Vicksburg’s economic comeback: ‘Burg Days’ brings 50% business boost to downtown
VICKSBURG, Mich. — Less than a decade after storefronts were sitting empty in downtown Vicksburg, the small Kalamazoo County village is now celebrating a growing local economy, according to officials. Village officials on Monday announced the latest data from its "Burg Days of Summer," a weekly event that features...
KPS launches new environmentally friendly lunch trays
Kalamazoo Public Schools' elementary schools are switching to environmentally friendly biodegradable lunch trays this week, officials said in a release.
Trial For Man Who Hit “Multiple” Amish Children Riding Bikes, Killing A 10-Year-Old Boy
This is one of the more gut-wrenching incidents you’ll come across leading to a young Amish person’s death. It happened last December. A 29-year-old Vicksburg, Michigan man drove his pickup into a group of Amish children who were headed to the local schoolhouse. It was said he “didn’t see the children.” From WZZM 13:
Otsego man pleads guilty to arson in Northside Park playground fire
OTSEGO, Mich. — An Otsego man has pleaded guilty to starting the fire that burned part of a local playground in September. Michael Kilbourn, 37, pleaded guilty to third-degree arson on Monday. In exchange, a judge agreed to drop his other charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and habitual offender...
Delinquent tax notices sent to everyone in village of Homer
HOMER, Mich. (WOOD) — A technical problem led to every property owner in the village of Homer getting a notice that they had not paid their taxes, Calhoun County says. Officials say the letters were sent in error and that people who paid their 2025 property taxes can ignore them. “We understand that receiving this […]
Portage passes ordinance incentivizing housing development
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage has passed an ordinance that would create 'neighborhood enterprise zones,' which would incentivize developers to create affordable housing within those zones. The ordinance, which can be viewed here, serves "to construct new structures that have as their primary purpose,...
Nation’s second-largest book retailer opens new Kalamazoo location
KALAMAZOO, MI — Books-A-Million opened its third Michigan location on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 4404 Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. The bookstore chain will celebrate a grand opening at the Kalamazoo location on Nov. 1 with games, snacks and balloon animals for guests. The 15,000-square-foot store is open to shoppers...
Fans Flock to New Wayland Hot ‘n Now, Check Out the Menu
Fans flock to Wayland as Hot ’n Now opens, serving legendary Olive Burgers, combos, and shakes at its second location worldwide.
Paw Paw man charged in road rage assault, chainsaw threat in Van Buren County
PAW PAW, Mich. — A Paw Paw man has been charged in a road rage attack involving a chainsaw in Van Buren County. Leonard Yonkman, 68, was charged Tuesday with the following, according to court documents obtained by News Channel 3:. Assault with intent to do great bodily harm...
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run,
The Battle Creek Police Department says the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run has been arrested.