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Police arrest driver who had loaded handgun under his seat
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a driver who police say started to reach for a loaded handgun under his seat before he was pulled from his vehicle. The incident happened around 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at M-43 and M-40 in Van Buren County’s Almena Township.
Abandoned Putter’s Family Fun Center: Portage, Michigan 2017
It was called Putter's Family Fun Center in the Michigan town of Portage, Kalamazoo County. Located at 7206 S. Westnedge Avenue, Putter's Family Fun Center opened approximately around 1999, closed in 2015, and was demolished afterward. Looking at old photos, it seemed to be doing good business, with apparently clean...
Surviving members of the Savage family released from hospital, time to heal
The three surviving members of the Savage family from Kalamazoo, involved in a fatal car accident, have been discharged from the hospital. The accident occurred on Sunday, June 30, at the intersection of 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Fillmore Township, Allegan County. Daniel Savage passed away at the scene...
New senior living and assisted living facility to break ground in Portage in August
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Officials with Trilogy Health Services say they will break ground on a new campus in Portage next month. Trilogy says the investment aims to expand senior living and assisted living services in the area and bring 49 skilled nursing units, 42 assisted living units, and 12 memory care assisted living units. The facility will be built at 732 East Centre Avenue.
Kalamazoo-area Media Days: Football players ‘daydreaming’ about 2024 season
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI – The buzz is beginning to brew, the hype soon to follow and the sweet sounds of victory are not far off, either. Friday night lights in Southwest Michigan are right around the corner. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Man killed in ‘broad daylight’ at crowded Kalamazoo apartment complex
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A man has died after being shot yesterday in Kalamazoo, police said. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety announced that a shooting on Wednesday, July 24, at Fox Ridge Apartments is now classified as a homicide. The victim, 30-year-old Charles Lee Weir, died from injuries suffered in the shooting, police said on Thursday, July 25.
Drug bust at Kalamazoo home leads to arrest
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) says the search of a home in the 400 block of South Rose Street in Kalamazoo Wednesday yielded over 20 pounds of crystal methamphetamines, cocaine, packaging materials, a large amount of U.S. currency, and other. distribution materials. They...
Quincy’s annual Kids Day in the Park set for Friday evening
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) – The Village of Quincy will hold its “Kids Day” in the park on Friday evening. The annual free event for children 12 and under is normally held on the last Friday of July. Quincy Village Manager Brittney Butler says “Kids Day” activities at...
A Festival All About Carnival Food Is Coming To Michigan This Fall
There's an entire event centered around carnival food that's gonna be posted up in Battle Creek this fall, and it's a thing I didn't realize I needed until now. Carnival Food Fest will be taking place at Kellogg Arena, just in time to get our winter bod on. They recently...
Benefit to Help Wade Family – Plans Underway
City Watch has received information regarding fundraising efforts for the Wade Family of Albion, Michigan. Galazio of Albion graciously offered their business to “Help out a great family,” said Sean Hare, co-owner of Galazio. CLICK HERE IF YOU WISH TO DONATE MONEY FOR THE WADE FAMILY or you can attend the event at Galaizo. On Thursday, August 1, friends and family will come together to raise money to offset the tremendous expenses Ben and Jenny have run into in order to get their daughter, Ann home after a medical emergency. Following is the most recent update from Ben Wade:
Berrien County Veterans Service Office offers tire replacement for county vets
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- The Berrien County Veterans Service Office announced it's offering Berrien County veterans who need to replace their vehicle tires an opportunity to do so. You can grab an application are at the Berrien County Veteran Service Office in Niles or St. Joseph. Officials say the application...
Angola VB's Maya Harris commits to Illinois
Angola volleyball star Maya Harris committed to the Illinois Fighting Illini for the 2026 season, the rising junior announced Wednesday. Harris had 97 service aces in 2023, which was top 20 in the state of Indiana. Tags. Localnow.
Jim Fouts' campaign signs for Michigan House removed by Hazel Park city clerk
HAZEL PARK, Mich. (FOX 2) - Campaign season is in full swing, and controversies involving candidate signs are nothing new. Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is now running for the newly drawn 14th District seat in the Michigan House, against current State Representative Mike McFall – but his campaign signs have been getting removed.
Four candidates vying for open northern Ottawa County commission seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Four candidates are running to become the next Ottawa County commissioner for District 10, one of the northernmost areas of the county. The district is currently represented by Republican Roger Bergman, who announced last year he would not be seeking reelection. District 10 covers the...
Governor Whitmer vetoes earmark for Muskegon project
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed $3 million in state funding for Parkland Properties’ plan to turn the former Shaw Walker Furniture Company building at 930 Washington Avenue in Muskegon into a mixed-use building. This after Whitmer approved an $18 million earmark one year ago to support the $220 million...
Historic Muskegon brewery resurrected for first time since Prohibition
MUSKEGON, MI -- A piece of Muskegon history has been resurrected after nearly 90 years of laying dormant. The Muskegon Brewing Company brand is back, not far from its original birthplace overlooking Muskegon Lake. The historic brewing company is pouring eight new ales at Muskegon’s newest development, Adelaide Pointe. This...
Grand Rapids Nature Center Offering Free Admission Entire Month of August
As summer winds down, you might be running out of ways to entertain the kiddos. Well here's a chance to get out in nature and do some exploring - for free!. For the first time ever,Grand Rapids' Blandford Nature Center is offering "Admission Free August"!. You can explore Blandford Nature...
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