Burr Oak
LATEST NEWS
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.
Over 20 pounds of crystal meth seized in Kalamazoo drug bust, KVET says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 50-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested after investigators found pounds of drugs inside his home. In a joint investigation, officers with the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, or KVET, and the DEA searched the home on South Rose Street near West Lovell Street Wednesday. Inside, investigators found...
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, Ind. (WFFT) -- Angola Hornets volleyball player Maya Harris announced her commitment to Illinois on X/Twitter Wednesday. The rising junior had 97 service aces this past season, which was top 20 in the state of Indiana. She was part of an Angola team that went 33-2 last season. Harris...
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...
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...
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.
Muskegon police given 10 microchip scanners to reunite pets with owners
MUSKEGON, MI - Ten microchip scanners were donated to the Muskegon Police Department by a local animal nonprofit in hopes of reuniting more lost pets with their owners sooner. Kendra Boos, founder of Operation Solo, dropped off the microchip scanners to the police on Wednesday, July 25, after rallying friends and family to purchase a total of 30 scanners.
‘She lit up the room,’ father says of slain daughter at killer’s sentencing
MUSKEGON, MI – For Alvin Garrett, the pain of losing his daughter to gun violence runs deep. Rayna J. Garrett was a beautiful young mother and the life of the party, her father said. Her life ended two years ago in a deadly shooting in Muskegon Heights. The woman’s...
Black Violin: Feeling ‘like a kid again’ as the duo girds for Grand Rapids tour stop
The celebrated duo that melds hip hop, classical music, jazz and funk will join the Grand Rapids Symphony next week. The Local Spins interview with violist Wilner Baptiste. As a groundbreaking duo, Black Violin has attracted attention from lots of different quarters, sparking collaborations with stars such as Alicia Keys, Tom Petty, Kanye West and Aerosmith.
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.
Group backed by prominent developer urges ‘No’ vote on hotel tax hike
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A conservative political fund bankrolled by a West Michigan apartment developer is campaigning against the Aug. 6 ballot proposal to raise Kent County’s hotel tax to fund projects such as Acrisure Amphitheater and a professional soccer stadium. TGIF Victory Fund, a political action committee...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.