Kalamazoo MI

Sheriff's deputies were called to a home east of Kalamazoo and south of Battle Creek to rescue 68 dogs from deplorable conditions. Unfortunately, a 69th was found dead in the yard.

KALAMAZOO, MI — The city of Kalamazoo is buying up properties on Burdick Street with plans to tear them down. The buildings will be replaced by greenspace and retention ponds designed to mitigate flooding near the intersection of Crosstown Parkway and Burdick Street. On Monday, Oct. 20, city commissioners...

PORTAGE, Mich. — Anyone waiting on trying the county's first-ever Raising Cane's chicken fingers will have to wait a little longer. Previous: Raising Cane's sets sights on Portage: new location hopes to open later this year. The restaurant chain broke ground back in June, with a scheduled opening of...

OTSEGO, Mich. — An Otsego man is scheduled to be sentenced Monday for his role in starting a fire that burned part of a local playground in September. Michael Kilbourn, 37, pleaded guilty to third-degree arson at a plea hearing on Oct. 13. In exchange, a judge agreed to drop his other charges of contributing to the...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- A portion of a busy Kalamazoo street is slated for a road diet in 2026. Cork Street, between Westnedge Avenue and Portage Street, will be reduced from four lanes to three as part of a larger project. Bike lanes will be added on each side of the...

Michigan State Police says there was an officer-involved shooting on I-94 near Mattawan Friday night, and a man was arrested for suspected impaired driving. No one was shot or hurt.

This story is part of the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local journalism. To learn more, visit swmichjournalism.com. What if industrial wastewater could be purified and converted into...

The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is looking for information after a 21-year-old man was found dead on a road early Sunday, Oct. 26. Rescue crews were called to the area of U.S.-12 and Burr Oak Road in Burr Oak Township to an unresponsive person shortly after 7 a.m. Preliminary investigation showed Kayden...

Deer in several Michigan counties have tested positive for a deadly viral disease.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The SPCA of Southwest Michigan in Kalamazoo got a lot spookier on Saturday during their Dog-O-Ween event. Sponsored by Maple Hill Subaru, dogs and owners from around the area donned costumes for the event, which served as a reunion for some. Local: 2025 Kalamazoo Heart Walk...