What do Eastside neighborhood residents want?
Tim Jones has lived in Kalamazoo’s Eastside neighborhood for 25 years. He’s watched businesses move away, leaving vacant buildings and blighted properties. “Really, the Eastside has been struggling,” said Jones, 56. “And that’s a bad thing when you look at all of the other areas where the city is spending money, like...
Residents push ultimatum for township leader: Resign or give up your liquor license
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI — A 1983 rule in Comstock Township’s code says elected officials can’t be “interested” in “the manufacture for sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor.”. Ben Martin, township supervisor and owner of Soil Friends Hard Cider Co., said that doesn’t apply to...
Letter from the Editor: Tornadoes ripped through southwest Michigan and our journalists ran toward...
One of the things I enjoy most about writing this column is highlighting the work that readers rarely see – the persistence, digging and determination of journalists that bring important stories to light. Sometimes that work means combing through public records, connecting dots across documents and data, and...
Land to lake: Local uses canoe to clear debris from Union Lake following tornado
UNION CITY, Mich. — Helping hands are pouring in from every corner of the Union City community as families face the aftermath of the deadly tornado that tore through nearly one week ago. Local resident, Jared Dow, has shifted clean up efforts from land to lake, clearing piles of...
Parents Warned About Fentanyl-Laced Candy In Calhoun County
A warning from local sheriffs has parents on high alert about candies that look like vitamins. They're not what they seem, and it's a serious concern.
OMNI Gives Back supports children’s health in Kalamazoo County
OMNI Community Credit Union is proud to share the impact of its OMNI Gives Back Program in Kalamazoo County, where member participation helped generate a significant donation for children’s healthcare while also helping members save on their auto loans. Through the 2025 OMNI Gives Back Program, OMNI contributed $25...
Three Rivers Menards assessing millions in damage from EF-2 tornado, no timeline to reopen
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Nearly one week ago an EF-2 tornado tore through Three Rivers in Southwest Michigan, damaging many homes and businesses, including causing major damage to the Menards store and storage facility north of M-60 near Broadway Rd. A Menards spokesperson told News Channel 3 that they...
Jury wastes no time, finds teen guilty of killing Kalamazoo security guard
KALAMAZOO, MI — After a trial that lasted less than two full days from start to finish, jurors needed just three hours to find Kaiden Cole guilty of murder. The 19-year-old from Battle Creek was found guilty Thursday, March 12 for the April 2025 shooting death of Montine Wiley Jr., 27.
Consumers Energy reports about 13,000 without power amid strong winds
WEST MICHIGAN -- Numerous West Michigan counties are under a high wind warning and Consumers Energy is reporting several electricity outages. As of about 7 a.m. Friday, March 13, there outages involve about 3,400 customers in Kent County, 2,900 in Ottawa County, 1,200 in Allegan County and 300 in Kalamazoo County.
I&M suspends disconnections in Three Rivers during storm recovery
THREE RIVERS, Mich. -- Indiana Michigan Power announced to prevent further hardship while customers recover from widespread tornado damage, the company is suspending service disconnections in the area. “Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the storm in the community. We were committed to restoring power safely...
