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The Daily Reporter

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Coldwater man sentenced to prison after teen girl gets pregnant

COLDWATER, MI — Acting Circuit Judge Kirk Kashian on Monday, Nov. 9, sentenced Israel Washington to 15 months to 15 years in prison after a 15-year-old girl became pregnant. The 21-year-old Coldwater man pleaded no contest to third-degree criminal sexual conduct and requested sentencing under the Holmes Youthful Training Act, which would have kept him off the sex offender registry and kept a conviction off his record. Public Defender John Vincent emphasized that Washington was a teenager at the time of the relationship.He noted that Washington is now employed and supporting his two children, including his newborn, who is currently hospitalized. Vincent warned of the lasting consequences of sex-offender registration. Washington told the court he regrets his past decisions and asked for the opportunity to show his positive changes. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Nora Geiger stated this was not a Romeo and Juliet situation, emphasizing that the girl was 12 when the relationship began. Child Protective Services became involved with the pregnant teen in 2024. According to the probable cause affidavit, the girl identified Washington as the father in a text message police found. DNA tests confirmed that Washington is the father. After taking over representation last week, Vincent continued to

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FBI raids in West Michigan may have included a Gull Road massage parlor

State and federal law enforcement raided a handful of massage parlors around West Michigan Tuesday, according to a report from WZZM-TV. A Kalamazoo County business may have been one of them. Jennifer Walker is the co-owner of Hand Me Down Rose, a consignment shop two doors down from Mei Li...

Kalamazoo County, MI · 1d
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Package thieves caught in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A trio of suspected porch pirates have been arrested in Kalamazoo. Last Friday around 3:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a report of package thefts in the 200 block of West Cork Street. They say an alert citizen witnessed a man take packages from a porch and enter a vehicle. That person contacted KDPS and provided a vehicle description and direction of travel.

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d
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Man charged in deadly Kalamazoo hit-and-run faces life in prison, case going to trial

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo County judge says a man involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Kalamazoo will be heading to trial. Darqareion Mills, 29, is charged with second-degree murder and failing to stop when at fault resulting in death after Mark McBride, 51, of Kalamazoo, died near the intersection of South Westnedge Avenue and Axtell Street on March 25.

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d
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Trailer fire shuts down I-69 south of Coldwater

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The south bound lanes of I-69 south of Coldwater were shut down for several hours Wednesday afternoon into the evening after a semi trailer caught fire near mile marker 4. The semi driver was able to unhook the tractor from the trailer before it became...

Coldwater, MI · 14h

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Post is hiring in Battle Creek and offers paid apprenticeships

Post Consumer Brands says it typically hires about five entry-level production operators every six to eight weeks at its Battle Creek cereal plant.

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

The Daily Reporter

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Coldwater seeks local solution to long-running odor complaints

COLDWATER, MI — After decades of complaints about industrial odors, the city council introduced a local regulation ordinance Monday night, Nov. 9. At its Sept. 28 meeting, the council asked the city attorney to draft a local law after complaints about odors from a rendering plant. Councilman Jim Knaack identified the Darling Ingredients rendering plant as the source of smell complaints during a joint city council and planning commission meeting on July 6 in a discussion of proposed ordinance changes. Attorney Amanda O’Boyle drafted the ordinance to give Coldwater a local system for investigating and enforcing nuisance odor complaints, instead of relying on Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy inspectors. Knaack said that by the time inspectors arrived, sometimes after days, from Kalamazoo or other offices, the odors had dissipated or changed. While not mentioning Darling Ingredients by name, council discussions in September and Monday night referred to odors from the rendering plant. Knaack said the plant manager said the odor “should not be an issue” and could be controlled, but the odor persisted. Odor complaints are infrequent and unpredictable. The council voted to introduce the ordinance after removing residential properties from enforcement. More discussion is expected at

Coldwater, MI · 1d

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Man arrested on drugs, weapons offenses

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Crime Reduction Team investigators arrested a 30-year-old man on drug and weapon charges. Keylonte Gaines was found with a loaded gun and drugs in his vehicle and his home when officers executed a search warrant last week on Lake Crest Circle in Kalamazoo County.

Kalamazoo County, MI · 1d

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KDPS seeks public’s help in finding missing 21-year-old man

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man. 21-year-old Lorenzo Darnell Herbert III was last seen Nov. 9 at around 1 a.m. leaving the East Main and Hazard area. Local: Residents invited to meet Battle Creek...

Kalamazoo, MI · 5h

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This Dreamy Michigan Town Has More Historic Buildings Than Any Other Place In The State

Somewhere between Battle Creek and Jackson, tucked along I-94 like a secret that Michigan forgot to keep secret, sits a town that will make you genuinely reconsider your entire travel priority list. Marshall, Michigan has more historic buildings per square foot than your brain is prepared to process on a...

Marshall, MI · 17h

WKBN

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Local standout quarterback perfect in Western Michigan win

Lowry was a perfect 15-for-15 for 149 passing yards and a touchdown during the win.

Akron, OH · 1d

Lansing State Journal

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Eaton County assistant prosecutor appointed judge in Calhoun County

CHARLOTTE — A high-ranking member of the Eaton County Prosecutor's Office has been named to a vacancy on the Calhoun County District Court bench. Adam Strong, of Marshall, has been with the prosecutor's office since 2012 and is Prosecutor Doug Lloyd's deputy chief assistant. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to a partial judicial term that expires Jan. 1, 2029. “Adam is a skilled legal professional and a dedicated member of his community," Whitmer said in a news release. "I am confident that he will use his years of experience to serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.” The vacancy on the 10th District Court bench was created when Judge Jason Bomia was appointed to fill the remaining term of retiring Calhoun County Circuit Judge Brian Kirkham. Strong previously worked as an adjunct professor of criminal law and criminal procedure at Ferris State University, according to Whitmer's release. He has been involved with the Eaton County Circuit Court veteran’s treatment court, felony sobriety court and adult circuit drug court. He is a past president of the Eaton County Bar Association and previously worked with the Michigan State Police Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Team. Strong earned

Calhoun County, MI · 2d

We Are Battle Creek

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West Michigan Loses Its First Bojangles Restaurant

Bojangles is already gone from Michigan. Now, hundreds of Wendy's restaurants are caught up in the same company's bankruptcy battle.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Battle Creek rules 'positivity chalkboard' allowed to stay up

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After months of discussion, Battle Creek will allow a resident to display her chalkboard positivity sign along Capital Avenue. The zoning board of appeals approved a variance in a 4-2 vote Tuesday night. Jonna Siano first put up the sign during the pandemic, showing messages...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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FBI conducts searches at locations in West Michigan & Genesee County

The FBI is searching several areas in West Michigan and Genesee County as part of an active investigation, the bureau confirmed.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Coldwater City Council approves nuisance odor ordinance

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater City Council Monday night officially adopted Ordinance No. 891 to crack down on nuisance odors, establishing clear local guidelines and a specialized air-dilution measurement system to hold offending businesses and properties accountable. Frustrated by persistent delays from the State of Michigan’s Air Quality...

Coldwater, MI · 2d

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Firekeepers Casino Hotel honors Veterans Day

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – This week is about recognizing courage, sacrifice and bravery. Tomorrow is Veterans Day and it’s an opportunity to thank veterans for their service in times of war and peace. Many West Michigan businesses and organizations will be doing just that, including Firekeepers Casino Hotel. We had the chance to stop by and see how.

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

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64th annual Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is stepping off soon. Here's what you need to know:

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo is gearing up to ring in the holiday season - and you're invited to join in the festivities!. The 64th annual Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is scheduled to step off on Nov. 21, spreading holiday cheer to nearly 30,000 spectators. This includes a...

Kalamazoo, MI · 9h

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Water disconnections for nonpayment in Battle Creek to resume in March

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek is about to resume water disconnections for residents who haven't paid their bills. The city stopped shutting off water to residents for nonpayment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has continued that policy ever since. At a meeting Tuesday, city commissioners discussed plans to...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

WLNS

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Battle Creek Police Department rolls out Flock transparency dashboard

Amid controversy surrounding automated license plate readers, Battle Creek Police leaders are aiming to create transparency in how officers use the system with a new dashboard.

Battle Creek, MI · 22h