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FBI joins search for missing women
NILES, Mich. (WSBT) — Michigan State Police, Western Michigan University and the FBI executed a search warrant this week still looking for two missing –and believed murdered-- women. Family members of Janis Sanders say it’s been emotional and overwhelming as they’ve spent their entire lives searching for their...
Consumers Energy to give hundreds of free meals to residents hit by Portage tornado
PORTAGE, MI –– To recognize the Portage and Kalamazoo community’s patience and resilience through a time of terrible uncertainty after the May 7 tornado, Consumers Energy is hosting free lunch and dinner on Saturday, May 11. The meals will be held at the Kalamazoo First Assembly of...
Four Tornadoes Confirmed in Southwest Michigan
At least 4 tornadoes touched down in Southwest Michigan Tuesday afternoon/evening with additional touchdowns in northern Indiana and western Ohio. Called the “Portage Tornado”, this twister crossed US 131, but stayed south of I-94. It has been rated a high end EF2 (almost EF3) with maximum winds of 135 mph. The tornado was on the ground for 22 minutes and covered 11 miles, traveling at roughly 30 mph.
Healthcare provider with 16 hospitals in Michigan suffers cyber attack
ST. LOUIS — A healthcare provider with 140 hospitals around the country—including 16 in Michigan—says their operations have been disrupted due to a "cybersecurity incident." An Ascension spokesperson shared a statement detailing the cyber attack on their network on Thursday, May 9. The statement says the cyber...
Michigan’s second-oldest winery aims to become top concert destination
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — Two years ago, Warner Vineyards held 16 concerts at its outdoor amphitheater. Last summer, that number grew to 25. This year, the Paw Paw vineyard is putting on more than 40 shows. For the first time, the 1,500-person capacity venue, nestled alongside the East...
U-Haul offering 30 days of free storage to those with tornado damage
KALAMAZOO, MI –– Seven U-Haul locations across southern Michigan are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box storage in response to the storms and tornadoes that swept through on May 7. The damage from the severe weather stretched from Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties, among...
Drivers detoured after water main break in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Drivers traveling through Kalamazoo have been detoured after a water main broke Thursday morning, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, or KDPS. Tornado aftermath: 'How do you replace memories': Michigan tornado flips over, destroys Branch County home. Public safety officers said the main broke...
State team is helping with cleanup and damage assessment after tornadoes in Michigan
After tornadoes and other severe weather hit parts of Southwest Michigan on Tuesday, residents are now going through the long, complicated process of cleanup and recovery. Four Michigan counties — Branch, Cass, Kalamazoo, and Saint Joseph — are under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is part of the state’s response.
Martin’s 2-way softball star secures MLive Kalamazoo Athlete of the Week award
MARTIN, MI – After earning all-state honors for her talents this winter, there’s plenty of reason to believe Makala Goddard’s best sport is basketball. She’s proving otherwise this spring. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Water main break closes part of West Main Street, won’t reopen for 5 days
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A section of Kalamazoo’s West Main Street is closed following a water main break. The break occurred between Wealthy Street and Jennison Street. The area will be closed to through traffic until Tuesday, May 14, according to the city of Kalamazoo. Drivers going east on West...
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