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Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo Implements New Sexual Assault Policy
Western Michigan University (WMU) in Kalamazoo has implemented a new interim policy that's designed to make it easier for students and staff to report if they've been victims of sexual assault.
WMU expects the final version of the policy to be in place for the fall semester...
Southwest Michigan A Hot Spot For Bed Bugs
Several Michigan cities including Battle Creek are on a list of those experiencing the worst bed bug infestations in the country.
Detroit is ranked as the second-worst city in the country for bed bugs by Orkin. The pest control company ranks Chicago as the worst...
Battle Creek Newborn Dies, Mother Claims She Did Not Know She Was Pregnant
The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) is investigating the death of a newborn infant whose mother told police that she didn't know that she was pregnant.
Officers responded to the report of a unresponsive newborn at a residence on the 200 block of Oak Lawn Drive in Battle Creek shortly after 1 a...
Bank Robbery Suspect Caught
A man is behind bars following a bank robbery and a high speed chase yesterday.
The Old National Bank on Westnedge in Portage was held up yesterday but police say a dye pack in the stolen money exploded.
Witnesses were able to describe the getaway car and Deputies chased it on I-94 into Van Buren County where the tires were blown out with stop sticks...
Kalamazoo Commissioners Choose Cunningham For Open Seat
Kalamazoo City Commissioners chose a replacement yesterday for Stephanie Moore who was elected to the County Board in the last election.
Fifteen people applied to be considered for appointment to the post.
At a special meeting Monday commissioners chose Eric Cunningham to fill the vacancy; he’ll be sworn in next week...
Multiple Crashes Close I-94 In Galesburg Area
Photo credit: Mike BakerI-94 in both directions has been shut down between mile marker 88 and 92 due to multiple crashes involving cars and semis.
Officials at this time say there have been fatalities but the number of those injured has not been determined...
Bank In Oshtemo Robbed
A bank in Oshtemo was held up yesterday, but the robbers didn't get away with anything as a dye pack exploded and ruined the cash.
It happened at around 1:45 in the afternoon at the Old National Bank branch on Stadium Drive.
Investigators say a man armed with a silver colored handgun came in covered in winter clothing and demanded money; he was running to a getaway car driven by another man when t
Leadership Selected For Kalamazoo County Board
The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners last night made their selections for the boards leadership posts.
Commissioners picked John Taylor as Board Chairman for the next year and Jeff Heppler was selected as Vice Chairman.
The County Board also considered the selection of a search firm to look for a new County Administrator to replace Peter Battani who resigned in October...
Bank In Oshtemo Robbed Monday
A bank in Oshtemo was held up yesterday.
According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, the Chemical Bank on West Main Street was robbed at around 3 in the afternoon.
The robber is described as a white male, with a beard; he is about six feet tall, and weighs 220-250 pounds...
Two Arrested After Gunfire And Chase
Two men were arrested in Kalamazoo early Sunday following gunfire and a high speed chase.
Officers responded to a report of shots being fired at Ada and Burell Streets at around 3am. As police arrived, three suspects jumped into a car and sped away...