Deputies: Motorcyclist, 35, killed in St. Joseph County crash
A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night in a crash on US-131 north of Three Rivers, deputies say.
Hot ‘n Now Is Back in West Michigan This Summer!
Hot 'n Now is making a comeback in West Michigan with new locations in Wayland Township and Alpena, reviving a beloved fast food brand from the '90s. When I lived in Flint, Michigan, I was in a band that rehearsed in a storage unit located on Dort Highway. We were broke musicians, so finding the most affordable food...
Police: 12-year-old arrested in Kalamazoo Township after break-in
A 12-year-old was arrested after breaking into a home in Kalamazoo Township on Thursday, police say.
Man connected to Battle Creek toddler’s shooting death sentenced to up to 60 years
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A man connected to the death of a Battle Creek two year old was sentenced to prison Friday. Hashim Bell Jr. was sentenced to 10 to 60 years after he agreed to a plea deal. Previous coverage: Man convicted for death of Battle Creek toddler.
Panda Dynasty in Portage to be demolished, contents up for auction
An Asian cuisine restaurant in Portage has closed after more than 20 years, with its contents up for auction before the building is demolished.
People Can’t Wait to Move Out of the Fastest Shrinking City in Michigan State
Michigan, a state known for its vibrant cities and rich industrial history, is now witnessing a stark population shift. While some urban centers are experiencing growth, others are seeing residents leave in record numbers. The most dramatic example is the Kalamazoo/Portage metro area, which has recently earned the...
New assistant prosecutor hired by county
CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis announced in a press release Monday the hiring of Angelique Camfield as a new assistant prosecutor with the prosecutor’s office, giving the office near-full staffing levels. Camfield has experience in both private practice and prosecutorial roles in Calhoun,...
Deputies: Good Samaritans assist person after crash in Geneva Township
Two people assisted a person after a crash in Geneva Township on Thursday, deputies say.
7/10/25: A very precise, clean attack
A Kalamazoo resident describes the moment two months ago the life-saving ship he was on was attacked. Also: Portage leaders strike a deal on restrictions in a new housing project. And an eyesore in the city of Kalamazoo may become a gem in a core neighborhood. ‘It was a very...
Yankee Springs leaders join rally to stop dam decommission, partial drainage of Hall Lake
YANKEE SPRINGS TWP., Mich. — The 'Yankee Springs' community, and now officially, too, township officials, are banding together against a proposal by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to decommission a dam and partially drain Hall Lake, a beloved 40-acre body of water in Barry County's Yankee Springs...