KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two men from Kalamazoo County have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in distributing fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid linked to multiple overdoses and fatalities in the area. The case highlights the ongoing battle against substance abuse and the dangers of illicit drug trade. James Smith, 42, received a 20-year … Read more
PARCHMENT, MI – A 21-year-old Kalamazoo resident, Xzavier D. Harris, succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Parchment. Authorities confirmed that Harris died after being rushed to a local hospital. The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. in the 700 block of Shoppers Lane during a large gathering. … Read more
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Two men have been charged in connection to a series of overdoses that occurred in Kalamazoo, resulting in multiple fatalities and hospitalizations. The charges stem from an incident in April 2023, where the men are accused of distributing fentanyl-laced cocaine, leading to tragic consequences between April 12 and April 13. James Smith, … Read more
KALAMAZOO, MI – A tragic incident in Kalamazoo County has led to a woman, Rachael Lee Story, facing serious felony charges after a fatal crash took the lives of an elderly brother and sister. Story, 29, has been bound over to Kalamazoo County Circuit Court on six counts, including two charges of second-degree homicide and … Read more
Kalamazoo, Michigan – A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night in Kalamazoo, resulting in the death of Mark Jackson, a 53-year-old man from New Baltimore. Jackson lost his life when a stray bullet pierced through the door of the apartment he was residing in, highlighting the dangers of gun violence in the community. The Kalamazoo … Read more
KALAMAZOO, MI — A new thriller with deep connections to Kalamazoo is now showing at downtown’s latest movie theater, KP Cinemas, until Friday, Jan. 12. The film, “He Went That Way,” has a limited theatrical release in just 25 theaters across the U.S. this week, with plans to be available on streaming services starting Friday. … Read more