Leona Larson
ReporterLeona has worked as a journalist for most of her life - in radio, print, television and as journalism instructor. She has a background in consumer news, special projects and investigative reporting. Along the way, Leona earned two Emmy awards for her work in regional television. Her favorite part of the job is learning about the people in our community and telling their stories. She prefers to use her middle name on air because it just sounds better.
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The city of Kalamazoo says it’s tried to block an unsafe discontinued section of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. -
Dr. Justine Bunka’s attorney also filed a defamation lawsuit this week against Bronson Methodist Hospital and four administrators. -
The county parks department is also poised to expand the KRVT eastward and reopen the Verburg Park pedestrian bridge, according to director David Rachowicz. -
The grant program to help repair, replace or remove crumbling dams will end this year unless the state Legislature extends it. -
The 2025 ALICE Report finds that poverty is not limited to urban areas. Across Michigan's south central region, some geographic pockets are harder hit. -
The sign sparked a commuter's curiosity. -
The owner of the iconic Kalamazoo bookstore and newsstand died in February. The community is invited to visit the store and share a memory during Art Hop. -
Russ Kavalhuna is a Western Michigan University graduate and former director of flight operations for the College of Aviation. -
Tuesday marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, an occasion for events across the globe and activities close to home. -
The Board of Trustees at Western Michigan University faced criticism at Thursday's board meeting, amid concern for international students at the school.
