Comstock Township adds new fire engine to replaced totaled one
Comstock Township Fire Department welcomed a new fire engine Tuesday to replace one that was smashed during a 2024 crash on I-94.
Michigan permit would cut emissions at Kalamazoo paper mill
KALAMAZOO, MI — Michigan regulators say a proposed air permit for a Kalamazoo paper mill would reduce air pollution by permanently retiring two older boilers and an older production line while consolidating factory output on newer equipment. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is...
BCPD: 2 arrested in connection with New Year’s shooting
A search warrant led to the arrests of two men Wednesday who police say are connected to a New Year’s Day shooting in Battle Creek.
‘No ICE’: Groups protest in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo
People in West Michigan are calling for leaders to reject cooperation with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a woman was shot and killed by an agent in Minneapolis.
West Michigan Farm Store Crowned Best in the State
A West Michigan farm store is making national headlines. Lovefood.com named Green Vale Farm Creamery in Coopersville the best farm store in Michigan, praising its meats, cheeses, and farm-to-table experience.
Kalamazoo Mall eatery temporarily closes for makeover
KALAMAZOO, MI — Taco Bob’s Kalamazoo Mall location is closed until Jan. 26 for renovations. In addition to some minor structural repairs, Taco Bob’s owner Nancy Ketteman said the space will see a cosmetic update during the three-week closure. Taco Bob’s announced the closure in a Facebook...
Michigan Law Change Opens Doors for Nonalcoholic Beer Fans
Dry January gets a boost as Michigan breweries can sell nonalcoholic beer made by others, reflecting a shift away from drinking.
A cat with three names: Send us your pet stories
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- I first met my gray tabby cat Willow online. I was scrolling through the cat. adoption photos on the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue website and I spotted her beautiful face. I already had two cats -- Nelly and Tinkerbell. Nelly was a Manx I had adopted from a...
Winston’s New Affordable Bar Downtown Kalamazoo
This time, this bar has a unique concept to appeal to the people and visitors of Kalamazoo while also reviving some old history.
Beloved Michigan News Agency re-opens for two weekends
On Nov. 22, 28 and 29, the Michigan News Agency temporarily reopened for its final sale. The beloved Kalamazoo bookstore closed in February after the owner, Dean Hauck, passed away. The final sale was organized by Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, which purchased the building earlier this year. “When Kalamazoo Forward...

















