I-94 bridge rebuilding project begins in Southwest Michigan
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI ― A highway bridge rebuilding project is set to begin this weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation reports. The bridge rebuilding project will begin Sunday, July 13, on westbound I-94 and the westbound ramps at Friday Road and M-140, as well as on Hennessey Road. There...
City leaders propose up to 200 affordable homes for Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A proposed project could bring dozens of affordable homes to Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood. If approved, the project would bring 140-200 homes to a 15 acre plot of land just off of Stockbridge Road, according to Kalamazoo Deputy City Manager Rebekah Kik. Local: 'We're not scared,' Galesburg...
Lawton man continues running after near fatal marathon heart attack
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Patrick Vanderbush had run about a dozen marathon’s when he decided to celebrate a milestone birthday with his very first international marathon. "It was a great coincidence that the Detroit marathon that I'd waited for to land on my birthday, landed on my 60th birthday, and it's a nice big round...
New downtown bar opening next week offers a taste of Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Radisson Plaza Hotel lobby’s latest addition offers hotel guests a casual introduction to local food and drink. The Lobby Bar, 100 W. Michigan Ave., will open its doors Tuesday, July 15. It’ll serve drinks and light fare from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays though...
Public alert system test in Allegan, Berrien, and Van Buren
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. -- Residents living in Allegan, Berrien, and Van Buren counties should be aware that a coordinated live test of public alerting systems will take place on July 16 at 10:50 a.m. Van Buren County will initiate the alert for all three counties. No action is required...
New Battle Creek Air National Guard Base gate ups security, draws down traffic
After two years, a new $10 million entrance for the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base is drawing traffic away from West Dickman Road.
Mass Dispensary Closings in Michigan Hit Battle Creek and Kalamazoo
The company also announced plans to close its four cultivation and processing facilities in the state. Does this mean the cannabis bubble has finally burst in Michigan?. According to RenTech Digital there are close to 1,100 recreational cannabis dispensaries licensed across the state of Michigan. Is there such thing...
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.