Kalamazoo

Man faces homicide charge after running over woman in lot

August 9, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A southwestern Michigan man was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide after intentionally running over a 65-year-old woman in a Walmart parking lot Tuesday, authorities said.

Man charged in Planned Parenthood clinic fire in Michigan

August 4, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A man who made a video describing abortion as genocide was arrested for a fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in southwestern Michigan, authorities said Thursday.

Joshua Brereton, 25, of Paw Paw was charged in federal court with committing arson at an organization that receives government money.

Storms knock out power to more than 100,000 across Michigan

August 3, 2022 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Severe thunderstorms left more than 100,000 customers across Michigan without power, utilities reported Wednesday.

Consumers Energy's power outage map showed more than 79,000 customers were affected as of 7:40 p.m.

Stryker: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

July 26, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) _ Stryker Corp. (SYK) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $656 million.

On a per-share basis, the Kalamazoo, Michigan-based company said it had net income of $1.72.

1 person shot, 1 in custody in Kalamazoo McDonald’s shooting

May 27, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — One person was shot and one person was in custody following a shooting Thursday night at a McDonald's in Kalamazoo, police said.

Initial reports of an active shooter were incorrect, said Lt.

Stryker: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

April 28, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) _ Stryker Corp. (SYK) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $323 million.

On a per-share basis, the Kalamazoo, Michigan-based company said it had net income of 84 cents.

DNR: Removing feeders not urgent but could reduce bird flu

April 20, 2022 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan wildlife expert says removing outdoor feeders could help reduce the spread of a bird flu.

Avian influenza has been confirmed in at least five counties: Kalamazoo, Livingston, Macomb, Menominee and Washtenaw, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

MDHHS reports 1st flu-related child death this season

April 16, 2022 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-related child death in Michigan for the 2021-2022 flu season, the agency announced.

The reported death involves a child from Kalamazoo County who contracted flu strain known as A/H3, the agency said Friday.

Detroit’s Chansey Willis Jr. wins Michigan AP D1 hoops POY

By The Associated PressApril 7, 2022 GMT

The 2021 Michigan Associated Press Division 1 boys basketball All-State team as selected by a panel of 12 Michigan sportswriters.

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Player of the Year: Chansey Willis Jr., Detroit King

Dwayne Stephens leaves Michigan St to lead Western Michigan

April 5, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan has hired longtime Michigan State assistant Dwayne Stephens to lead its basketball program.

The school made the announcement Monday, adding the move was pending its board's approval.

Kalamazoo officer kills man who shot at officers, police say

March 20, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A Kalamazoo police officer fatally shot a man Sunday when that man fired a handgun toward officers, authorities said.

The shooting happened about 10:30 a.m. after officers were called to a neighborhood south of the city’s downtown area about what the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety called “suspected criminal activity.”

Boater who killed swimmer on Gull Lake is sent to prison

March 15, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A man who was drunk when his boat struck and killed an 18-year-old swimmer in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to at least 15 months in prison.

“The decision I made to drive that boat while intoxicated … was the single worse choice I’ve ever made in my life,” Tyler Boyd of Richland said in a Kalamazoo County court Monday.

Friday’s Scores

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Jacobs jumper lifts Ball State past Western Michigan, 64-63

March 5, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Demarius Jacobs jumper with more than two minutes left proved to be the game-winning shot as Ball State edged Western Michigan, 64-63 on Friday night.

Michigan sues dam owner over sediment in Kalamazoo River

By DAVID EGGERTMarch 2, 2022 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state of Michigan sued the owner and operator of a hydroelectric dam, alleging that its mismanaged drawdown of a lake to do repairs created sediment that has choked a 30-mile stretch of the Kalamazoo River, impeded recreational use and threatened public safety.

Tuesday’s Scores

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Federal agency: Bird flu detected in backyard Michigan flock

February 25, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Michigan in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds in Kalamazoo County, federal authorities said Thursday.

Thursday’s Scores

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Millner lifts Toledo past Western Michigan 92-50

February 23, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Setric Millner Jr. had a career-high 28 points and Ryan Rollins added 20 points as Toledo romped past Western Michigan 92-50 on Tuesday night.

Millner Jr. made 11 of 14 shots, including 5 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Norman Jr. lifts W. Michigan over Akron 61-57 in OT

February 16, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Lamar Norman Jr. had 19 points and seven rebounds as Western Michigan beat Akron 61-57 in overtime on Tuesday night.

Mileek McMillan had 14 points and nine rebounds for Western Michigan (6-20, 2-13 Mid-American Conference).

Friday’s Scores

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Michigan man convicted in killings of 4 women dies at 78

February 5, 2022 GMT

COLDWATER, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man who was serving life sentences for the 1972 killings of four women in the Kalamazoo area has died after being found unresponsive in prison, a correction official said.

Wednesday’s Scores

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Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy 43, Bear Lake 29

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Monday’s Scores

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Brown, Lairy lift Miami over Western Michigan

January 16, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Dalonte Brown and Mekhi Lairy scored 15 points each to lead Miami (Ohio) to a 70-62 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday.

Isaiah Coleman-Lands added 11 points for the Redhawks (8-7, 2-2 MAC).

Friday’s Scores

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Family of boy who died after restraint at center settle suit

January 3, 2022 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — The family of a 16-year-old boy who was restrained at a shuttered western Michigan youth center and died two days later of cardiac arrest has settled a second wrongful death lawsuit in the case.

Tuesday’s Scores

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Ada Forest Hills Eastern 69, Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 63

Ex-agent in Whitmer kidnap probe takes deal in assault case

December 21, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A lead investigator in the alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pleaded no contest Monday to assaulting his wife, though he said he has no memory of it.

Thursday’s Scores

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Police fatally shoot man who wounded 3 passengers on bus

November 27, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A 54-year-old man who shot three people on a city bus in southwestern Michigan has died after being wounded while exchanging gunfire with police.

Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief Vernon Coakley said Anthony Oliver died Saturday at a hospital following the 9:15 a.m.

Buck takes shelter inside church on hunting season’s 1st day

November 16, 2021 GMT

STURGIS, Mich. (AP) — A 10-point buck sought sanctuary inside a southern Michigan church on opening day of the state's firearm deer hunting season.

Pastors at Grace Sturgis encountered the buck inside the church's auditorium on Monday before it leapt through a window and back into the wild.

WMU gives up lawsuit fight over vaccines for athletes

November 16, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan University agreed to stop opposing a legal challenge by athletes who declined to get a COVID-19 vaccine, attorneys said Tuesday.

Norman Jr. scores 23 to lead W. Michigan over Hope 76-58

November 11, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Lamar Norman Jr. had a career-high 23 points as Western Michigan topped Hope 76-58 on Wednesday night in a season opener.

Markeese Hastings had 10 rebounds for Western Michigan.

Kalamazoo man dies after exchanging gunfire with officers

November 10, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A Kalamazoo man fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with police following a standoff has been identified as the suspect in a recent shooting that critically injured a woman.

Western Michigan rallies last, tops Akron 45-40

November 10, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Sean Tyler scored three touchdowns — one receiving, one rushing and the final one on a 96-yard kickoff return — and Kaleb Elleby threw two touchdown passes, including a 45-yarder to Corey Crooms with a minute left to play, to help Western Illinois escape with a 45-40 victory over Akron on Tuesday night.

Teacher on hunger strike to put light on climate change

October 28, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A teacher in southwestern Michigan said he's on a one-week hunger strike outside his school to draw attention to climate change.

Josh Gottlieb said he took a week off without pay to sit outside Kalamazoo Central High School this week.

Eleby sparks Western Michigan in rout of Kent State, 64-31

October 16, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Kaleb Eleby threw three touchdown passes, ran for a fourth and Western Michigan routed Kent State 64-31 Saturday.

The Broncos came in with the top rushing defense in the Mid-American Conference and held the Golden Flashes to just 124 yards on the ground while Sean Tyler piled up 169 yards, including a 64-yard dash for a touchdown, on 17 carries for Western Michigan.

2 Kalamazoo 13-year-old boys shot by masked man

October 12, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Two 13-year-old boys were hospitalized Tuesday in western Michigan after being shot by a man wearing a ski mask, police said.

A group of teens were walking down a Kalamazoo street about 4 p.m.

Ball State pulls away late, beats Western Michigan 45-20

October 10, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Drew Plitt passed for 310 yards and four touchdowns — including a 75-yarder to Jalen McGaughy on the first play from scrimmage — and Ball State pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Western Michigan 45-20 in Mid-American Conference action on Saturday.

7 arrested, 4 officers hurt in homeless camp skirmish

October 8, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Seven protesters were arrested and four police officers were injured Friday during a skirmish at a Kalamazoo homeless camp on Friday.

Two days after police cleared people out of the camp and after signs were posted warning that trespassing enforcement would begin at noon at noon Friday, activists were present when officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety arrived and told everybody to leave.

WMU loses appeal over athletes and virus vaccine requirement

October 7, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of athletes at Western Michigan University who sued to be allowed to play sports without getting a COVID-19 vaccination.

SW Michigan deputy fatally shoots armed man at gas station

October 4, 2021 GMT

GALESBURG, Mich. (AP) — A sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man armed with a knife early Monday in southwestern Michigan after being called to a gas station for an unknown emergency, authorities said.

Friday’s Scores

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Ada Forest Hills Eastern 41, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 19

Nurse gets probation for role in teen’s death at youth home

September 28, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A former nurse charged in the death of a teenager who was restrained at a Michigan youth home has been placed on probation for 18 months.

Western Michigan defense shuts down San Jose State 23-3

September 25, 2021 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Kaleb Eleby threw for two touchdowns and the Western Michigan defense dominated in a 23-3 win over San Jose State on Saturday.

Eleby found Jaylen Hall for 22 yards and Corey Crooms for 37 as the Broncos (3-1) led 20-3 at halftime after the Spartans (2-2) opened the scoring with a field goal.

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