Thousands of letter carriers across the country have been working on an expired contract since Saturday. In Kalamazoo, that development comes amid complaints about delivery delays, and strain on carriers.

Testing Wednesday suggested the presence of microcystin in the lake. The bacteria can produce toxins that are dangerous to people and potentially fatal to pets.

For several months, WMUK has been looking into a Kalamazoo Public Schools bus driver with multiple documented incidents related to their driving and conduct toward students. WMUK content director Gordon Evans sat down with reporter Anna Spidel to discuss the story.

A public hearing on the proposed Liberty Farms Solar Project is set to continue during a Wednesday meeting of the Richland Township planning commission. Town leaders say they're hoping the hearing reaches the finish line this time.

Private equity-backed company Black Bear Sports Group plans to reopen Wings West in Texas Township as the Biggby Ice Cube later this year.

Story Beat with Kathryn Armstrong

The Oaklands house at Western Michigan University is closed, with fences surrounding the historic building. But Western officials say the work has nothing to do with a plan to install an emergency access road.

The hearing will cover five unfair labor practice complaints filed against the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency by a union made up of instructors at the agency.

Health authorities have reported 184 cases of salmonella in 31 states, and 21 cases in Michigan.

Forecasts are predicting hot weather across Southwest Michigan early this week, with temperatures set to climb well above recent averages.