Chili’s Fate Hangs In The Balance With Kroger’s Arrival
Big changes are brewing in Portage as Kroger eyes a fresh start, but what will happen to the beloved Chili's?
This Classic Michigan Spot Serves Coney Dogs The Traditional Way Locals Adore
There are food trends, and then there are food legends. In the great state of Michigan, one such legend reigns supreme: the humble, yet magnificent, Coney Dog. Forget your fancy gourmet creations; sometimes, true culinary perfection lies in simplicity executed flawlessly. If you’ve ever found yourself craving that...
Local fire chief saved by daughter, American Heart Association encourages ‘hands-only’ CPR
JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Nov. 25, 2024 was both the luckiest and unluckiest day of Chris Jozwik's life. The Johnstown Township Fire chief had just finishing feeding wood into his outdoor furnace when he walked into his living room, sat down and lost consciousness. "I had stopped breathing," Jozwik...
Michigan 15-Year-Old Arrested Carrying Gun With Extended Magazine
A Michigan teen is now in custody after fleeing police while carrying a gun equipped with an extended magazine.
Red carpet event honors students, tutors, community leaders
SLD Read will roll out the red carpet in October for its Literacy A-Listers event, a night of dancing, desserts, awards, and personal stories that celebrate students, families, tutors, and community advocates working to close the literacy gap. The celebration will be held Oct. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m....
Van Buren County Man Indicted on Charges of Rape and Drug Offenses
The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department recently announced an indictment and arrest in a case involving allegations of rape and drug offenses. The department took to social media to spread the word about the accusations against Clayton P. Miles, who is now facing charges of aggravated statutory rape, rape, and the...
Battle Creek man arrested, accused of hitting repossession agent with car
The suspect is being held at the Calhoun County Jail on multiple charges, including felonious assault and driving on a revoked license.
Police arrest 15-year-old boy carrying gun equipped with extended magazine in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 15-year-old boy was arrested after he was found to be concealing a firearm equipped with an extended magazine Wednesday, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). While members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT) were conducting a...
Burdick’s of Downtown Kalamazoo Reopens with Bowling, New Menu
Burdick’s Bar & Grill reopens in downtown Kalamazoo with a new look, menu, and duckpin bowling after nine months of major renovations.
Couple has sights set on brightening up Southwest Michigan, one mural at a time
KALAMAZOO, MI — Erik Vasilauskas and Anna Lee Roeder met while participating in performative art on stage in 2012 at one of the country’s largest music festivals. So, it sort of makes sense that 13 years after meeting on a stage in Louisville, Kentucky, the two are fully committed to beautifying their adopted city of...
