Citizen journalist Kevin Live of Battle Creek has been capturing big stories with his cellphone
Tipsters and viewers let Battle Creek's Kevin Live know where he should point his camera next.
Partner Partner Content Henry Ford Health System Food Navigators build better nutrition in Wayne and Macomb counties
Like their counterparts across the state, Henry Ford Health System Farmers Market Food Navigators help shoppers get the most out of their food dollars when purchasing fresh, healthy foods for their families at their local farmers markets.
Partner Partner Content Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities
The Calhoun Intermediate School District's Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) programming has inspired healthy changes in the classroom, students' homes, and schoolyards.
Battle Creek moms turn pain into purpose with support group for those who lose children to violence
S.I.S.T.E.R.S. (Sharing In the Support of Those Enforcing Victims’ Rights Shamelessly) Turning Pain Into Purpose – is made up of mothers whose sons and daughters were the victims of violent crimes in Battle Creek that have yet to be solved. They are there for one another.
Calhoun Centenarian: A World War II riveter, avid traveler, and prolific and proficient seamstress
Meet Bethel Adamov, 101. She was married 68 years to Loius, who complimented her every day. They had two daughters. She now has four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Find out her advice for living well.
Lack of affordable housing means more are living in the woods and encampments. What can be done?
Affordable housing is being built, but the progress is slow. Two agency executive directors talk about possibilities for getting work done as Second Wave explores common concerns and solutions to those issues in rural and urban Kalamazoo county.
Dozens of micro-businesses receive major support in Kalamazoo grant program
A boxing academy, a guitar shop, a visual artist, a lawn care/landscaping service, a coffee shop, a chiropractor, and a carpentry shop were among the 90 small businesses in 16 Kalamazoo neighborhoods to receive shares of $450,000 made available in the second annual Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grant program.
… And if you cannot afford an attorney, Kalamazoo Defender has a plan
The 2-year-old nonprofit organization of attorneys in Kalamazoo takes a holistic approach to criminal defense to help defendants in the criminal justice system. It hopes the work is the start of a process to get people who are accused of crimes get on a track out of the system.
Battle Creek restaurants adopt Ghost Kitchen concept as pandemic inspires new ways of doing business
A restaurant concept that started before the pandemic has taken off as restaurateurs look for new ways to provide safe and convenient service to customers. Here are two Battle Creek chefs that are finding success with ghost kitchens.
Hispanic families are one of the priorities for BCPS as students go back to school
“We will try many different strategies because we want to make sure each individual gets what they need,” Superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools Kim Carter says.
