A Fisherman’s Sonar Found a Stolen Dodge Ram at the Bottom of a Michigan...
A fisherman's fish finder found something way bigger than fish. Turns out Garmin LiveScope works great for stolen trucks too.
Loose cow leads police on chase through Marshall streets
MARSHALL, MI — Police helped round up a loose cow in Marshall, creating a “legen-dairy” experience for officers. The Marshall Police Department, Marshall Fire Department and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Saturday, March 21 about a cattle that had escaped and wandered down Michigan Avenue.
Samaritan’s Purse brought ‘nationwide response to March 6 tornado victims
THREE RIVERS, MI — The southwest Michigan communities struck by tornadoes on March 6 came together on Wednesday, March 25 to honor the Samaritan's Purse at Riverside Church. The North Carolina-based Christian disaster relief organization sent in team leaders, supplies, and equipment to coordinate the response within...
🚧 Division Street lane closed for repairs until 2:30 p.m. today
City sewer crews are repairing several inlets and manholes along Division Street North in Battle Creek today, Wednesday, March 25, causing a temporary lane closure. The closure affects the right, northbound lane from Van Buren Street to near the Calhoun County Justice Center. Work began around 6 a.m. and is expected...
Geometry in the sky: Water study bringing back flying hexagon to West Michigan
An oddity in the sky is set to return to West Michigan in 2026, as a helicopter towing a giant hexagon will be back to continue a scientific study of groundwater.
Eagle Court of Honor for 3 Held at Lawrence
LAWRENCE – Marking the 100th anniversary year of Lawrence Boy Scout Troop 197, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for three of its members at the Lawrence United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 22. The three include Nickolas Barr, Eric Blocker, and Nathan Hagger. Barr’s project was...
Paw Paw Township Board approves tools for new fire truck
PAW PAW – At the Monday, March 9, Paw Paw Township Board meeting, board members approved a request from the Paw Paw fire chief for needed tools for a new fire truck. Paw Paw Fire Department Fire Chief Kyle Richardson submitted a request to the township board for the purchase of Milwaukee tools, thermal imaging, and...
📢 Free Pet Microchip Clinic & Community Updates from Sheriff Abbott
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office shared several community updates in Sheriff Abbott’s March 26 message:. The office co-hosted updated training on law enforcement response to stalking, PPO, and bond violations with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
🚓 Stolen Truck Recovered from Wolf Lake in Almena Township
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office reports that a stolen Dodge Ram pickup was found submerged in Wolf Lake in Almena Township. On March 25, 2026, a fisherman spotted a suspicious object on his sonar and alerted authorities. The next day, the Van Buren County Dive Team located and recovered the vehicle, which had...
Judge upholds life sentence without parole for Calhoun County man
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Calhoun County Judge Sarah Lincoln has ruled a man’s life without parole sentence for beating, raping, and killing five-year-old Nicole VanNoty in 1994 will stand. Jason Symonds appealed his sentence in 2025. He was 16-years-old when he killed the little girl and...
