After Schoolcraft canceled parade, residents march down sidewalk for Fourth of July
SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. (WOOD) — The Schoolcraft Fourth of July Parade looked a little different this time around. The village canceled the annual parade for a second straight year. This time due to lack of police staff on hand to ensure safety for the event. However, that didn’t stop the can-do spirit of the community....
Big Boy in Battle Creek catches fire
A Big Boy restaurant in Battle Creek caught fire on Thursday morning, according to firefighters.
Three Rivers marks Juneteenth with first downtown ceremony
THREE RIVERS — Downtown Three Rivers’ East Alley was bustling with music, joy, and reminiscence June 19 in the first-ever downtown celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. The event, Juneteenth on Main, featured music, singing, storytelling, dancing, food trucks and a live DJ, with a packed East Alley witnessing the...
Firefighters rescue boater from Battle Creek River
Two boaters were rescued from the Battle Creek River Thursday, firefighters said.
Police: Man charged after March gas station crash in Kalamazoo
A man has been charged for his role in a Kalamazoo crash at a gas station in March, according to police.
Field of Flight brings hot-air balloons, a carnival, air show and more to West...
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In town in time for the holiday weekend, Field of Flight is offering an array of events and activities through Sunday. State: Infamous Michigan barge moved legally, marking the end of a lengthy legal saga. Taking place at the Battle Creek Executive Airport, from Wednesday...
10 Highest Paying Jobs in Kalamazoo Without a College Degree
Imagine landing a high-paying job right here in Kalamazoo without a college degree. Let’s talk about the opportunities waiting for you. The economy has been scary lately. Especially if you are currently looking for work. Imagine my surprise when I found 10 jobs in Kalamazoo that could pay you between $70k and $100k a...
Kayaker located safely after multi-agency search
WHITE PIGEON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and summer visitors to prioritize water safety after a kayaker was reported missing on Fawn River and located safely following a coordinated multi-agency search effort. Last night around 7 p.m. , the Sheriff’s...
Centre Square Retail Center in Portage Has Been Sold
Tenants include Pure Barre, Vina Nails, and Full City Café. Here's what we know about the $4.1 million property sale so far:. Multiple commercial real estate firms are confirming the sale of the two-building retail plaza at 7894 Oakland Drive, including Connect CRE who reports the deal was brokered by real estate...
Kalamazoo police seize drugs, gun in raids at homes
KALAMAZOO, MI – Drugs, money and a gun were seized and two people were arrested after search warrants were executed at a pair of homes in Kalamazoo County, law enforcement officials said. Members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed search warrants on...