Michigan school bus crashes rise 6% as officials urge drivers to prioritize student safety
PORTAGE, Mich. — A new school year is underway, and with that, comes an increase in the number of packed school buses on the roads. A new report this week from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC) shows there were over 1,000 school bus-involved crashes in 2024, up 6% from the...
911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls
The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers handle non-emergency calls.
Inmate forgotten in van sues Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WXMI) - One of seven inmates who were left locked inside a van at the Kalamazoo County Jail sued the county and two deputies for their plight. Dominique Motton filed the lawsuit in federal court on August 18, claiming the sheriff's office was deliberately indifferent to the people who were trapped...
The energy project sparking debate in Comstock Township
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — For several months, the prospect of a Battery Energy Storage System built near two schools has generated debate in Comstock Township. Developers said the project has been in the works since 2023. A Battery Energy Storage System, or BESS, would charge large batteries at night and...
8/29/25: Portage trash rates explained
Portage’s trash collection costs are going down, despite claims to the contrary. Also: A local music series is taking its tunes to the trails. And Kalamazoo’s Cracker Barrel is reborn. Nonprofit Spotlight: Cat Nap Lodge. Cat Nap Lodge Community Center provides shelter and medical care for stray cats...
One Killed, Five Transported After MI Collision
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – One person died, and five others were injured in a crash Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, along U.S. 131, police said. Allegan Central Dispatch started receiving calls around 5:30 a.m. regarding a two-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. 131 in Wayland Township. Details surrounding the crash were...
Former Michigan physician to pay $700K+ for alleged improper billing
A former Battle Creek, Mich., physician agreed to pay $705,075 to settle controlled substance allegations, the Justice Department announced Aug. 28. Shekhar Thakur, MD, was accused of prescribing opioids and other controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of practice. The...
All are welcome at the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival
Rain or shine, there will be Highland games, livestock, a children’s area, music, food and clan tents as the 33rd Kalamazoo Scottish Festival celebrates Celtic cultures from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday, Sep 6 at Kindleberger Park. Admission is free. "We're over 70 throwers this year," says...
Give them shelter: The Landing Place for unhoused families to open in phases, starting...
KALAMAZOO, MI – “Transition” is the key to understanding Kalamazoo County’s plan for The Landing Place. The conversion of a former hotel on Kilgore Road into an 80-unit shelter where unhoused families can find support as they transition back to permanent living arrangements is urgent, say those advocating for the...
Unearthed Skeletons In Coldwater Puzzle Us 117 Years Later
Imagine stumbling upon a grave that hints at giants in our own backyard—two towering skeletons that have locals buzzing with curiosity.
