Portage looks to revise ordinance untouched since 1963, public meeting to take place
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage is looking to hear from the public about an ordinance that hasn't been updated in decades. The city's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is a set of rules that determines what can be built and where. Portage officially became a city in 1963,...
2 arrested, nearly a pound of fentanyl seized in Kalamazoo drug bust
Two people have been arrested and nearly a pound of fentanyl has been seized after an operation by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
After closing in Kalamazoo, Bee Joyful is set to reopen in downtown Mishawaka
When her store closed in Kalamazoo last March, owner Jess Thompson said she was convinced it was the end of the road for Bee Joyful, and its mission to promote zero-waste and eco-friendly alternatives to common household items. But then, as Thompson says, "life just started lifing." Thompson explained that...
Portage Chinese restaurant to close after 46 years
PORTAGE, MI -- After 46 years, Joy Fong Restaurant at 8136 Portage Road is closing. The Chinese food restaurant has been an affordable staple for families in the area for decades. Many of the meals are under $20, and each order comes with a handmade dinner roll. The restaurant’s owners,...
Four Dead, Recovery Ongoing, FEMA Denies Assistance Request
Months after Michigan's deadliest tornado outbreak in decades, Governor Whitmer is appealing FEMA's decision to deny disaster assistance for affected families.
Battle Creek concert to honor Del Shannon, support history museum
The Battle Creek Regional History Museum will host its fourth annual concert celebrating the music of Del Shannon on June 26. The event will take place from 7-10 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium, 50 Van Buren St. West, Battle Creek, according to a community announcement. Shannon, known for his hit song "Runaway," pe
Battle Creek teen’s detainment sparks concerns over race and policing
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Community concern continues to grow in Battle Creek after a viral police body camera video showed a 16-year-old being detained while walking home. It’s prompting larger conversations about race, police perception and trust between law enforcement and residents in one of the city’s historically Bla
Kalamazoo mural honors legacy of skater shot, killed at park
Just feet away from the skate ramps of Davis Street Park sits a mural dedicated to 29-year-old Telonn "Lonny" Horton, who was shot and killed at the park in April.
Jo Koy bringing arena-level comedy to Battle Creek casino this fall
FireKeepers Casino Hotel will bring comedian Jo Koy to Battle Creek for a one-night stand-up performance this fall, according to a community announcement. The show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the FireKeepers Event Center, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. June 27 starting at $5
Police: Bicyclist hit by train, killed in Kalamazoo
A bicyclist was hit by a train and killed in Kalamazoo Monday night, police say.
