Second person identified, facing charges in fatal 2021 Kalamazoo shooting
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Charges have been filed against a second person who is allegedly tied to the 2021 shooting death of Gerryon Kye, according to Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). Tuesday, the Kalamazoo County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney authorized multiple charges against Julius Curtis Robinson,...
St Joseph County Sheriff’s Department looking for video surveillance to aid investigation
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP. MI (WTVB) – More questions than answers surround an investigation by the St Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies were dispatched to the 17000 block of South River Road in Lockport Township, for a report of an unresponsive individual. Upon arrival, deputies discovered circumstances that...
Kalamazoo’s ‘bold’ idea to tackle homelessness bought into by City of Lansing for $600K
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Fifty brand-new pod homes with heating and beds that were originally intended for homeless individuals in Kalamazoo are now part of plans to serve the unhoused population in our state's capital city. The pods, which were originally purchased by Kalamazoo non-profit Housing Resources Inc. (HRI) in...
Michigan ice storm relief bill stalls in Senate, leaving communities in need
LANSING, Mich. (WPBBN/WGTU)— A proposed $100 million relief bill intended to aid 12 Northern Michigan counties affected by the March ice storm has unexpectedly stalled in the Michigan Senate, leaving communities in need of critical funds for recovery efforts. Dana Bensinger, Executive Director of the Otsego Community...
Exploring The Abandoned Tunnels Of Kalamazoo And Grand Rapids
Underneath our feet, there's a hidden world of tunnels in Michigan just waiting to be talked about. Let’s dig into these local secrets.
Baby Born at Kalamazoo Brewery Inspires Anniversary Brew
He gave parents Aaron and Kyle Baker of Vicksburg, Michigan quite the thrill when he made his unexpected entrance into this world in the parking lot of a local West Michigan brewery one year ago:. According to One Well Brewing's Facebook page on the evening of August 13, 2024 the...
Historic-but-damaged Kalamazoo City Hall gets money to start preservation process
KALAMAZOO, MI — Kalamazoo is getting state dollars to help assess the condition of the aging Kalamazoo City Hall, 241 W. South St. Kalamazoo applied for $15,500 from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office to assess damage from algae, salt and structural movements in January, city spokesperson Mike Smith said.
‘Potential exposure’ at Portage Pfizer plant sends people to hospital, MIOSHA investigating
PORTAGE, MI — Multiple employees at a global manufacturing plant in Portage were taken to the hospital after a “potential exposure,” according to a company spokesperson. Several people working in a manufacturing area at a Pfizer facility on Portage Road on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 9, reported symptoms of...
Meet Maui The Playful Pup Ready For A Forever Home
At just two years old, Maui's playful spirit and love for cuddles make him the perfect companion. Who could resist that adorable face?. Maui has been at the shelter for two months. He's a super lovable doggie that deserves an equally lovable home. This is what the SPCA of Southwest Michigan has to say about this...
Popular KFC Potato Wedges Return To Menus At Michigan Locations
Kentucky Fried Chicken has been all over the news the last couple of years and for the most part, it's hasn't been for good reasons. In fact, most of the time that you hear about KFC now it's because another location is closing. Kalamazoo has seen both sides of this coin as only one KFC location remains in the city.