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Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday

Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday

Extreme Heat Warning continues through 8 p.m. Thursday for feels like temperatures around 105 degrees. Extra A/C and water are musts!

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Trump in North Dakota

Trump in North Dakota

President Donald Trump visits North Dakota to ride the Freedom 250 Train and go to Theodore Roosevelt’s Presidential Museum.

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Van Buren County opens cooling centers for residents to escape extreme heat

Various cooling centers are being opened for Van Buren County residents to escape the dangerous heat.

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Former Ionia Twp. treasurer indicted, accused of stealing $747K for personal expenses

A former treasurer has been federally indicted for reportedly stealing thousands of dollars from Ionia Township.

Kalamazoo residents submit signatures to put Healthcare Action Plan on November ballot

Kalamazoo residents submitted enough signatures to the Kalamazoo City Clerk Wednesday morning to put an initiative on the November ballot for a local healthcare

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Man charged in fatal stabbing of co-worker at Coldwater meat processing plant

A man accused of fatally stabbing his co-worker at a Coldwater meat processing plant has pleaded not guilty.

Four-vehicle serious crash shuts down westbound M-6 at US-131, now open

A serious crash involving four vehicles caused traffic delays on westbound M-6 east of Byron Center Avenue on Wednesday.

Public health advisory issued for Fort Custer's Eagle Lake due to E. coli levels

A Public Health Advisory was issued for the bathing beach on Eagle Lake at Fort Custer Recreation Area on Wednesday.

Semi truck driver died after crashing into a car on US-131 in Kent County

A semi truck driver is dead after he hit another vehicle on Wednesday morning.

Dowagiac community forum on data center noise lawsuit amid facility expansion

The informational session comes about a month after the suit was filed and just four days after the Hyperscale Data, Inc. announced a major expansion.

PHOTOS: Endangered butterflies released at Fort Custer as part of conservation effort

More than 100 endangered "Mitchell's Satyr" butterflies have been released within the Fort Custer Training Center in Augusta.

Teens arrested after fleeing stolen car, hiding under pontoon boat in Ottawa County

Two teens were arrested after fleeing a stolen car and hiding from deputies in Ottawa County, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office.

Staying safe in the heat: Doctor shares warning signs of heat illness

Heat cramps are often the earliest warning sign and can include painful muscle cramps caused by dehydration.

Kalamazoo roadside tree project may be scaled back amid safety debate, limits and pushback

Opposition to the Kalamazoo County Road Commission’s roadside tree removal project continued to grow Tuesday as residents packed another public meeting.

Southwest Michigan First names Jennifer Owens as organization's next CEO

Southwest Michigan First has named Jennifer Owens as its next chief executive officer.

Lake Michigan parasailor entangled in ropes rescued by South Haven authorities

Emergency crews in South Haven rescued a parasailor who was unable to make it back to land after becoming entangled in the canopy's ropes Tuesday afternoon.

Air Quality Alert issued for several West Michigan counties due to ozone levels

An Air Quality Alert was issued for several West Michigan counties Tuesday.

Woman turns herself in, released on PR bond in Kalamazoo fatal hit-and-run

A woman has been charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Kalamazoo.

Brutal heat and humidity continue through Thursday

Feels like temperatures are currently surging in the triple digits.

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Woman turns herself in, released on PR bond in Kalamazoo fatal hit-and-run

A woman has been charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Kalamazoo.

Semi truck driver died after crashing into a car on US-131 in Kent County

A semi truck driver is dead after he hit another vehicle on Wednesday morning.

Man stabbed by co-worker, dies at Coldwater meat processing plant, police say

An argument between two co-workers ended in a fatal stabbing at a Coldwater meat processing plant.

Dowagiac community forum on data center noise lawsuit amid facility expansion

The informational session comes about a month after the suit was filed and just four days after the Hyperscale Data, Inc. announced a major expansion.

Kalamazoo roadside tree project may be scaled back amid safety debate, limits and pushback

Opposition to the Kalamazoo County Road Commission’s roadside tree removal project continued to grow Tuesday as residents packed another public meeting.

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Kalamazoo residents submit signatures to put Healthcare Action Plan on November ballot

Man charged in fatal stabbing of co-worker at Coldwater meat processing plant

Dowagiac community forum on data center noise lawsuit amid facility expansion

PHOTOS: Endangered butterflies released at Fort Custer as part of conservation effort

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Man stabbed by co-worker, dies at Coldwater meat processing plant, police say

An argument between two co-workers ended in a fatal stabbing at a Coldwater meat processing plant.

Wildwood residents still occupy condemned second-floor units as stairway removal begins

Some residents are still living at the condemned Wildwood Off Main apartment complex in Kalamazoo Township. Crews have started removing stairs.

Two women seriously hurt in Ottawa County head-on crash, other driver crossed center line

Two people were seriously hurt after the pickup truck they were in was hit head-on by an SUV Monday afternoon in Blendon Township.

Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after bond granted in Tampa kidnapping, robbery case

Terrion Arnold is being released from police custody - and the Detroit Lions.

Three injured in head-on crash in Walker, police say

Two drivers and a passenger were hurt in a head-on collision in Walker on Monday, according to the Walker Police Department.

Rx Kids expansion targets some 780 births a year with cash prescriptions in Calhoun County

Families in four Calhoun County communities can now receive direct financial support during pregnancy and the few months after a baby is born.

PHOTOS: Lifeguard watch towers installed in South Haven ahead of Fourth of July

Lifeguards in South Haven have a new vantage point to watch over beachgoers.

No one hurt after accidental grease fire at Teal Run Apartments, estimated $70K damages

No one is hurt after a grease fire at Teal Run Apartments on Sunday afternoon.

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Staying safe in the heat: Doctor shares warning signs of heat illness

Kalamazoo roadside tree project may be scaled back amid safety debate, limits and pushback

Lake Michigan parasailor entangled in ropes rescued by South Haven authorities

Brutal heat and humidity continue through Thursday