Kalamazoo MI

High Performance Metal Finishing in Portage, Michigan, has acquired Kepco, a Vicksburg, MI, metal-finishing company. Kepco, founded in 1983 as Kalamazoo Electropolishing Company, specializes in electropolishing, passivation, and cleaning of stainless steel parts, fittings, and vessels. The firm serves clients across...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portage, MI – The West Michigan public safety community is mourning the loss of Hamilton Fire Department Chief David Haverdink, a longtime public servant with deep ties across Allegan County and the region....

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Freezing rain will make for slick surfaces across West Michigan Friday prior to a warmer weekend. TODAY An icy mix of rain and freezing rain will create slippery conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for nearly all of West Michigan for Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo until...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — As the calendar flips to a new year, MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette is pausing to look back at new dining options introduced in 2025. Over the past 12 months, we reported on 31 new restaurants, bars and cafes opening their doors in Kalamazoo County. We also reported on 24 closures.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – The former CEO of a Battle Creek nonprofit who is accused of defrauding the state of thousands of dollars now faces additional felony charges. Damon Brown, the former CEO of R.I.S.E. Corp. was arraigned and charged with welfare fraud over $500 on Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Calhoun County District Court,...

Regional travel the day after Christmas could be difficult after a round of rain with freezing rain possible. The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for St. Joseph County in Michigan and LaGrange County in Indiana from 3 a.m. until 12 p.m. Friday. Scattered to widespread rain...

A bicyclist died Christmas night after being hit by a car near the city of Plainwell, Michigan State Police say.

BATTLE CREEK, MI — A major cereal producer is ceasing production of some products at its plant in Battle Creek, leading to reduction in workers. Post Consumer Brands will stop making Honeycomb, peanut butter and some granola at its plant located at 275 Cliff St. in Battle Creek, the company announced this month.

After 15 years of practice, Carl Schoessel has a pretty good idea of what ingredients make for an exciting, fun and family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. His philosophy for this year’s event? Don’t change what works. Hastings’ own ball drop and New Year’s Eve party is scheduled...

Michigan is home to some of the most beloved buffets in the Midwest, where locals return time and again for heaping plates of comfort food and international flavors. From sizzling hibachi grills to classic Southern soul food, these all-you-can-eat destinations offer more than just variety; they deliver memorable...