Kalamazoo MI

PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The purchase of a belt on Michigan’s west side led to the discovery of more than $35,000 in counterfeit bills and two arrests. According to authorities, Michigan State Police troopers were alerted to a counterfeiting complaint after two men reportedly used fake bills to purchase a...

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI – Two men were arrested with $36,400 in fake cash in southwest Michigan, state police say. Michigan State Police troopers responded to a forgery and counterfeiting complaint in Pine Grove Township after counterfeit currency was used during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, leading to the arrests,...

Richland may be getting a new ice cream shop at the former Stagecoach Inn. Here’s what we know about the sale and what's to come!

On Feb. 17, 2026, Raising Cane’s, a popular fast food chain known for its chicken tenders, opened a new location in Portage, MI. The restaurant’s grand opening has been highly anticipated since its announcement in January 2024, after multiple delays since construction began in June 2025. Raising Cane’s...

AUGUSTA TWP., MI - Voters in Augusta Township will decide whether to rezone more than 500 acres of land just outside Milan for a proposed computer data center. If residents reject the rezoning, New York City–based Thor Equities will have to reconsider the location for its planned $1 billion facility. The proposal —...

The board considers implementing a moratorium on data centers and solar energy projects to study their impacts. They discuss plans for installing emergency sirens to enhance public safety, with a phased approach over three years being considered. Public comments focus on transparency, recall efforts, and prior board...

One pin made all the difference for Three Rivers. After a strong start in the baker series, Three Rivers girls bowling held on late in individuals to capture its school record fourth straight regional championship on Friday — outlasting Marshall by a single pin, 2775-2774. The No. 6-ranked Wildcats...

Tthe board elects new officers, with Director Fredrickson as chair and Director Stemple as vice chair. The board also discusses the formation of the NFP nominating subcommittee, with Stemple and Bassett selected to participate. Additionally, Nolan provides an update on the NFP annual report, highlighting the progress...

The Board considers the approval of local road contracts with various townships, including Prairie Run and Richland, as well as the approval of a traffic control order for no parking on a busy road in Oshtemo Township. Additionally, the board discussed updates to personnel policies, including vacation policy...

KALAMAZOO, MI — Southwest Michigan wrestlers continued to make plenty of noise in the state tournament last weekend. What’s next? A trip to Ford Field. 71 Kalamazoo-area boys grapplers are moving on, qualifying for the individual wrestling state finals after earning a Top 4 finish in their respective weight classes...