Jet that went down in Bath Township took off from Battle Creek, airport confirms
The airplane that went down outside of Lansing on Thursday night took off from Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field, officials confirmed with FOX 17.
More than 1,000 new homes planned for Marshall to meet BlueOval workforce demands
MARSHALL, Mich. — Over the last couple of years, the City of Marshall has been ramping up their construction in an effort to strengthen the local housing market. Projects will continue into the near future, according to the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA), which announced plans for more than 1,000...
$5.8 million fundraising campaign approved to renovate 100-year-old Kalamazoo auditorium
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo Public Schools and the Kalamazoo Arts Council are launching a $5.8 million capital campaign to fund renovations at Chenery Auditorium. The KPS Board of Trustees approved the campaign at a Wednesday, Oct. 15 meeting. The district owns the 100-year-old, 1,544 seat auditorium at 714 S....
Portage’s single-hauler trash plan sparks debate over choice and transparency
PORTAGE, Mich. — A local trash company is leading a citizen petition to overturn Portage’s new single-hauler system, arguing that city leaders stripped away residents’ choice without listening to public input. However, the city said it stands by its decision to consolidate garbage services for efficiency and...
Police: Man arrested in connection with Battle Creek stabbing
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — Police arrested a Battle Creek man in connection with a stabbing early Wednesday morning. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing near Main Street and Pittee Street just after midnight Wednesday, police said in a statement released Friday. They found a 31-year-old man, also from...
Kalamazoo Public Schools to visit homes of truant students this weekend
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – You may get a knock on your door this weekend, and it won’t be trick-or-treaters. Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent Darrin Slade says he and a group of staff volunteers will be visiting the homes of students who have been missing too many classes.
Deadly Deer Virus Confirmed in 4 Michigan Counties
Deer in several Michigan counties have tested positive for a deadly viral disease.
Cotter: South Bend cops justified in shooting man with hammer
After an investigation by Mishawaka and St. Joseph County police, Prosecutor Ken Cotter Thursday announced that South Bend police officers were justified in fatally shooting a man Tuesday at Karl King Tower Apartments. Cotter said under Indiana law, the four South Bend officers were justified in using deadly force...
SHARE Center Steps Up To Help The Homeless This Winter
As the cold sets in, the community rallies around those in need, making a difference one warm meal at a time.
Portage Public Schools asks voters to fund $132M bond to finish construction projects
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Portage Public Schools is asking voters to pass a $132.4 million bond to fund several construction projects. The bond would add to a $175 million bond passed in 2021 to rebuild five elementary schools and renovate a sixth. Thus far, two new elementary schools funded by the bond have opened.

















