MSP: Military vehicle lost control, causing 8-vehicle crash near Kalamazoo
Police say a crash involving eight vehicles that sent two children and a woman to the hospital Monday started when a military vehicle crashed into a semi-truck.
Four candidates named finalists for Kalamazoo city manager role
The City of Kalamazoo announced four finalists for the city manager position and plans to hold public interviews with each of them next week.
Mattress fire caused by candle ignites multi-story house; minor injuries, $180K in damages
PORTAGE, Mich. — A bedroom candle caused a house to catch fire Tuesday morning. Weather: National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Barry, Allegan counties. Responding to what started as a bedroom mattress fire Tuesday around 2:30 a.m., Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) fire crews...
Kalamazoo restaurant 600 Kitchen reopens five months after fire
A Kalamazoo restaurant has reopened almost five months after a fire shut its doors.
Man charged with murder after woman shot near Kalamazoo
A man was formally charged Tuesday with killing a woman near Kalamazoo over the weekend.
How to keep stink bugs from making your home their winter retreat
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — If you’ve seen a lot of stink bugs lately, you’re not alone. The months of September and October are when these pests try to find a warm place before winter, and many times it’s your home. Stink bugs typically emerge in the spring...
Niles loosens restrictions on cannabis dispensary business hours
Cannabis dispensaries in Niles can open earlier and close later following a city ordinance approved last month. Residents of Niles Charter Township voted last year to allow the opening of marijuana establishments for the first time. In May, the township board approved 21, forming what locals call the “Green Mile.”
Kalamazoo asks for public feedback with downtown survey
The city of Kalamazoo launched the latest round of its Downtown Vitality Study, a twice-a-year survey tracking visitors’ experiences downtown, Tuesday morning.
Man convicted of murder of 18-month-old in Portage
A Portage man has been convicted of murder in the 2022 death of an 18-month-old boy.
BCPD: Man accused of assaulting girlfriend found in her home
Battle Creek police say they arrested a man accused of assaulting his girlfriend after he entered her home while she wasn't there.

















