Kalamazoo MI

Around 60 Kalamazoo residents turned out to a county road commission meeting Tuesday. Most were there to protest the planned removal of about 8,000 trees throughout the county. The removals would be a part of the county's Safe Streets for All project, a road-safety initiative funded by a federal grant.

BARRY COUNTY, MI – A new Meijer grocery store could be coming to West Michigan if it gets the proper approvals. The new store is planned for 420 N. Tanner Lake Road near the city of Hastings – which is northeast of Kalamazoo and southeast of Grand Rapids.

Michigan's cost of living is about 7% below the national average, with Flint, Muskegon, and Saginaw leading the way in affordability.

Kalamazoo, Michigan — Unfortunately, it will be another active afternoon for Live Doppler Radar and West Michigan. Thunderstorms will quickly grow and organize after 2 or 3 p.m. This first batch may become strong with 40-50 mph gusts. A second line forms in its wake after 5 or 6...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Government officials shared differing viewpoints before voting to pay over $412,000 to a terminated township leader. On Monday, June 15, Comstock Township officials voted 4-3 to pay the amount to former Superintendent Scott Hess, who was recently terminated without cause. Robert Pratt, Kristie Ch

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a new 'mini-development' in Calhoun County Tuesday morning. Five new affordable homes will be built on Simmons Avenue in Battle Creek in the coming months. Local: Fired superintendent to receive $412k+ payout after divided Comstock...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A husband and wife opposing a proposed tree removal project in Kalamazoo County say they support roadway improvements, but strongly oppose what they describe as unnecessary clear-cutting along county roads. The debate centers on a safety initiative under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All...

THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Months after an EF-2 tornado caused widespread damage across its campus, Three Rivers Health is making significant progress in their rebuilding efforts. When the storm hit in early March, all nine buildings located on site were dealt a significant blow, leading to broken glass, boarded...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — An 18-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly fired off a gun in a residential area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). Officers were called to the area of Elm Street and West Ransom Street after neighbors reported hearing gunfire, police...

Juneteenth has long been celebrated in Michigan, and it became an official state holiday in 2021. Though Juneteenth, officially falls on June 19th, festivities are already underway. The city of Benton Harbor held its annual Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 14. A host of events are slated for the 19th...