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New commander appointed to MSP West Branch Post
WEST BRANCH, MI -- Michigan State Police announced a new post commander has been appointed to lead the West Branch Post. First Lt. Michael Brown was promoted the position in May, MSP announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, July 19. Brown is a 20-year veteran and native...
Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
Vote for the G.O.A.T: Who is Greatest Athlete of All Time at Pennfield in boys sports
BATTLE CREEK - Who is the G.O.A.T? Who is the Greatest Of All Time at each of the traditional city schools in Battle Creek? Or, to be more specific. Who is the greatest athlete of all time at each school?. Here at the Enquirer, in recent years, we have asked...
Michigan, Watch Out For This New Government Imposter Scam
Another day, another scam. Thieves are constantly coming up with different ways to steal our information and funds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Warns of New Government Imposter Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about a new government imposter scam targeting residents. Scammers pose as representatives offering "free...
U-M, MSU announce collaboration to form Neuro Care Network in mid-Michigan
At least when it comes to neurology treatment and neurosurgery, the deep-seated rivalry between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University is being cast aside to make way for a partnership that both institutions say will boost the medical care they can provide to people in mid-Michigan. The U-M...
Adjustments made for Chain of Lakes Poker Run due to high lake levels
ARCHER LAKE, MI (WTVB) – The high water on local lakes following the recent heavy rainfalls has caused organizers of Sunday’s annual Chain of Lakes Poker Run to make some adjustments. One of the organizers is Angie DeMercurio and she says you don’t need a boat to take...
Vandalism in Downtown Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Grand Haven Department of Public Safety is investigating the vandalism that occurred on Washington Avenue either Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The Clothes Loft at 113 Washington Ave. had a broken window and a flower pot was lifted in front of Grand Haven Vinegar...
Emergency repairs on East Michigan Avenue viaduct to disrupt Kalamazoo traffic
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A new construction project at the viaduct on East Michigan Avenue and Riverview Drive in Kalamazoo began Friday. Expected to last much of the weekend, the project is for what the city is calling emergency repairs after the rain that fell earlier this week. "It's possible...
Anna Murphy Looks Back on Kalamazoo College Experience
Anna Murphy graduated with a biology degree from Kalamazoo College and was a four-year letterwinner for the women's soccer team. Now that her academic and athletic careers at K have ended, Murphy intends to further her education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, by pursuing a PhD through Vanderbilt's School of Medicine Integrated Graduate Program, specializing in either neuroscience or physiology.
Dokidokon returns with a whirlwind of attractions for gaming and anime fans
Zezzie and Leon Evergrim join Cara Lieurance to talk about the guests, panels, vendors, dances, competitions, games and more that will make up the 7th annual Dokidokon, held Jul 19-21 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. Three levels of the hotel will be used by over 2000 participants, many of whom are cosplayers modeling ingenious hand-made costumes of their favorite characters from anime, gaming and elsewhere. Another draw will be appearances by widely-known voice actors and influencers.
Moolenaar: "Vice President Harris fails Michigan women and families"
Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris attended an event in Kalamazoo. Her record in office has made life worse for Michigan women and families. Grocery prices are up more than 20 percent, putting food on the table for kids is harder to do, illegal immigration has skyrocketed, and Michigan residents are concerned about crime and safety.
Baseball's MIAA Regular Season Title Featured Kalamazoo Athletics' Top Moment Thursday
The Kalamazoo College baseball team was featured in the department's sixth edition of the summer's Top Moment Thursday from the 2023-24 season for winning back-to-back MIAA Regular Season Titles. In the first game of a doubleheader against Alma, the Hornets defeated the Scots 4-2 to clinch a share of the...
Men’s Soccer Adds Five Transfers in Preparation For 2024 Season
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan men's soccer head coach Chad Wiseman announced Thursday, July 18, the addition of five transfers – graduate student forward Greyson Mercer, graduate student defender Asher Barnes, graduate student midfielder Owen Smith, senior defender Duarte Chapelas, and incoming junior defender Emiel Nieuwhof to the 2024 roster.
Kalamazoo Valley Blues Fest to mark 30 years with vibrant return downtown
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Valley Blues Fest will be returning to downtown for its thirtieth year next weekend. The event is set to take place Saturday, July 27, at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place from noon until 11:30 p.m. Community: Organizers: KRESA's $100M education center aims to open...
YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE | Vice President Harris makes campaign stop in West Mich. amid week of RNC
PORTAGE, Mich. — "I like the work that she does, and I just wanted to come here and hear what she had to speak on today and to continue to support the campaign," Kalamazoo voter Shardae Chambers said Wednesday. Chambers was one of more than 400 invited supporters who...
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