Township faces tough choice as battery project weighs on residents
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI -- Seven months after a renewable energy company approached township officials about building a battery storage facility, staff and elected officials haven’t reached a decision on what to do about the technology. NewEdge Renewable Power approached the township in August 2025 about building a 260-megawatt battery...
🐶 Playful Puppies and a Gentle Boxer Mix Ready for Adoption in Kalamazoo
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Kalamazoo has some wonderful dogs waiting for loving homes — from a young Boxer mix to a litter of sweet Pit Bull Terrier pups. Each one is ready to bring joy, loyalty, and love into your life.
VA launches new electronic health record system in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new electronic health record system at its Battle Creek medical center, part of a broader effort to modernize how veterans' health care is tracked and shared nationwide. The rollout is part of a multi-site launch across...
Heartbreaking Scene On Field Avenue: Abandoned Puppies Found In The Rain
A Kalamazoo mother found a crate of abandoned puppies left in the rain, sparking her call for awareness about pet adoption and compassion in our community.
U.S. Air Force band bringing patriotic concerts, flight simulator to 6 Michigan towns
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America will bring its “Boundless Horizons” tour to six Michigan venues, including in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, from May 1-7, offering free patriotic concerts as part of the Freedom 250 celebration. The regional Emmy-winning musical ensemble, based at...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Kalamazoo — Clothes & Furniture
Looking for some great free finds around Kalamazoo? This week’s list includes kids’ clothes and a few pieces of furniture that could be perfect for your home. A bundle of boys’ clothes in size 14/16 is available for free. The poster asks that you message if interested — no holds.
Union City softball remains undefeated with sweep of Concord
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – The Union City Charger softball team improved to 4-0 overall and opened up Big 8 play at 2-0 with a pair of wins against visiting Concord Friday, 14-4 in 5 innings and 17-2 in 4 innings. In the first game, Brooke Thomas threw a...
Gilmore Car Museum showcases GM ‘dream cars’ in new exhibit this weekend
HICKORY CORNERS, Mich. — The Gilmore Car Museum is stepping back into time with a new exhibit featuring vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s. Beginning Saturday and continuing for the next year, the museum will present a special exhibition of eight original General Motors Motorama dream cars from the Joe Bortz Auto Collection.
Tous les Jours, a national French-Asian bakery franchise, is coming to Portage
PORTAGE, MI –– A French-Asian bakery and cafe is coming to Westnedge Avenue. Tous les Jours, a national franchise, already has three locations in Michigan in Troy, Ann Arbor and Novi. Its new Portage location will be at 5721 S. Westnedge Ave., just south of I-94. Currently, signs...
The Landing Place set to open April 30, offering new shelter model for families
PORTAGE, Mich. — After months of construction and delays, The Landing Place is set to open in Kalamazoo County later this month, bringing a new approach to family homelessness. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for April 30, with final preparations now underway inside the facility. “This project was actually...
