‘He was a great guy:’ Kalamazoo father of three remembered after dying in suspected...
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A motorcyclist died Tuesday after colliding with a hit-and-run driver on Gull Road near Nazareth in Kalamazoo Township. Kalamazoo Township Police say Azariah Smith was heading east on his motorcycle when a Jeep turned in front of him. The driver left the scene, but police later found the vehicle at her home. No criminal charges have been announced.
Whitmer declares state of emergency in Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor and 5 counties
LANSING, MI — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency to five more counties Friday, April 17, bringing the total under a declaration statewide to 38. Whitmer issued additional states of emergencies Friday in Eaton, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Mecosta and Muskegon counties. She also declared states of emergencies for the cities of Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor.
Family Fare Completes Remodels At 3 MI Stores
Family Fare has completed remodels at three of its locations in Calhoun County, Michigan. The updates at stores in Pennfield, Marshall and Albion align with the banner’s Spring Refresh campaign and bring upgrades to both in-store and online shopping experiences. Each location received expanded fresh departments designed to support...
Update: Dense fog advisory for 23 Michigan counties expected to expire at 11 a.m....
The advisory was for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties. "Dense fog has dissipated and is no longer expected to pose a threat," adds the National Weather Service. Navigating fog:...
City of Kalamazoo declares local state of emergency due to ongoing flooding
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo has declared a local state of emergency following widespread damage and property loss caused by ongoing flooding. The city said numerous homes throughout Kalamazoo have flooded basements and water intrusion due to abnormally high groundwater levels. Local streets and infrastructure have also become flooded in several areas.
Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office K-9 helps locate disoriented man in river, get him...
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — A disoriented man was safely taken to the hospital for evaluation after a Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) K-9 found him in a river on Thursday evening. According to VBCSO, around 5 p.m., units were dispatched to the 35000 block of Riverview Drive...
POLICE: Man, 29, shot and killed in Kalamazoo’s Vine Neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 29-year-old man was killed after being shot in Kalamazoo's Vine Neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). It happened sometime around 3 p.m. on the corner of Davis Street and Grant Street, near Davis Street Park. KDPS said detectives are...
$599,527 Jackpot Hits on Bride of Frankenstein Slot Machine at Firekeepers Casino Hotel
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (April 17, 2026) — FireKeepers Casino Hotel is excited to announce that a guest won $599,527 on Sunday, April 12 while playing the Bride of Frankenstein slot machine, located in the all-new Light & Wonder Lane gaming section of the casino floor. The winner, identified as...
Grand River Brewery ends Marshall run, sign on door says ‘closed for good’
MARSHALL, MI – Jackson-based Grand River Brewery has closed another location, according to a sign posted on its door. The sign, seen at the Marshall restaurant on Thursday, April 16, read: “We have closed our doors for good this time. We thank each and every one of you who supported us. Be sure to check our Facebook page for updates on when Mug Club...
Severe Flooding Hits Fox Ridge Apartments In Kalamazoo After Relentless Rain
Kalamazoo's Fox Ridge Apartments face severe flooding and ongoing health concerns, with residents enduring years of poor living conditions and a history of issues that have local authorities on alert.
