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10 most expensive homes sold in Portage and Vicksburg, May 6-12
A house in Portage that sold for $599,953 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portage and Vicksburg in the past week. In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $270,788. The average price per square foot ended up at $194.
Luxury apartments under construction were damaged by Portage tornado
PORTAGE, MI -- A tornado ripped through Greenspire Apartments in Portage on May 7, damaging many of the apartments as well as a 180-unit luxury apartment complex still under construction next door. AVB Developers planned to complete the northern and center tower of Tall Timbers Luxury Apartments on July 8,...
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.
PHOTOS: Portage volunteers unite for tornado cleanup
PORTAGE, Mich. — More volunteers took to the streets of Portage Friday as tornado recovery efforts continue. About 20 people helped out during the morning hours, saying that they've made a lot of progress. However, there's still a lot more to do, and a lot more debris to pick...
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.
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...
Say goodbye to Western Michigan University dorms set to be demolished
KALAMAZOO, MI -- It’s time for students and alumni to say their last goodbyes to the Western Michigan University Valley 3 dorms. The university announced in January plans to build a new residence hall for first-year students at the current site of Harrison/Stinson and Eldridge/Fox halls. The halls are collectively known as Valley 3.
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...
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...
Families, kids take cover in Walgreens cooler during Portage tornado
PORTAGE, Mich. — A Walgreens Pharmacy Operations Manager's quick thinking protected four families, employees and customers while an EF-2 tornado ripped through Portage. Many people were scrambling for a place to go when the tornado was on top of Portage. Some turned to the place closest to them, Walgreens on Shaver Rd. and W. Centre Ave. 4.
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...
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...
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