Kalamazoo-area girls hoops: Hackett wins thriller, K-Christian goes off from 3
Kalamazoo Hackett flexed its clutch gene on Friday. In the final half-minute, the Irish delivered the game-winning plays – including Bethany Carpenter’s go-ahead bucket with 15 seconds left – to take down Maple City Glen Lake for a wild 38-37 win. Lucy Young dished out the assist...
Lights, Camera, Great Lakes: Wolf Tree Film Festival returns bigger and bolder
MARSHALL, MI — Inside the Franke Center for the Arts in Marshall, filmmakers from throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes Region gather annually to be honored for their work at the Wolf Tree Film Festival. Now in its 8th year, the 2026 event is being moved from January to...
Not ‘another Portage’: Suburban expansion, energy storage trigger town’s division
Oshtemo Township residents have launched a recall effort targeting five board members over a controversial battery storage facility and development plans they fear will destroy their rural lifestyle.
Kalamazoo Crime Rates See Unexpected Decline In Recent Report
Social media buzz has sparked concern about crime, but the facts say otherwise. Get ready for a closer look at Kalamazoo's safety story.
New Scholarships For Military Families From Prairie Farms In 2026
Imagine the impact of a $250,000 donation aimed at lifting up our heroes’ families. This partnership is set to change lives in 2026.
Police arrest shooting, hit & run suspect in Kalamazoo Township
The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department says a man is in custody after a shooting, and a hit-and-run.
Missing Paw Paw man with dementia found in Indiana
Michigan State Police said a missing and endangered man from Paw Paw has been found in Indiana.
Record high temperatures are just a tease; snow is back this weekend
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Today began with a hint of spring in the air. Temperatures were surging in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Today also started with powerful winds sweeping across West Michigan. The winds were strong enough to create power outages and a Wind Advisory was issued by...
Nonprofit works to improve accessibility across Barry County
BARRY COUNTY, Mich. — A local nonprofit is working to improve accessibility for people with disabilities across Barry County, from public spaces and libraries to sidewalks and business entrances. The Ability Collective was created to address gaps in services and access for people with disabilities, according to its...
Update: Be prepared for snow showers in West Michigan until Sunday midday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 6:43 a.m. EST on Sunday for snow showers until noon EST for Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties.

















