Worker dies at Kalamazoo-area aluminum plant
A worker died at a metro Kalamazoo aluminum plant Tuesday.
Rollover crash injures 7, closes part of South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A rollover crash injured seven people in Kalamazoo on Thursday. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, the two-car crash happened on South Westnedge Avenue near Whites Road. Details on how the crash happened were not disclosed, but public safety officers say a total of...
Massachusetts man gets 3-20 years in prison for stealing $630K from Portage residents
PORTAGE, Mich. — A Massachusetts man will be spending the next 3-20 years behind bars for stealing thousands of dollars from senior citizens in Portage. In October, the FBI notified the Portage Department of Public Safety about a nationwide organized crime ring targeting seniors and defrauding them of large amounts of
Soul food restaurant finds footing, more traffic after move to Portage mall
PORTAGE, MI –– When Gregory Adams decided to move from his first brick and mortar location to the former Olga’s in The Crossroads mall, he thought he’d be closed one day and open the next. Greg’s Gourmet, a creative soul food restaurant, ended up being closed...
Man faces multiple charges after fleeing police and crashing in Paw Paw
A 29-year-old man faces multiple charges, including meth possession, after fleeing deputies and crashing at a Paw Paw intersection.
River’s Edge Apartments expected to help relieve demand for housing
A Way Home — Housing Solutions: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s series on solutions to homelessness and ways to increase affordable housing. It is made possible by a coalition of funders, including Kalamazoo County, the ENNA Foundation, and Kalamazoo County Land Bank. Seven years...
Inmate from Kalamazoo dies in South Carolina prison, feds say
An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Edgefield died Monday.
The Wall That Heals arrives in Calhoun County
Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Harper Creek High School through Sunday. The Wall That Heals arrived in Calhoun County on Tuesday, escorted by more than 350 motorcycles ahead of public viewing through Sunday at Harper Creek High School. The procession began at Galesburg-Augusta High School, led by law en
Portage City Council to interview four finalists for city manager at City Hall
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage will be interviewing four candidates for their city manager position Wednesday. The interviews will take place Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Portage City Hall, and will be livestreamed here. Local: West Michigan dispensary responds as new CDC cannabis diagnosis data shows more...
Gull Meadow Farms prepares for Kalamazoo Balloon Fest
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Beginning Friday, visitors to Gull Meadow Farms near Kalamazoo can attend the 14th annual Kalamazoo Balloon Fest and see more than two dozen hot air balloons. “The Kalamazoo Balloon Fest is one of those events that brings the entire community together,” event director Derrick...
