South Michigan Food Bank’s Mobile Market program returning to Coldwater and Union City this...
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – A regional food bank is bringing back its traveling food distribution program to Coldwater and Union City this spring. South Michigan Food Bank’s Mobile Market program is designed to bring free groceries directly to people facing food insecurity. Operating twice per month from...
9-year-old learned CPR only one day before saving church leader
MARTIN, Mich. (WOOD) — A 9-year-old was hailed as a hero in Martin Friday morning, with his teachers and classmates celebrating him for saving a life. Brandon Elementary School students packed the Martin High School auditorium for an assembly, during which Logan Vangemert was given an award. In early...
The Kalamazoo Brewery Where One Beer Turns Into an Entire Night
You might walk in planning for one drink – but that’s not how it usually goes here. In this lively downtown Kalamazoo spot, pinball machines hum in the background while the tap list keeps changing just enough to make every visit feel different. Regulars settle into their usual seats, newcomers scan the board, and...
Volunteers clean up tornado damage at Union City cemetery
UNION CITY, Mich. — Union City saw its 15th day of cleanup after deadly tornadoes earlier this month. Saturday's efforts focused on Riverside Cemetery, where more than a dozen volunteers picked up branches, shingles and home siding left behind from intense storms. Continuing recovery efforts: Resource fairs in Union...
‘She’s got ice in her veins’: Fifth grader wins Kalamazoo Regional Spelling Bee
The winner will represent Kalamazoo County in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Delta adds fourth daily flight from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek to Detroit Metropolitan Airport
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Delta Air Lines is adding another flight from Kalamazoo to Detroit. Beginning Sunday, June 7th, travelers can select from four different daily flights from the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), AZO announced. Recovery: Volunteers clean up...
Illinois man killed while walking on US‑131, Kalamazoo Sheriff seeks information
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — A 21‑year‑old Illinois man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle on northbound US‑131, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the area near where the freeway passes over KL Avenue just before 10:30...
Man in critical condition after overnight shooting; KDPS continues search for suspect
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man is in the hospital in critical condition after an overnight shooting in downtown Kalamazoo, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). It happened in the 100 block of Farmers Alley, KDPS said. Officers were addressing crowd and parking concerns at an event...
WMU celebrates construction of new geological repository
The Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education is moving to a new building at the Western Michigan University Business, Technology and Research Park.
Bell’s Brewery prepares for annual Oberon Day beer release
On Monday, visitors to Bell's Eccentric Cafe can attend Oberon Day and celebrate the rerelease of Oberon Ale, a seasonal wheat ale from Bell's Brewery.
