Familiar Face Takes Over Kalamazoo’s Northside Association Of Community Development
Kalamazoo is one of the many cities in Michigan that thrives from the work that is done in the communities to make themselves better. Each side of town/neighborhood has a community association that is designed to help make improvements to the area and the residents within the neighborhood. They are often run by...
Group attacked man in stabbing, witnesses told KDPS
Four people were arrested and three were charged after a stabbing that injured a man in Kalamazoo Tuesday, police said.
Kalamazoo’s Robert Morris Park Beach Closed Due to Bacteria Levels
According to reports this is the park's second beach closure of the summer. Local health officials report recent sample testing revealed unsafe levels of microbial pollutants in the water that pose a risk to the public. Here's what you need to know:. While the park itself remains open on Tuesday,...
Portage’s Ramona Park Beach reopens after E. coli tests show improved results
PORTAGE, Mich. — Ramona Park Beach on Long Lake in Portage has reopened after being shut down due to elevated E. coli levels. Tests performed on Wednesday, July 30 showed improved results that comply with Michigan's Water Quality Standards for total and partial body contact recreation, officials said. Previous...
KDPS: Four arrested after guns seized in Kalamazoo
Two juveniles and two adults were arrested after officials executed a search warrant that led to weapons being seized in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
Missing Kayakers Located in Kalamazoo River – All Individuals Safe
The Plainwell Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce that several kayakers reported missing earlier Saturday have been successfully located and removed in the Kalamazoo River. All individuals are safe and accounted for. At approximately 7 pm on Saturday, a group of kayakers departed from a launch site...
Local church hosts annual ‘Love Week’ offering free back-to-school supplies
VICKSBURG, Mich. — This week, families across West Michigan have the opportunity to get free groceries and back-to-school supplies ahead of the start of the school year. This is the tenth year that Valley Family Church has hosted "Love Week," where families can get groceries, backpacks with school supplies, diapers,...
53-year-old man hospitalized in Kalamazoo stabbing
KALAMAZOO, MI — A 53-year-old man is in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries from a reported stabbing. Police responded to the 2500 block of St. Albans Way, near Gull Road, in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 29. Police have identified possible suspects, said Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety...
Bite-sized park in the works for Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood
The Edison Neighborhood Association in Kalamazoo is raising money for a pocket park. It'll be located in front of The Creamery at Portage & Lake.
New 4-way intersection with traffic light will cost $1.8M in Portage
PORTAGE, MI — Portage is creating a four-way intersection at Portage Road and Forest Drive with a new traffic signal. City councilmembers approved a $1.8 million contract with Severance Electric Company for the work on Tuesday, July 22. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
