Michigan Authorities Find 15 Pounds of Meth In Drug Bust
While pursuing three search warrants, authorities in the Kalamazoo area uncovered stolen guns, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and more earlier this month leading to the arrests of three men. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety via WOODTV 8, the Kalamazoo Valley...
Third suspect in Jack Snyder shooting death ID’d, charged with felony murder
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A third person tied to the 2023 murder of Battle Creek Central High School student Jack Snyder has been identified. Tuesday, Marcus Parsons, 20, was charged with felony murder for his involvement in Snyder's death. This comes hours after Battle Creek...
We’re finalists in the MSBA awards!
The Michigan Student Broadcast Award (MSBA) finalists were announced and Western Michigan University's Student Media Group (SMG) was selected for five categories in the college contest. Current Events Story. Western Herald Staff Member, Nick Kahl is a finalist for his work on a...
Trendy Michigan Taco Spot Quietly Closes After Only 1 Year in Business
Well, that didn't last very long. After not even a full year in business a popular Michigan taco restaurant and tequila bar has quietly closed their doors. However, it doesn't appear as if it's goodbye forever. Here's what we know so far:. Of course my stomach is already...
Four arrested when KVET executes four search warrants January 16 and 23
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Four people have been arrested by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team as they served four search warrants on January 16 and January 23. The first search warrant was carried out in the 1900 block of South 11th Street in Oshtemo Township and...
Man found guilty of murder, other offenses after two people hit by truck
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. -- After initially being arrested late last year, a now 34-year-old Gregory Campos has been found guilty of second-degree murder, drug possession, and more. Deputies with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office first responded to a report that a man had...
Man found guilty of intentionally hitting 2 with truck, killing 1
A jury found a man guilty of intentionally hitting two people with his truck, killing one of them, near Paw Paw in 2023.
Father pleads guilty in toddler’s hot car death
A Southwest Michigan father has entered a guilty plea in connection to the death of his 3-year-old son, who died after being left in a hot car in August.
Essential Grocery Item Expected to Skyrocket in Price in Michigan
While the overall price of groceries has continued to rise and possible new tariffs pending, officials warn prices for this essential grocery item show no signs of slowing down in the near future. According to NerdWallet the price of eggs has risen over 37% in one year:. Before...
Babysitter charged after 5-year-old opens door with gun
A man has been charged with child abuse after a 5-year-old he was supposed to be babysitting came to the door holding a loaded handgun, according to court documents.