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Mendon resident gets woken up to naked man standing in home, police say
MENDON, Mich. — Police have a suspect in custody after a strain of break-ins earlier in the week in Mendon. A startling sound woke up a Mendon resident in the middle of the night Monday to a strange man standing inside their home. Investigation:Suspect in Mendon near-triple home invasion...
Pennfield Township man found unresponsive in car, dies in Calhoun County
SPRINGFIELD, Mich. — The passing of a Pennfield Township man is being investigated as a suspicious death, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to Springfield's Brookside Apartments around 12:18 a.m. Wednesday after bystanders found the uninjured-but-unresponsive 28-year-old in his car. Grand Rapids:Suspect charged with manslaughter,...
Nottawa school reports student death
NOTTAWA TWP. — A kindergarten student at Nottawa Community School is being remembered as a "bright, young girl," as the community mourns her death following an illness. Superintendent Jerome Wolff issued a statement Wednesday informing district residents of the unexpected death April 30 of Elaine Helmuth, 6. Elaine passed away surrounded by her parents, siblings and additional family.
Man, 60, found dead on Kalamazoo street identified by police
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Police have identified a Kalamazoo man killed in a hit-and-run crash. Leroy Carl Lawson, 60, was found dead in the road at 10:08 p.m. Saturday, April 27, when a passerby alerted police of a body on Mills Street near Oneil Street, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said in a news release on Tuesday, May 1.
Historic Portage restaurant for sale for $1.25M, less than 1 year after opening
PORTAGE, MI -- A farm-to-table restaurant that used to be the home of a member’s-only club is for sale again in Kalamazoo County. A La Ferme, 5830 Portage Road, opened in October 2023 and is for sale for $1.25 million, according to the property listing. The space, built in...
DOCS: Suspect shot at 4 people in car when stray bullet hit man through door
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — We’re learning more about a shooting that left a man dead in Kalamazoo last month. Mark Jackson died after he was shot through an apartment door on April 9 near Interfaith Boulevard and Woodward Avenue, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). Authorities...
10 most expensive homes sold in Portage and Vicksburg, April 22-28
A house in Portage that sold for $625,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portage and Vicksburg in the past week. In total, 18 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $320,361, or $144 per square foot.
Man charged with torturing woman for 12 hours to undergo psychiatric exam
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A man charged with torturing and sexually assaulting a woman in 2021 will undergo a psychiatric examination. The evaluation, ordered April 10 by Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Carol Kuhnke, will determine whether Thomas Daniel Tieking, 44, can be held criminally responsible for torturing his then-girlfriend for 12 hours in February 2021 in their Augusta Township home.
Michigan casino bets big on 99-foot mega marquee towering over I-94
BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A new monumental digital sign has been revealed at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, towering over the property to display promotions and events to highway travelers. FireKeepers Casino Hotel, 11177 E. Michigan Ave., announced the new “mega marquee” on Wednesday, May 1. At 99 feet, 6 inches tall,...
Vote: Who is the best high school catcher in baseball in Battle Creek area?
BATTLE CREEK - The B.O.B. is back!. B.O.B. stands for the Best Of Battle Creek. Each week throughout the spring, we are going to ask, "Who is the Best Of Battle Creek?" as we look at each position in baseball and softball among the city and area high school teams.
Michigan man found guilty of homicide, firearm charge in death of ex-girlfriend
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in 2019 was found guilty of homicide Wednesday, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, or KDPS. Anthony Ozomaro, 37, was previously charged with murder in the death of Nikkole Riojas. Five years prior on March 8,...
24-hour homeless shelter to close in Southwest Michigan
BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A low-barrier, 24-hour homeless shelter in Battle Creek is closing after 3 1/2 years in operation. The Battle Creek Shelter (BCS), 209 E. Michigan Ave., will close May 31, according to shelter leaders. The shelter first opened in November 2020. If you purchase a product or...
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