Kalamazoo MI

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made low interest federal disaster loans available for those affected by the March 6 tornadoes. Loans are available for businesses, nonprofits, and residents affected by the tornadoes. The SBA also issued a disaster declaration Monday after a request was made by Governor Gretchen...

A fire Thursday afternoon, April 23, destroyed a Gobles home, located on the corner of Vine and West Exchange streets. Gobles-Pine Grove and Bloomindale fire departments battled the 3:10 p.m. blaze. Paw Paw Fire Department was dispatched at 3:18 p.m. and cleared at 6:05 p.m., according to Paw Paw Fire Chief Kye Richardson. Gobles remained at the scene and cleared...

BANGOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bangor Township school board is facing criticism after two students were questioned by a district-hired attorney without their parents being notified. The controversy began in October when Melissa Gary discovered her daughter, Emerson Jurek, a freshman at Bangor John Glenn High School, and another...

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater and Harper Creek split their Interstate 8 dual track meet Tuesday at Cardinal Field. The Beaver boys won 84.5-52.5, while the Lady Cardinals prevailed 75-61. Jackson Reilly was a double winner for the Coldwater boys, taking first in the shot put and discus. Trevor Mitchell won the 400m, Luke Aerts was first in the 3200, and Travon Mitchell...

MARENGO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A fight against a county recommendation that would convert three stretches of paved road back to gravel in Marengo Township led to a packed township board meeting Tuesday night. The Calhoun County Road Department recommended reverting portions of 20 Mile, 21 Mile and 24 Mile...

For many entrepreneurs, the hardest part isn’t starting a business; it’s figuring out how to grow it. In Southwest Michigan, a small but increasingly influential nonprofit is stepping into that gap, offering business owners the tools, mentorship, and connections they need to scale with confidence. The South Haven...

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — Residents in Calhoun County say a rural road hasn't seen serious repairs in years, forcing drivers to go 25 on a 55 mph road. They told News Channel 3 that 12 Mile Road is nearly undriveable with uneven pavement, water-filled gaps, and cracks formed from tough Michigan winters.

Fewer customers are paying their utility bills in person. “The change is being driven by a change in behavior.”. That’s Consumers Energy spokesperson Brian Wheeler. “Since COVID, we've seen reductions in foot traffic at these locations by about 50%. So, about half as many people are visiting these offices today to make payments in person.”

MARSHALL, Mich. — The City of Marshall announced new water and wastewater infrastructure improvements are now operational. These improvements include improvements that deliver water to Ford's new BlueOval Battery Park and the Marshall Area Jobs, Opportunity and Recreation (MAJOR) Campus. Local: 'Wake Low' causes damaging wind in West Michigan.

A series of events will be held in Kalamazoo in efforts to showcase the city’s downtown area and its future development.