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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...
‘A space for everyone’: Cassopolis Beer Company opens downtown
CASSOPOLIS — A building that has watched over downtown Cassopolis for nearly 130 years is now offering tasty brews, bar bites and more to the community. The Cassopolis Beer Company, 139 N. Broadway St., opened its doors for the first time Monday afternoon. Owned by Ted and Kortney Romanetz, CBC features a variety of beer […] The post ‘A space for everyone’: Cassopolis Beer Company opens downtown appeared first on Leader Publications.
Secretary of State office in Benton Harbor to close for remodeling July 29
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Secretary of State office in Benton Harbor will be closed for a week during a remodeling project starting Monday, July 29. State officials say most residents can still go to the Secretary of State's online portal to complete most transactions during the construction or anytime.
Triana shooting suspect arrested in Michigan
TRIANA, Ala. (WAFF) - A man accused of shooting another man in Triana on July 2 was arrested hundreds of miles away from the crime scene, according to authorities. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect was apprehended in Michigan. We are still waiting to learn the suspect’s name and charges.
Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City
Police arrested a man from Michigan and one from Jefferson City after at least one shot was fired during a fight Thursday afternoon. The post Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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...
‘The Sand Docks’ waterfront housing, retail plan approved by Muskegon city council
MUSKEGON, MI - A waterfront community complete with a variety of residential and commercial properties is slated for the shores of Muskegon Lake. Following approval by the Muskegon City Commission on Tuesday night, The Sand Docks on Muskegon Lake is another step closer to breaking ground on development. If you...
Marathon swimmer making another attempt to cross Lake Michigan
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WJRT) - A marathon swimmer from Michigan is trying to conquer a nearly 83-mile swim across Lake Michigan next month. Jim Dreyer plans to try swimming from McKinley Beach in Milwaukee to City Beach in Grand Haven beginning Aug. 6. He will try the three-day trip solo with no guide boat alongside.
Engineer honored as Muskegon Innovation Hub: Innovator of the Year
For more than 30 years, Michael Gerstweiler has been at the forefront of developing industrial control equipment with his company, Pribusin. As an engineer, innovation is a mainstay in his career developing technology to solve complex problems. For his work, and his most recent innovative work, Gerstweiler was named the...
Country artist postpones sold-out concert at Meijer Gardens
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A sold-out concert that was scheduled for tonight at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was postponed last-minute. Country singer Charley Crockett canceled his show that was scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. He announced the cancelation on his social media pages about an hour before the show started.
Officials in the Kalamazoo area call on Whitmer to challenge FEMA’s refusal of aid for the storms on May 7
Financial aid for businesses and families attempting to rebuild in Kalamazoo, Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph counties would have been made available through the declaration. In a written statement, State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo expressed his dissatisfaction with the ruling. McCann expressed disappointment over the decision that affects real...
Early voting for Aug. 6 primary begins Saturday at Dearth Center
BRANCH COUNTY — The constitutionally mandated nine days of early voting for the Aug. 6 Michigan primary election begins Saturday, July 27, at Coldwater's Dearth Center for all of Branch County. Branch County Clerk Terry Kubasiak said, "This is the same plan we used in February that was successful."
2024 Branch County Fair Court announced, queen and king program on August 4
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The members of the 2024 Branch County Fair court have been announced by fair organizers. The four queen candidates are Elly Brewer, Alexa Graham, Alivia Burlingame and Olivia Uren. This year’s Fair King will be Cameron Converse. He was the only boy to submit an...
3 from Wayne, Macomb, Isabella counties share $697,000 Michigan Lottery win
FRANKFORT, Mich. – Three people from Wayne, Macomb, and Isabella counties are splitting a $697,000 Michigan Lottery win. The trio matched the Fantasy 5 numbers from the July 12 drawing: 08-17-18-24-29. They’re splitting $697,974, so each person gets $232,658. David Constantakis, 68, of Wayne County, bought his winning...
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