Kalamazoo MI

A water main break has prompted a boil water advisory in Battle Creek.

A routine day of fishing turned into a full-blown recovery operation when a Michigan fisherman discovered something no one expects to see on sonar — a stolen pickup truck sitting at the bottom of a lake. What happened next exposed not just a strange recovery story, but a bigger issue with how stolen vehicles can...

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? The SPCA of Southwest Michigan has some wonderful cats ready to meet you. Each one is spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, and waiting for a loving home.

Nearly a month after a EF2 tornado swept through Three Rivers, city officials are asking for help in cleaning up one of its most iconic locations: Riverside Cemetery.

SPRINGFIELD, Mich. — The City of Springfield is urging residents to stay away from Helmer Creek due to possible contamination. Springfield -- located in Calhoun County -- and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) are now investigating, the city said on Facebook. Cathrine Tossava took...

The city of Springfield and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a reported discoloration in Helmer Creek. The incident first came to attention following a social media post on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the sheriff's office said in an announcement. The discoloration has significantly dissipated;...

PLAINWELL—A residential fire in Plainwell on Saturday evening resulted in one fatality, according to officials with the Plainwell Department of Public Safety. The victim was later identified as 58-year-old Ted Ray Hughes, Jr. The fire was reported at approximately 8:25 p.m. March 28, in the 400 block of North...

A man drowned in a Barry County lake Wednesday after his fishing boat capsized, the sheriff confirms.

If you see black and purple birds flitting about your yard this spring, you may be witnessing the return of purple martins to Michigan. Purple martins arrived in Michigan on March 31, sighted in Vicksburg in southwest Michigan, according to the Purple Martin Conservation Association. The bird species makes the trek...

MARSHALL, Mich. — For nearly 75 years, a bakery in downtown Marshall, Mich., has served several generations of loyal customers. Known to have a line when they open at 5:30 a.m., Louie’s Bakery is famous for their nut rolls and countless other delicious baked goods. But there’s plenty...