at Michigan jail
KALAMAZOO, MI — A supervisor has been granted immunity in a lawsuit over an inmate’s suicide at the Kalamazoo County Jail. The Friday, April 10, Sixth District U.S. Court of Appeals ruling reversed a lower court’s decision that said supervisor Lindsey O’Neil should not be granted immunity.
Motorcyclist evades officers twice in one day, Richland and state police continue search
RICHLAND, Mich. — The Richland Police Department (RPD) and Michigan State Police (MSP) are searching for the driver of a motorcycle who escaped law enforcement twice on Tuesday. Police did not say why troopers were chasing the motorcyclist earlier that day, but the driver was able to get away...
‘Something doesn’t smell right’: Covert Township questions taxpayer cost for senior care
COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Covert Township Board of Trustees will be opening a competitive bidding for senior services, putting its current four-year contract with Senior Services of Van Buren County on notice. The board voted during a meeting, Tuesday night, to advertise a request for proposals for senior...
Benefit Concert to Feature Jean Watson
PAW PAW – A benefit concert featuring recording artist Jean Watson will be held Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church. 420 W. Michigan Ave. Watson is a singer, violinist, recording artist, author, and speaker from southwest Michigan. Since 2003, she has been inspiring audiences around the world through her words and music. She speaks and performs frequently in...
Paw Paw girls take first
PAW PAW — Paw Paw’s track teams hosted the Lions Invitational on April 11 at Falan Field. Paw Paw girls had 170 points to win the eight-team field. The Paw Paw boys were second. For Paw Paw girls, Taylor Thorpe won the 100 meters (12.95), and the 100...
Man gets 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of teen
A Kalamazoo man accused of sexually abusing a teen will spend decades in a federal prison.
Battle Creek mother accused of murdering her husband pleads not guilty
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A Battle Creek woman accused of shooting and killing her husband on Sunday pleaded not guilty in her first court appearance. 31-year-old Andrea Graham appeared in Calhoun County Court Wednesday afternoon. She faces a felony charge of first-degree murder against Alan Graham, her husband, and a charge of carrying a pistol when attempting to commit a felony.
Kalamazoo Promise scholarship expanding to cover 100% of all community college tuition
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Promise announced on Wednesday that eligible students attending community college will now receive 100% of their tuition as opposed to the previously instituted sliding scale. 20 years of The Kalamazoo Promise | Students share scholarship's impact on their lives. The Kalamazoo Promise, with representatives...
Severe storms knock out power across West Michigan; Consumers Energy stages 450 crews
PLAINWELL, Mich. — Consumers Energy deployed a mobile command center to Plainwell Wednesday morning following the severe weather that swept through West Michigan. According to the company, crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible to the nearly 60,000 homes and businesses without power. Consumers...
30 photos show major storm damage across sister small towns in West Michigan
OTSEGO, MI –– Two sister cities saw widespread damage from severe weather that rolled in late Tuesday night into Wednesday, April 15. Otsego and Plainwell, just north of Kalamazoo, faced the aftermath of the damage on Wednesday morning. Multiple homes saw serious damage, one of which had a...
