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Why's That: What's the point of the spire in front of Floyd Hall?

This story originally aired in October 2025. The structure stands tall on Western Michigan University’s Engineering Campus, a 120-foot stainless steel spire visible from the nearby US-131 highway. Question-asker Nancy Kalinowski of Kalamazoo was familiar with it, like many engineering students who walk past it every day. But Kalinowski...

Kalamazoo, MI · 6h
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Softball welcomes six players to the Class of 2027 on National Signing Day

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Head Coach Marlee Wilson has announced the signing of six players to the Western Michigan softball program on Wednesday for National Signing Day. This group brings high-level playing experience and elite athleticism across all positions," says Head Coach Marlee Wilson. "They have the ability to make an immediate impact and continue building Bronco Softball. We are excited to welcome the 2027 class and cannot wait to have them on campus!"

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d
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Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center opens Suzanne U.D. Parish Therapy Arena for riding therapy

A therapeutic horse riding center celebrated an expansion that took years in the making. Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center held the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Suzanne U.D. Parish Therapy Arena on Thursday. Local: Galesburg approves water tower cameras after golf ball dents spark investigation. The new arena...

Galesburg, MI · 23h
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Kalamazoo's Galilee Baptist Church awarded $123k state grant for after-school program

A Kalamazoo church has landed a six-figure state grant to expand after-school and youth programming. Galilee Baptist Church of Kalamazoo has been awarded $123,800 through the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement (MiLEAP), and Potential’s Out-of-School Time Learning Grants Program. Local: Unloaded shotgun, ammunition found inside Mattawan student's car,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d
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‘Now is the right time’

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). You could say history has always played a part in Lynn and Jed Robertson’s relationship. On the afternoon of the interview for this story, they were celebrating the 18th anniversary of the day they met at an underground film festival in Chicago: Nov. 4, 2008, the day Barack Obama was elected President.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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U.S. DHHS cancels Medicare agreement with Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is canceling an agreement that allows Medicare services to be used at Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital. The Medicare Program will no longer pay for patient services after November 16, according to a letter from the Centers for Medicare...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Behnke wins reelection as B.C. mayor; Haadsma defeats Frisbie in State House District 44 rematch; incumbent Lightner wins in House District 45; State Senators Lindsey, Albert reelected

Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke won reelection Nov. 3, capturing 45.44% of the vote (7,284 votes), defeating challengers Lynn Ward Gray (40.92% and 6,560 votes) and Tino Smith (12.94% and 2,074 votes). “I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the people of Battle Creek have placed in me...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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God’s Kitchen offering free Thanksgiving dinners at two Battle Creek sites next week

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — God’s Kitchen of Michigan is once again offering free community Thanksgiving dinners in Battle Creek with two meal sites. The first dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Amazing America: Holland keeps true...

Battle Creek, MI · 7h

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Battle Creek Christmas Parade is Nov 21; Bobby Holley named grand marshal

The Harper Creek Optimist Club has been hard at work planning the upcoming annual Battle Creek Christmas Parade. The parade will be held in downtown Battle Creek on Saturday, Nov. 21. The parade will kick off at the corner of Champion Street and Washington Avenue at 5:45 p.m., with arrival...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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Paper Transport Runs RNG Trucks for Graphic Packaging

Paper Transport operates eight RNG-powered trucks equipped with Cummins X15N engines on dedicated routes between Chicago and Kalamazoo for Graphic Packaging International. After a year of operation, the partnership is providing information on how alternative fuels can support daily freight transportation while maintaining reliability. U.S. retail diesel prices averaged $6.13...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

102.5/104.9 The Block - Southwest Michigan's #1 for R&B

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ENTER NOW: Show Us Kalamazoo's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo, MI · 10h

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Coach Robbie Hattan has brought the magic back to Colon football

COLON ― The combination of Colon football and Robbie Hattan seems to be special. When that combo, they're magical. When they are apart, not as much. Coach Hattan and his Colon Magi are making a deep run in the playoffs once again, just like they did several years ago when that first was the partnership. No. 3 Colon will play in the state semifinals in 8-player Division 1 as the Magi face No. 1-ranked Montabella at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Greenville High School. MORE: Colon tops Climax-Scotts to get back to the Final Four in 8-player division football The last time Colon made a similar run was 2021, with Hattan also as the head coach, as the Magi made the state finals. Colon was back in the second round the next year before Hattan took his coaching whistle to Pennfield in 2023. In the three years Hattan was at Pennfield, Colon failed to make the playoffs. He returned this fall ― and the magic was back. "Colon is home to me. Coming back was a no-brainer," Hattan said. "I was driving an hour to Pennfield every day from Colon. Having a young family. I was missing a lot

Colon, MI · 1d

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Disaster aid has become a political lottery – libraries, schools and places of worship are stepping into the breach

This Storyshare is republished in whole from The Conversation. Featured photo: Volunteers assess tornado damage in Union City, Mich., on March 7, 2026. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo. Four tornadoes tore across southwest Michigan in early March 2026, killing four people. They were the state’s deadliest natural hazards in decades.

Union City, MI · 1d

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 · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Harper Creek's Camille Robinson signs to play volleyball at East Tennessee State

BATTLE CREEK - Harper Creek volleyball coach Terra King knew she had a future college athlete in her gym when Camille Robinson was in fifth grade. On Wednesday, King watched Robinson sign her National Letter of Intent to make that official. Robinson committed to play Division I volleyball at East Tennessee State during a signing ceremony at Harper Creek High School on Wednesday, Nov. 11. MORE: No. 4 St. Philip advances in volleyball regionals; Lakeview falls short "I am so excited for her. This has been a dream of hers. Camille started being a ball girl in our gym in fifth grade. I hardly remember Harper Creek volleyball without her being here," King said. "She has been looking forward to this and wanting this. This has been on her dream list since then and we had no doubt this day would come." Robinson, a senior outside hitter, is a difference maker for the Beavers. She finished her senior high school volleyball season as a four-time all-city and all-league selection. She ended her season with 584 kills, 319 digs, 61 aces and 44 blocks while hitting .272. She started the season as a Miss Volleyball Award candidate, given to the top

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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

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Five Michigan Cities Vote In Health Boards as Officials Sort the Rules

The key question after the Nov. 3 votes is whether five Michigan cities can establish their health care committees in time to meet the recurring deadlines written into their charters. The election results set the task; they did not settle when the work must begin. Bridge Michigan reported the margins:...

East Lansing, MI · 1d

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Recreate Tiger Woods’ 2008 U.S. Open putt, 1.2 trillion others at new Kalamazoo golf center

The facility has a hydraulic putting green that bends and tilts to create 1.2 trillion different putting combinations.

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

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Mastodons struggle on both ends in 81-59 loss to Western Michigan

The Mastodons only hit four three-pointers in Thursday's home loss to Western Michigan.

Fort Wayne, IN · 17h