Domestic dispute leads to arrest in Pennfield Township
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, (WTVB) – A domestic dispute in Pennfield Township on Monday, escalated into a shooting that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies responding to the 200 block of E. Coolidge Avenue at 1:45 p.m. secured the scene, where the victim was...
When is it Illegal to Mow Your Lawn in Michigan?
As we trade winter coats for gardening gloves, a little knowledge about local noise rules can keep those mower engines humming without the complaints.
Schools can be isolating for Native American students. WMU is hiring ‘elders’ to change...
KALAMAZOO, MI -- For some students, opening a textbook, looking to their classmates or finding a staff member who can relate to them is a luxury. It’s a luxury Robin Greymountain, a former Kalamazoo Public Schools administrator and newly appointed “elder in residence” at Western Michigan University, didn’t find until...
Two killed, one injured after pickup strikes tree
PARK TWP. — Two people were killed while another was airlifted when a vehicle crashed into a tree in Park Township Saturday. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called just after midnight Saturday to the intersection of Parkville Road and Mint Road. Deputies claim a pickup truck driven...
Two of The Best Italian Delis In The Country Are In Chicago
There's something special about family-run delis. Two from our area made a national list, and their stories are as rich as their flavors.
Black Chicken Crosses Road To Chick-fil-A In Battle Creek
Last Friday, chaos reigned as a chicken crossed the road, but not just any chicken—a determined one headed straight for Chick-fil-A. Talk about a clucky adventure!
After latest lawsuit dismissal, Marshall group opposed to Ford plant requests another appeal
For years, Ford has been working to open its BlueOval battery production plant in Marshall with significant pushback from a local opposition group called the Committee for Marshall—Not the Megasite. A long-running lawsuit regarding the zoning of the land the plant sits on was dismissed on Feb. 25 by...
‘Hustle After Dark’ celebrates Black history and culture
In celebration of Black History Month, Western Michigan University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs for Students (MAS) hosted “Hustle After Dark,” a night of culture, community and movement Feb. 24. The event took place at the WMU Student Center Gathering Stairs and was a collaboration with the Martin...
Miami (Ohio)’s Steele fined, to replace DJ equipment he damaged
Miami (Ohio) coach Travis Steele has to replace an arena DJ's equipment that he damaged during a midgame tirade in a 69-67 win at Western Michigan on Friday, the MAC announced Monday. The league also fined him $2,500 for his actions.
City extends free parking hours on the Kalamazoo Mall
KALAMAZOO, MI — The city is adding two more hours of free parking on the Kalamazoo Mall. Pay-to-park hours now run 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday in the downtown shopping district. They previously began at 8 a.m. The change is part of a series of parking...

















