Barry County neighbor uses kayak in flood conditions at home near Thornapple Lake
BARRY COUNTY, Mich. — When Thornapple Lake in Barry County swelled toward Shari Shattuck's house— up to the second back step— she took action. "I tied up a kayak to the stairs, and walked down the stairs, to the kayak, and paddled up the road to get to my car to get to town,” Shattuck said with a laugh.
Volunteer crews to run chainsaws in Otsego-Plainwell area this week
Nonprofit crews made up of military veterans and first responders will be in the Otsego and Plainwell areas this week to help clean up after two tornadoes swept through last week.
Kalamazoo under local state of emergency, state emergency declaration
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo is under a local state of emergency and a state emergency declaration as of Friday due to last week’s storms and high groundwater levels and high levels of the Kalamazoo River and Portage Creek. City officials note the Morrow...
Severe Flooding Hits Fox Ridge Apartments In Kalamazoo After Relentless Rain
Kalamazoo's Fox Ridge Apartments face severe flooding and ongoing health concerns, with residents enduring years of poor living conditions and a history of issues that have local authorities on alert.
Man charged with murder in Kalamazoo shooting
A man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting in a Kalamazoo park last week.
Teens shot in parked vehicle drive themselves to hospital
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – Two teens in a parked vehicle were shot early Sunday, April 19, and drove themselves to the hospital, Battle Creek police said. The victims, a 17-year-old female and 18-year-old male, both Battle Creek residents, were in stable condition at an area hospital. The shooting happened...
Battle Creek wife accused of shooting, killing husband ‘didn’t want him to suffer slowly’
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A wife accused of shooting and killing her husband in Battle Creek claims she "didn't want him to suffer slowly." Andrea Graham, 31, is facing charges of first-degree murder and carrying a pistol when attempting to commit a felony in connection to the April 12 shooting death of her husband, Alan.
Kalamazoo man gets up to 70 years for 2022 fatal stabbing of James Travis
KALAMAZOO, MI — A 54-year-old Kalamazoo man already in prison for a home invasion was just sentenced to serve up to 70 years for the murder of James Travis. Andrew John McCormack was found guilty last month of second-degree murder in the June 2022 stabbing death of James Travis.
Family Fare Celebrates ‘Spring Refresh’ with Major Remodels Across Calhoun County; Tony Agostino Comments
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI - As shoppers refresh their routines and carts this spring, Family Fare® has completed its own series of refreshes — celebrating three store remodels across Calhoun County. According to the recent release, these remodels at the Pennfield, Marshall, and Albion locations align in-store upgrades with Family Fare’s broader Spring Refresh campaign, bringing modern upgrades to the in-store and online shopping experience...
Temperatures Soar Mid-week In Southwest Michigan, Reaching 71°F
Morning frost greets Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties as a warm week unfolds with highs hitting 77°F, before rain cools the weekend down to the 60s.

















