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Similar paths make it ‘unlikely’ potential second tornado in Portage will be confirmed
PORTAGE, MI -- Roughly an hour after Portage residents began assessing the damage from an EF2 tornado on May 7, phones and sirens rang out with a second tornado warning. It was suspected a second tornado was on the ground. But whether there was a second tornado in Portage is “unlikely” to be confirmed at this point, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Bruce Smith.
Defendant found guilty of killing man, 23, outside Kalamazoo hotel
KALAMAZOO, MI — Kheimyl Dauryi Oneal was found guilty Thursday, May 16 of second-degree murder and felony firearm in the death of 23-year-old Aaron Marquise Holmes. After hearing closing arguments Thursday morning, the jury returned the verdict late the same afternoon, finding that Oneal, now 26, had killed Holmes on May 8, 2021, outside of a Kalamazoo hotel. Kalamazoo County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Williams confirmed the verdict with MLive Thursday afternoon.
The Crew restaurant has new location, but same vibe
PORTAGE, MI -- When the Perkins restaurant in Kalamazoo closed in June 2011, it was a shock to staff. The employees went on to find other jobs, but many stayed in touch. They started to dream of working together again. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Judge threatens defendant with gag order before issuing 100-year sentence
KALAMAZOO, MI –– After five years of waiting for justice, Nikkole Riojas’ parents watched as the man who murdered their daughter was sentenced to between 100 and 150 years in prison. Anthony Ozomaro, 37, was sentenced Tuesday, May 14 on a charge of second-degree murder for killing...
Will Portage tornado be a ‘federal disaster’? Damage isn’t the only factor
KALAMAZOO, MI –– As Karen Krajewski picked through the rubble of her childhood home at Oak Brook Estates on Wednesday, May 15, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials photographed and took note of the devastation. It’s been just over a week since tornadoes struck Kalamazoo County and the...
Tornado brings couple together who were neighbors for a decade
The Federal Emergency Management Agency better known as FEMA is assessing damage after powerful tornadoes tore through west Michigan on May, 7. Crews are reviewing areas in Kalamazoo, Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties Wednesday and Thursday. Assessment: Federal, state and local officials to survey storm damage in affected counties...
5 before-and-after photos of Portage tornado destruction
PORTAGE, MI -- Roofs were ripped off, mobile homes were thrown and people were injured when tornadoes descended on Southwest Michigan last week, including a storm that cut through Kalamazoo County. The city of Portage has a new mapping tool that allows comparison of buildings before and after the damaging...
Meth found in Pac-Man machine leads to prison for 3 drug traffickers
PORTAGE, MI -- It’s game over for three Kalamazoo-based drug traffickers after their methamphetamine was discovered in a Pac-Man arcade game. Three men have been sentenced for their roles in the drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, meth and other drugs, some found inside an arcade game. If you purchase...
Three drug traffickers from Kalamazoo sentenced for distribution
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Three Kalamazoo drug traffickers have been sentenced for distributing fentanyl and other illegal substances. Terrance Moore, 36, was sentenced to 21 years and 8 months in prison for participating in a drug conspiracy. 30-year-old Darnell Moore, who is Terrance Moore's cousin, possessed and intended to...
St. Joseph County farmer remains hopeful after tornado
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY | Mich. — Drew Cupp was heading home during the evening of May 7, 2024, when tornado sirens sounded in Mendon. A fifth generation farmer, several of his family members live in the area. Initially he called his dad, who watched the tornado as it tore...
Letter from the Editor: Tornado coverage is part chaos, part compassion and all public service
On Tuesday, May 7, two tornadoes tore through Portage, destroying 60 buildings and damaging hundreds more. The largest of the two had wind speeds of 135 mph, lasted 22 minutes and ripped a trail of destruction over 11 miles. Miraculously, there were no deaths or serious injuries. I often talk...
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