Kalamazoo MI

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office said one of the victims is in critical condition, four have serious injuries; and one had “no obvious injuries”, but still received medical care.

Kyle Ploehn, an amputee, calls the rest of the competitors he is swimming against, the 'ABs' ― the able-bodied swimmers. Those 'ABs' call Kyle Ploehn an inspiration. While a large group of competitors began the 98th annual Goguac Lake Swim on Saturday, Aug. 9, Ploehn joined them with his crutches left behind on the...

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 3:54 p.m. EDT on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. EDT for Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:53 p.m., Doppler...

There’s a new incentive program in Portage that 51 different businesses have signed up for, encouraging people to shop locally. In increments of $20, $50, $100, and $200, people can purchase electronic gift cards that can be spent at any applicable business. With the purchase of each electronic gift card, a 50% bonus...

Picture this: a river overflowing with logs, threatening the heart of Michigan's furniture industry back in 1883. The stakes were high, and so were the waters.

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office is advising drivers to avoid an area between Bloomingdale and Grand Junction following a crash Friday night. It happened near County Road 388 and 46th Street, the agency wrote on social media around 8:25 p.m. Deputies did say...

A woman was taken to the hospital after a domestic assault in Oshtemo Township on Saturday, deputies say.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin work on a new ramp bridge at the US-131 business route in Kalamazoo. Crews will set beams for the ramp bridge beginning Friday at 10 p.m., working on the project until 6 a.m. for the next three weekends.

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI – A storybook trail, dedicated to the memory of a 90-year resident who shared her love of reading with countless children, is now open in a small town near Kalamazoo. Anne Coombs worked at the Lawton Public Library for 37 years and died in 2022....

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Wordsmiths went head-to-head at the 14th annual Scrabble Fest in Kalamazoo on Saturday. Held by the Kalamazoo Literacy Council, the event doubles as a tournament and a fundraiser to help connect adults with literacy resources. Local: Kalamazoo Mall hosts third annual Dogs in the Zoo, delighting...