20 major projects fueling a $9.5 billion investment surge in Southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI —Southwest Michigan is experiencing an all-time high $9.5 billion in economic development across its seven-county reach. Jonas Peterson, CEO for Southwest Michigan First, highlighted some of the projects driving that phenomenon during the organization’s annual State of Economic Development last...
Missile Defense Plan Could Transform Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Michigan, may soon live up to the “Battle” in its name with the possible installation of a new defense missile system.
Michigan woman arrested in connection to homicide of Fort Wayne teen
Initially, the FWPD charged Burch with murder, believing her to be responsible for Jacobs' death, and a detective traveled to Michigan for an interview on February 5.
Kroger proposed west of Kalamazoo raises walkability concerns
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A developer wants to build a Kroger just west of Kalamazoo. But there’s concern among township staff over whether adding the grocery store fits with Oshtemo Township plans to make the land — 48 acres across from Advia Credit Union, 6400 W. Main St. — more connected and walkable.
Woman who died in weekend camper fire identified; foul play not suspected
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Foul play is not suspected surrounding the camper fire that killed a 67-year-old woman on Saturday. Previous | Woman dies after camper fire near Three Rivers Municipal Airport. St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO) deputies and fire personnel responded to reports of 67-year-old Juanita...
Here come the ‘Caniacs’: Special traffic plan made for Raising Cane’s grand opening
PORTAGE, MI — One of the Kalamazoo-area’s busiest routes is bracing for Raising Cane’s grand opening on Feb. 17. The restaurant coming to 6005 S. Westnedge Ave. will be the chain’s fifth to open in Michigan, per a city of Portage press release. The Louisiana-based chain...
Another Familiar Southwest Michigan Name Pops Up in Epstein Files
We recently became aware that Kalamazoo, Michigan is mentioned in the 3.5 million pages released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Now, the latest batch of unsealed Epstein documents includes a popular aviation company with local ties to Southwest Michigan. Here's what we've...
New furniture stores moving in to two former W MI Art Van Furniture spots
Michigan furniture company Gardner White is expanding into the west side of the state.
2026 Muskegon-area high school wrestling district assignments, pairings
MUSKEGON, MI – The road to the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo starts this week, as boys wrestling teams across Michigan compete in their respective district tournaments. Below is a look at all the team district sites, pairings and times for tournaments involving Muskegon-area teams, followed by individual wrestling...
Women’s Tennis Splits Road Matches at Cincinnati and Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio -- The Western Michigan women's tennis team split road matches at Cincinnati and Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, falling to the Bearcats, 5-2, and rebounding to down the Flyers, 6-1. In the loss at Cincinnati, senior Audrey Smitek and sophomore Marielou Baudouin picked up WMU's points. Smitek earned a...

















