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Nine flee meth fire, leaving woman in wheelchair
When a methamphetamine lab caught fire inside an upper-floor unit at Fox Ridge Apartments on Tuesday, nine people ran, police said.
Federal grant to be used to fight crime
Four Kalamazoo County criminal-justice agencies will share a $553,309 federal grant that offers federal economic-stimulus dollars to ``prevent or reduce crime and violence.'' The city of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Portage and Kalamazoo Township are sidestepping provisions that would have allowed a portion of the money to ``support hiring.'' ...
Drunken driver who killed friend gets prison
Shelly Wilson is sad her brother, Todd Spears, is dead. But she said she always knew alcohol would kill him.
Senator wants Mich. signs to promote tourist stops
Michigan motorists one day could see highway signs directing them to tourist attractions rather than just fuel, food and lodging.
Elderly man killed, 2 critically injured in Alamo Township crash
A An 83-year-old Kalamazoo man was killed and two others were critically injured in a two-vehicle crash early tonight at B Avenue and Ravine Road, police said.
MI College Student Tries to Steal from Jail
Western Michigan University student William K. Bradley has been sentenced for larceny in a building.
Trash or treasure? County must dispense with what inmates' leave behind
An expensive, lined leather bomber jacket, moldy sneakers, shorts, funky-smelling socks and a Ziploc baggie containing a wallet, papers and photos tumble out of a heavy-duty paper bag.
Kalamazoo poised to pass anti-discrimination ordinance
Kalamazoo City Commissioner David Anderson predicts an amended ordinance extending discrimination protections to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals will be approved Monday -- perhaps unanimously -- by the City Commission.
County authority supports public transit fare increases
The Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority unanimously supported a resolution Monday to increase fares for the area's public transit services.
Mother and daughter face meth charges after bust in Kalamazoo
Police said they will seek charges against a mother and daughter following a methamphetamine bust Thursday in Kalamazoo's Vine neighborhood.
Drunk Driver Crashes into Tree, Four Injured
Four people are in the hospital after the car they were traveling in smashed into a tree.
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety holds first bike rodeo for kids
Clad in their new bike helmets, Aliah and Sierra Ward practiced hand signals they had just learned.
Mendon man dies from injuries in collision of 2 pickup trucks near Vicksburg
A Mendon man injured along with three other people in a crash of two pickup trucks this morning in southern Kalamazoo County has died.
South Kalamazoo County firefighters respond Tuesday morning to injury crash in Brady Township
Firefighters were at the scene this morning of a two-car crash in the southeastern corner of Kalamazoo County.
Three people injured after car accident in Oshtemo Township
Three people were transported to Bronson Methodist Hospital, including one who was badly injured, following a two-car collision Monday evening in Oshtemo Township.
Budget cuts may stall Kalamazoo-area meth cleanups
Methamphetamine lab busts continue in Kalamazoo County, but money for cleaning up the sites they contaminated may be drying up.
3 tornadoes destroy buildings in western Michigan
Officials in Michigan say tornadoes have destroyed or heavily damaged at least three homes and several other buildings in the western part of the state.No injuries were reported after the twisters struck late Friday.The National Weather Service said the first tornado touched down near the city of Allegan.
Kalamazoo County preschool initiative
WHAT: Plan to improve the quality and capacity of Kalamazoo County preschool system.
Tornado destroys three homes in southern Allegan County
The wreckage was everywhere. Metal ripped from a shed and thrown nearly a half-mile rested in a cluster of trees.
Mom takes plea deal in baby's death
A Kalamazoo woman who told police she repeatedly threw her baby on the floor has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the case.