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Kalamazoo County Democratic Party building evacuated after "suspicious package" found
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (114+ words) Winter Storm Watch for Oceana, Newaygo, and Mecosta counties for 3" to 8" of snow and 40 mph wind gusts causing blowing snow. KALAMAZOO, Mich. " The Kalamazoo County Democratic Party building was evacuated Saturday due to a suspicious package. South Westnedge Avenue between…...
Battle Creek teen found guilty in 2025 shooting death of Kalamazoo security guard
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (436+ words) Sustained winds of 20-30 mph from the southwest then west with gusts of 50-60 mph. Power outages, downed trees/limbs likely. KALAMAZOO, Mich. " A jury has found Kaiden Cole, 18, guilty of all charges in the April 2025 shooting death of Montine Wiley. Cole,…...
Body found near Chicago Drive in Ottawa County, sheriff says
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (137+ words) A Tornado Watch has been issued for Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties until 2 a.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of West Michigan through 1 a.m. Large hail and damaging winds are possible. GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. " The Ottawa…...
Spring Lake man arrested on two counts of criminal sexual conduct first-degree
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (170+ words) A Tornado Watch has been issued for Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties until 2 a.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of West Michigan through 1 a.m. Large hail and damaging winds are possible. OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. " A Spring…...
Kent County Sheriff's Office gets $750K in funding for Real Time Intelligence Center
1+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) Visibility of 1/4 mile or less through early afternoon. Please be mindful, visibility can change rapidly. Slow down in areas of thick fog. KENT COUNTY, Mich. " The Kent County Sheriff's Office is receiving $750,000 in Community Project Funding to establish a Real…...
Wyoming man arrested in aggravated child sexually abusive activity case
1+ week, 2+ day ago (161+ words) A Dense Fog Advisory for Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch counties through 10 a.m. Friday. Dense fog may create hazardous driving. WYOMING, Mich. " A Wyoming man was arrested for possessing explicit material involving children. 29-year-old Uriel Duran-Parra was arrested for aggravated…...
Police looking for suspects in Flint Township Animal hoarding case, charges filed
1+ week, 2+ day ago (442+ words) FLINT TWP, Mich. " The owners of a Flint Township home where dozens of animals were hoarded have been charged as police are searching for them. 65-year-old Kim Mitchell Shires and 61-year-old Brenda Marie Shires have each been with two felonies…...
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office gets $50,000 grant from Walbridge for 22 AEDs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (152+ words) CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. " A local sheriff's office was awarded a generous grant to purchase defibrillators. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) received a $50,000 grant from Walbridge to buy 22 Stryker Lifepak CR2 Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, for patrol cars and prisoner…...
'Something we take seriously': MSP comments on prison drug drop by Kalamazoo men
1+ week, 2+ day ago (342+ words) LUCE COUNTY, Mich. " Two Kalamazoo men and a Battle Creek teen face charges of attempting to smuggle drugs into a prison. State investigators call it a 'drug drop,' and say it isn't the first time they've seen something like it....
Kent County Sheriff warns residents of phone scam impersonating deputies demanding money
1+ week, 2+ day ago (110+ words) Kent County Sheriff warns residents of phone scam impersonating deputies demanding money'WWMT The Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is warning residents of a scam KCSO officials remind residents that police will not call and request money over the phone and…...