Officials aim to address community concerns and design a shelter that has a positive impact on the surrounding area that's operational by mid-2025.

Proposed designs for a two-way Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo include a raised bike lane along part of the throughfare, fewer lanes for cars and angled parking. The changes will reduce crashes and save lives,

Pamela Hampton-Wrig was one of those shoppers filling the aisles at Midtown Fresh in Kalamazoo. She said she was stocking up on the essentials to avoid having to leave home during the cold snap. “Fortunately, I can work hybrid so I don’t plan on being out, just hunkering down. Michigan made; it’s what we do,” she said.

Western Michigan football is putting an emphasis on landing former Big Ten talents. And Micah Davis is the latest. The Broncos announced the addition of Davis, a former Michigan safety, through college football’s transfer portal,

The 56-year-old Kalamazoo County man, who has chosen to stay anonymous, bought the winning ticket for $1 at a Portage gas station in December, lottery officials said in a Jan. 16 news release. He selected the numbers 03-07-10-27-29 on a Fantasy 5 ticket.

Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican who represents Michigan's 20th Senate District, was born and raised in Porter Township. He was the second to announce his campaign, following behind Detroit Mayor and longtime Democrat Mike Duggan, who elected to run as an independent in the race.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:19 a.m. EST on Sunday valid from 4 p.m. EST until Tuesday 7 p.m. EST for Lake, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of West Michigan through Tuesday evening. The heaviest snow will fall closer to the lakeshore with lower amounts the further east you go. This will be very light and fluffy snow due to frigid temperatures. That means the snow will easily blow around and could create whiteouts.

The coldest temperatures of the winter so far are on their way to West Michigan, which could lead to problems at your home if you don't take precautions.

Greg Dobson was recently appointed chair of the board of directors, Southwest Michigan First announced. Dobson is chief operating officer and principal of Portage development firm AVB and a graduate of Western Michigan University. He has been a member of the board since 2018.

Joseph Campbell was a professor of literature at Sarah Lawrence College. He was an author best known for his work on mythology. I believe my experience at Lincoln Elementary in Kalamazoo was a gift. It made me a better person and prepared me for my path as a poet.

An Arctic air mass, sometimes known as a Siberian Express, is expected to move over Michigan by Sunday and will leave Michigan residents with below-zero temperatures for days, the National Weather Service said.