Meteorologists are urging residents to take caution during extreme heat this week — and avoid cooling off in Lake Michigan due to dangerous waters.

With new solar panels, a commercial kitchen, and an upgraded community room, the building will provide shelter during severe weather and amenities for the neighborhood.

Western Michigan University's trustees extended President Russ Kavalhuna's contract by eight years on Thursday. They also approved a tuition hike, and a budget with a $4.7 million projected gap to close.

Kalamazoo city officials say they're looking into potential safety issues at the senior living co-op after photos taken by WMUK showed hanging wires in resident hallways.

A joint program between Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College that taught students brewing is coming to an end.

Kalamazoo community leaders, organizers, and lawmakers came together Wednesday morning to announce the Medicaid Access Coalition, which aims to help local enrollees keep their coverage in the face of new work reporting requirements.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced her office will continue to pursue federal emergency relief funds for recovery from March tornadoes.

After closing its doors seemingly for good last March, a formerly Kalamazoo-based plastic free, eco-friendly store is reopening in Indiana.

Kalamazoo County Administrator/Controller Kevin Catlin announced his resignation in a statement that confirmed he will take over as administrator for a county in Virginia.

A representative for the county’s Environmental Health Department spoke about receiving the household chargers at a regular meeting of the Health Advisory Council.