Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In an effort to target gun violence and illegal drugs in the area, multiple divisions of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) arrested several people found with illegal firearms and/or drugs on Sept. 18. In total, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and...

Officials have discovered a highly invasive plant spreading in the Midwest and issued a warning. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued an alert over the discovery of "invasive purple jewelweed," also known as Himalayan balsam. According to the department, the plant isn't common in Michigan, but has been...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Another longtime staple in West Michigan closed its doors Saturday. Previous: Harvey's on the Mall in Kalamazoo to close in September. Harvey's on the Mall in downtown Kalamazoo had their final night of service Saturday after more than 40 years in business. "So it's bitter, maybe...

It was recently announced that Kroger purchased the strip mall in Portage that once held Big Lots, Chuck E. Cheese, and JoAnn Fabrics. The sale was made recently for a price tag of $10.3 million, and would mark the first time in a long time that Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, would be returning to...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bell's Brewery is celebrating their 40th birthday Sunday. Local: Harvey's on the Mall closed for good over the weekend, will be selling mementos, equipment. Beginning at 11 a.m. Bells Brewery is having a birthday party at Bell's Eccentric Cafe from until 10 p.m. Sunday to celebrate...

The warning was in place for Kalamazoo County. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," comments the National Weather Service. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Lightning strikes the United States...

KALAMAZOO, MI – Transportation costs won’t get any cheaper over the next year. That’s particularly true if you’re offering rides to everybody. So Metro Transit of Kalamazoo, working through the Central County Transportation Authority, is seeking a millage increase to help it maintain its core bus system as well as a...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Kalamazoo man was sentenced to prison on Friday for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey, 46-year-old Keith Smith will serve 30 years in federal prison. “A 30-year sentence is a long time,...

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reached two settlement agreements with the current and past owners of a paper mill in White Pigeon. The settlements allow funding to be used for response activities to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) released into the environment, and requires...

Big changes are brewing in Portage as Kroger eyes a fresh start, but what will happen to the beloved Chili's?