County fair warns of rodeo show scam
CENTREVILLE — The St. Joseph County Grange Fair is warning residents of a scam relating to a fake event that claims it was scheduled for the fairgrounds later this month. The scam is focused on something called the “Centreville Ranch Rodeo,” which claims to be scheduled for “Friday,” July 25, with tickets sold at a sit
Battle Creek issues boil water advisory for several areas after repairs
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A boil water advisory was issued for parts of Battle Creek on Friday. The City of Battle Creek shut down a portion of the water system for improvements or repairs, which required the system's pressure to be reduced a certain level, and has a potential for bacteria to enter the system.
Revolutionary War Reenactment Comes to Portage This Weekend
Fresh off America's 250th anniversary celebration, the Portage District Library is bringing history to life with a live Revolutionary War reenactment featuring West Michigan's Military History Academy. Spectators can expect muskets, historical demonstrations, and of course, the big skirmish! Here's what to know for Sat
Endangered butterflies reintroduced to Fort Custer Training Center
The Michigan Army National Guard has come up with a new way to utilize its expansive property at Fort Custer. The training center is now also being used to help reintroduce an endangered butterfly back into the environment.
Plainwell, Schoolcraft, Vicksburg, And Decatur All Made The Cut In Southwest Michigan’s Ice Cream...
From a candy and soda shop in Dowagiac to a parlor tucked along M51 in Decatur, Southwest Michigan readers ranked their five favorite ice cream stops after nearly 5,000 votes.
A family longed for the taste of Jamaica in Kalamazoo. So they created it.
The new Caribbean restaurant and market opened in Kalamazoo on July 3, serving authentic Jamaican dishes and positive vibes.
Police: 24-year-old faces charges after weapons, cash and drugs seized
A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges after authorities seized weapons, heroin, fentanyl and cash from his vehicle and home in the Kalamazoo-area earlier this month.
Veteran organizations voice concerns with federal leaders in Kalamazoo roundtable
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Local veterans organizations met with Congressman Bill Huizenga (R - MI) and U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins Thursday to discuss the challenges veterans continue to face in Southwest Michigan. The roundtable brought together veterans service organizations, county veterans affairs offi
Battle Creek gas station employees assault, shoot at customers during fight over bathroom
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Two gas station employees were arrested after allegedly assaulting two customers on the Fourth of July, according to the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD). The customers, a 39-year-old woman and her 16-year-old daughter, walked into the BP gas station on Capital Avenue Southwest near East...
Teenager arrested after police chases near Kalamazoo
Authorities arrested a teenager and are searching for two additional suspects after making two separate police chases on a stolen vehicle near Kalamazoo Thursday, deputies say.

















