With a cold snap in the forecast, Kalamazoo County offers info on warming centers
West Michigan may get very cold weather Monday, January 19th and Tuesday, January 20th. The National Weather Service says overnight temperatures may get down to zero early next week with wind chills possibly as low as -20 degrees. Kalamazoo County is urging people to limit time outdoors on those days....
Galesburg Mourns The Loss Of Racing Legend Bad Brad VanAvery
Galesburg is mourning a true legend today. Bad Brad VanAvery wasn't just a racer; he was the heartbeat of the speedway, and his legacy is irreplaceable.
Lake effect snow machine revs up followed by dangerous wind chills next week
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — One lake effect event is underway and several more are to follow for West Michigan this weekend and beyond. Plus, dangerous temperatures and even more dangerous wind chills grip the Mitten early next week. Lake effect snow will come in waves or stages as we examine...
Guns, ecstasy and hundreds of fentanyl pills seized by Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team
Multiple guns, ecstasy and more than 200 fentanyl pills were seized Wednesday by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, police say.
Superintendent opens his home and heart, offers a new life to a teen in...
DELTON-KELLOG, MICH. — What began as a temporary place to stay over Christmas break has become a permanent family for a West Michigan superintendent and a teenager who once walked into his office in crisis. Jeremy Wright, now superintendent of Delton-Kellogg Schools, was serving as a high school principal...
Raising Cane’s in Portage sets grand opening date after delays
PORTAGE, Mich. — The highly-anticipated grand opening of a fried chicken chain is set. Raising Cane's is set to open their Portage location on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the company announced on a release. Previous coverage: Opening of Raising Cane's chicken restaurant delayed until January 2026. Despite breaking ground on...
Woman dies in St Joseph County crash, ice and snow believed to be contributing...
FABIUS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – A 20-year-old woman died following a two-vehicle collision on Constantine Road, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Wednesday evening in Fabius Township, The Sheriff’s Department says the unidentified woman was northbound in a Chevy Cobalt and lost...
Moe’s Closes Location In Southwest Michigan
They are now encouraging those who would like Moe's to head to St Joe as this is the nearest location
Air Zoo to Hold 5th Annual Ice Cream Challenge on Saturday, January 17
The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum, Kalamazoo, MI, is bringing back its Ice Cream Challenge for the fifth year, inviting the community to take part in a winter event that blends science with a little friendly competition. The annual favorite mixes hands-on chemistry with creativity, all centered around making ice...
Kalamazoo County, MI – Traffic Alert: West Centre Ave Lane Closure Through Feb. 13...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portage, MI – Drivers traveling through southern Kalamazoo County should plan for delays starting Tuesday morning, as a long-term lane closure takes effect along a busy stretch of West Centre Avenue....

















