Kalamazoo MI

A book on the efforts of former slaves to find their lost family members after the Civil War will be the subject of an event at Willard Library in Battle Creek Monday. One chapter highlights the story of Emeline Skipworth, who escaped slavery in Kentucky before the war, and, through the Underground Railroad, was able t

A Portage nonprofit is celebrating 20 years of giving kids in Kalamazoo County a new pair of shoes twice a year. (June 12, 2026)

KALAMAZOO, MI — The second phase of a new housing development in Kalamazoo’s Northside Neighborhood is getting support with a $2 million investment from Kalamazoo County. Members of the County Board of Commissioners approved last week the allocation of $2 million from the county’s Housing Millage — to be provided in 20

KALAMAZOO, MI — The city of Kalamazoo has acknowledged the need for public bathrooms downtown for years. But now, as another one is being built, some businesses are not happy. Facing public pressure, the city brought in a second outdoor Portland Loo restroom, which is being installed on Water...

A woman was found dead after a house fire in Southwest Michigan, believed to be caused by a tree branch falling onto an electrical line, police said. At 5:46 a.m. Thursday, a house fire was reported in the 35000 block of 36th Avenue in Waverly Township near Kalamazoo. Van Buren...

The City of Sturgis is planning to hold an informational meeting on June 11th at the St Joseph Corrections building Training Center located at 602 E Main St., Centreville, Michigan 49032 starting at 5:00 pm to discuss a drawdown of the reservoir area upstream of their dam and hydroelectric plant on the St. Joseph River

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Police officers from Western Michigan University helped an injured fawn this week. A local resident named Josh discovered an injured fawn with a broken led at Asylum Lake on Thursday. Recovery: Neighbors rally to help affected residents after storm damages Sturgis homes, powerlines. He contacted West

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Registered nurses at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital will hold a community rally Saturday to protest federal budget cuts they say threaten health care and endanger access to care for thousands of patients. The event, organized by members of the Michigan Nurses Association and National Nurses United, comes as

A pickle-themed festival is planned June 12-14 at Opie’s Bar & Grill. Location: Opie’s Bar & Grill, 158 N. Broad St. Food trucks, local vendors and children’s activities will be available during a family-friendly evening event. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: 235 E. Simmons St. Cost:...

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. After five years of living paycheck to paycheck, Haylee Fettes is getting something most early childhood educators could only dream of:...