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WATCH: Kalamazoo's 'Riding with Officer Roddie' highlights police versatility
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, or KDPS, is kicking off a new initiative called "Riding with Officer Roddie." The initiative highlights KDPS' traffic enforcement unit, showcasing how officers wear many hats, sometimes to curb poor driving habits and other times responding to an emergency. Traffic enforcement...
Men’s Soccer Battles to Draw at Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - A late strike sealed a draw for the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team at Kalamazoo College Friday afternoon, August 30. The Titans (0-0-1) battled back from an early one-goal deficit and weathered a lengthy lightning delay before leaving Michigan with a 1-1 draw against the Hornets (0-0-1) in their season opener.
Annual 9/11 remembrance climb to be held at Waldo Stadium
Western Michigan University will be holding a silent climb at Waldo Stadium on Sept. 7 in remembrance of 9/11. Early registration for the climb is $20 per ticket. Registration on the day of the event is $25. All proceeds from the climb will go toward the WMU Veterans and Dependents Scholarship and the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs Emergency Relief Fund.
Kalamazoo Launches 'Rx Kids' Program: $7,500 in Support for Expecting Parents in 2025
Expecting parents in Kalamazoo can look forward to a new financial support program called Kalamazoo Rx Kids. The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is spearheading the initiative, which is poised to deliver a one-time $1,500 cash infusion during pregnancy followed by a stream of $500 monthly payments throughout the first year of a baby's life. Alyssa Stewart, the chief community impact officer at the foundation, detailed to FOX 17 that pregnant city residents need only to prove their residency and pregnancy to qualify for these payments, designed to alleviate financial pressures during this formative period.
Berryman Named MAC Postgraduate Scholarship Winner
Noah Berryman, a former Ball State swimmer, has received the 2024 Bob James Memorial Scholarship Award from the Mid-American Conference. This prestigious scholarship recognizes student-athletes with a minimum GPA of 3.50 who exhibit leadership and good character. Berryman, who excelled in breaststroke events, is a four-time Academic All-MAC Team member and was honored with the MAC Medal of Excellence in 2023. He is one of the two winners this year, alongside Amanda Gruber from Western Michigan. This $5,000 scholarship honors the legacy of Bob James, a key figure in MAC history.
Kalamazoo Valley Museum obtains its ‘most significant’ acquisition since 1930s
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Kalamazoo Valley Museum has acquired more than 200 items from the African American history and art collection of late Kalamazoo historian Murphy Darden Sr. Darden died in 2023 at 95 years old. He had a vision of opening a Black history museum in Kalamazoo, but...
Incorrect utility bills sent out in Berrien County
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Benton Charter Township Utility Billing Office announced on Thursday some customers may have received a bill showing the incorrect amount due. Township officials say if you received an abnormal utility bill, officials know about the of the issue and are working to rectify the mistake.
Watch: Trump Struggles to Keep Track of His Thoughts in Weirdest Rant
Donald Trump was absolutely incomprehensible at his campaign rally in Potterville, Michigan, on Thursday. While starting off talking about how Kamala Harris “destroyed the city of San Francisco,” Trump’s rant quickly devolved into him ranking which presidents were most “horribly treated.” Of course, Trump considers himself the most persecuted, with Andrew Jackson following close behind. “Andrew Jackson they say was the worst of all, that he was treated worse than any other president,” Trump rambled. “And I said, ‘Do that study again,’ because I think there’s nobody close to Trump,” he continued, speaking in the third person. “I even got...
This Ominous Michigan Building in Could Have Started (or Ended) a Nuclear War
An unassuming building on the grounds of Fort Custer near Battle Creek was once part of NORAD's missile command that could have launched nuclear weapons. The building, located on Base Avenue in Springfield was part of the 34th Air Division and operated between April of 1966 and December of 1969.
West Michigan Students Can Be Harry Potter With New Hogwarts Experience
West Michigan may be turning into a Harry Potter world soon!. A few students across West Michigan will be able to experience how it would be to live in the world of Harry Potter and magic. How is this working?. West Michigan's 'Hogwarts' Experience. A few Grandville Public Schools' fifth...
Live Mega Millions results for 08/30/24; jackpot worth $627 million
LANSING, MI -- The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed the $600 million mark as the estimated grand prize for the drawing on Friday, Aug. 30 is worth $627 million. The cash option for tonight’s drawing is worth $309.4 million. Once again, MLive will provide results shortly after tonight’s drawing...
Michigan Sheriff Warns of Elaborate Phone Scam
It seems every time you open your phone, you're in danger of being scammed. Someone out there comes up with an elaborate scheme and randomly dials your phone number and could swindle you out of thousands of dollars. While there are countless scams present at any given time, a Michigan...
Grocery Chain With 100+ Michigan Locations Admits to Price Gouging on Staples
You may have had suspicions that the price of staple grocery items has been artificially inflated, especially during the last four years. But now we're learning that one major grocery chain has admitted to price-gouging customers on items like milk and eggs. Antitrust Hearing Includes Damning Testimony. As officials with...
Football Recap: Quincy falls at Loy Norrix, Tekonsha offense stiffled at Bellevue
KALAMAZOO – The Quincy Orioles made the trip to Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo on Thursday for their season opener on the gridiron. Quincy enters the season under new management, as Ryan Hasten takes over as head coach for a team returning a good deal of talent and depth. Thurdsay night was not...
Mattawan hits 2nd half jets, shuts out Vicksburg for 1st win in Jerry Schultz era
MATTAWAN, MI – Entering the 2024 season, the players of Mattawan’s football team all preached one thing: when they’re not on their A-game, the Wildcats yearned to be challenged. Their new leader took note of it, confronting them at the proper time. Sure enough, the Wildcats answered...
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