Sentencing delayed again for man accused in 2022 killing of WMU student
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The sentencing of a man accused of killing a Western Michigan University student in 2022 has been postponed yet again, nearly three years after the deadly shooting. Myquan Deontae Rogers, 34, is charged in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Naya Reynolds, who was killed in Kalamazoo...
‘Like a hug from an old friend’: Shakey Graves beguiles sold-out Kalamazoo crowd
The Americana tunesmith’s tour stop Monday at Bell’s Beer Garden enchanted fans with his band of “friends and family.” The review and images at Local Spins. With a band full of “friends and family,” Texas singer-songwriter Shakey Graves delivered twists and turns all night long during his sold-out Monday show at...
Paw Paw youth is multi fair award winner
Wyatt Buskirk, 12, of Paw Paw, took several awards last week at the Van Buren Yoth Fair. The awards included, Grand Champion Dairy Heifer, Grand Champion Dairy Cow, Reserve Grand Champion Heavyweight Feeder, Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred Feeder, Grand Champion Crossbred Steer and Top Showmanship Young 2 Dairy. The...
PHOTOS: Air Zoo opens new extreme sports exhibit
PORTAGE, Mich. — The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center in Portage has launched a new adrenaline-filled exhibit that takes visitors into the heart of extreme sports. “Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits” opened July 1 and runs through Oct. 31. Included with general admission, the interactive exhibit explores the...
Man headed to prison for supplying fatal drug to friend: ‘I get a second...
KALAMAZOO, MI — Patrick Martin arrived at prison on Wednesday, July 16. He shared a photo of the sign on his social media, along with a straight-faced selfie. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User...
Three charged with murder in death of Marshall man on Easter Sunday
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) – Three men have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Marshall man killed Easter morning in Jackson. 21-year-old Bryan Michael Johnson, 35-year-old Jemel Earl Milton, and 40-year-old Phillip Leslie Gauze were arraigned July 16 on charges of first-degree murder and unarmed robbery in...
U.S. Dept. of Education opens investigations into U of M, Western Michigan over scholarships
Updated at 12:51 p.m. The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday announced investigations into five universities across the U.S. – including two in Michigan – following complaints that the schools violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by offering “unlawful exclusionary funding based on national origin.” The...
Progress being made on the US-131 interchange expansion in Kalamazoo
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) hosted a work zone tour on Tuesday at the site of a major construction project in Kalamazoo.
6th Annual Cars In Corners Returns To Kalamazoo
Cars have always been something the people of Michigan have kept near and dear to their hearts but also brings them together. As many know, Detroit has a large part in the history of the automotive industry in the United States. The Ford Motor Company started in Michigan and its headquarters is still located there...
Panda Express Expanding To A Second Kalamazoo Location
A couple years ago Panda Express made its introduction to Kalamazoo by placing a location on Westnedge Ave in Portage. Sitting Across from KFC, Wendy's, Red Robin, and many other store fronts, puts them right in prime real estate to capture business. The Chinese American fast casual restaurant is known for original...
