Pedestrian struck by SUV at M-89 and Cross Oaks Mall Drive in Plainwell; eastbound lanes closed
The Allegan County Sheriff's Office confirmed a pedestrian was hit by an eastbound SUV in Plainwell Thursday night. The victim was transported to the hospital and the Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene.
Three Rivers Gym Reopens as TRAC After Beacon Health and Fitness Closes
Local couple Brock and Autumn Yost took over the Beacon Health and Fitness facility in Three Rivers one week before its scheduled closure, reopening it as the Three Rivers Athletic Club on October 1 with membership rates staying the same.
Kalamazoo Athletic Wellness Opens Mattawan Location With Massage Therapy and Personal Training
Kalamazoo Athletic Wellness has officially opened a new location at 24466 Red Arrow Highway in Mattawan, adding massage therapy, personal training, and membership packages to the rural community.
Paw Paw's St. Julian Winery Opens Seventh Tasting Room in Gaylord
St. Julian Winery & Distillery, the family-owned company based in Paw Paw, has opened its seventh tasting room in Northern Michigan's Gaylord. The winery, founded in 1921, is offering free wine tastings through October 14 to mark the grand opening.
Schoolcraft Village votes on chicken ordinance at Monday night council meeting
The Village of Schoolcraft is holding a public hearing today on a draft ordinance that would allow residents to keep up to eight backyard chickens, a measure residents have lobbied for since 2025.
Oshtemo Township Board Leans Toward Holding Millage Rates Steady in 2027 Budget, Weighs Capital Project Trims
Oshtemo Township's board is working through its 2027 budget, leaning toward keeping general and police millage rates flat while trimming capital projects, and discussing a gradual move toward a township police department.
Portage Homeowner Charged With Open Murder After Stabbing Burglary Suspect
A 54-year-old Portage man was arrested on an open murder charge after fatally stabbing a man who allegedly tried to break into his vehicle in the early morning hours of September 30.
Michigan Commits $89 Million to Detroit and Kalamazoo River Cleanup
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the "Reclaim the Rivers" initiative, directing $89 million toward cleaning up contaminated sediment and restoring habitat along the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers.
Barry County Commission on Aging Opens New 16,800-Square-Foot Activity Center in Hastings
The Barry County Commission on Aging celebrated the grand opening of a new 16,800-square-foot Activity and Resource Center in Hastings, nearly doubling exercise space and expanding adult day services for those with memory issues.
Sturgis City Commission Investigation Finds Mayor Perez Violated City Charter in Dispute Over City Manager's Departure
An external investigation released by the Sturgis City Commission found that Mayor Frank Perez violated the city charter and misrepresented other commissioners' positions regarding City Manager Andrew Kuk's removal. The report was released unanimously after a closed session at the September 23 meeting.
Comstock Park voters to decide Nov. 3 on non-homestead millage
Comstock Park Public Schools will ask voters Nov. 3 to approve a four-year non-homestead operating millage that would preserve the full 18 mills authorized under state law on commercial and non-residential property.
Farm worker dies after head caught between tailgate and bed of silage truck in Richland
A 34-year-old farm equipment operator died Sunday in Richland, Kalamazoo County, after his head was caught between the tailgate and bed of a silage truck while performing preventative maintenance. MIOSHA is investigating, and the death is the 38th workplace fatality recorded to the agency in 2026.
Driver in Custody After Hit-and-Run Crash Injures Bicyclist in Galesburg
A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash injured a bicyclist on West Michigan Avenue in Galesburg on Tuesday night. Investigators believe speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.
Plainwell's 1887 Paper Mill Reborn as Million-Dollar Classic Auto Destination
A century-old paper mill that closed in 2000 is being transformed into the Michigan Classic Auto Mill, a destination for classic cars, restoration, events and community gathering. Husband and wife Darius and Rimante Grigaliunas purchased the remaining buildings for $1 and plan a multimillion-dollar redevelopment over three to five years, with a grand opening planned for October 3.
Three Rivers man arrested after drug raid yields firearms, narcotics
A 66-year-old Three Rivers man faces multiple felony charges after SWET detectives executed a residential search warrant that uncovered suspected narcotics and three firearms on September 16.
Kalamazoo Man Arrested in Mattawan Hardware Store Theft
A 38-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested and charged with felony retail fraud in connection with a theft of power tools at Neils Hardware on Red Arrow Highway in Mattawan.
Paw Paw Students Trained as Guides for Anne Frank Exhibit at Middle School
A 32-panel, museum-quality Anne Frank exhibit is on display at Paw Paw Middle School, where local students are being trained to lead tours for classmates and community members.
Appeals Court Sides With Kalamazoo County in Cottage Eminent Domain Case at Prairie View Park
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld Kalamazoo County's right to take a family-owned lakeside cottage in Prairie View Park near Vicksburg through eminent domain, ending a yearslong legal battle between the Talanda and Johnson families and the county.
Two Arrested in Vicksburg Gas Station Shooting on Halls Ferry Road
The Vicksburg Police Department has made two arrests in connection with a Saturday morning shooting at a gas station on Halls Ferry Road that left a 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
Most Oshtemo Police Calls Are Welfare Checks and Suspicious Activity, Not Violent Crime, Sheriff's Quarterly Report Shows
A quarterly report presented to the Oshtemo Township Board on September 9 shows the most common reasons residents call the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office are welfare checks, suspicious activity, and follow-up calls, not violent crime. Sheriff's Detective Sergeant Adam Kelm called the pattern a positive sign and flagged new developments including a proposed county drone team and Flock license plate reading cameras.