David Horak
WOOD TV8
Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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50-year-old WMU agave plant will soon bloom, die
For five decades, Western Michigan University has had a special guest living on its campus. But the massive plant is about to bloom, bringing its time on campus to an end. → Read More
Kalamazoo Twp. eyes battalion chief for fire chief role
The Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees had a special meeting Wednesday concerning fire operations. → Read More
Kalamazoo looks at repurposing century-old Ransom Street bricks
Beginning this spring, crews will be rebuilding historic Ransom Street in Kalamazoo. A key component of the work has to deal with bricks that have been used for more than a century. → Read More
Kalamazoo Co. declares state of emergency amidst power outages
With tens of thousands of power outages in southwestern Michigan, it could take five days to get service back to everyone — though most should have power back by Sunday, Consumers Energy says. → Read More
Neglected animals were not focus of Homeland Security search
A total of 45 animals from cats and dogs to livestock were rescued from a property near Grand Junction Monday night, while several others were found dead. → Read More
‘I am numb’: Spartan community gathers for vigil 2 days after shooting
A large crowd of Spartans is gathering in East Lansing for a vigil to honor the victims of the Monday shooting at Michigan State University. → Read More
Report: Ford, Calhoun Co. discussing battery plant at ‘Marshall Megasite’
Ford Motor Company is reportedly closing in on a deal to build a factory in West Michigan. The Detroit News reported Thursday morning that talks between Ford and Calhoun County leaders are progressing to build a battery plant in the Marshall area. → Read More
Paper company asks SCOTUS to hear Kalamazoo River cleanup dispute
An argument over the cleanup on the Kalamazoo River Superfund site could end up before the highest court in the land. It directly deals with who should pay for the remediation. The U.S. Supreme Court could decide whether to grant an appeal from paper company Georgia-Pacific's attorneys regarding contribution or reimbursement for damages to the Superfund site. → Read More
Three Rivers native to make TV debut on ‘Chicago Fire’
The cast of the longtime NBC drama Chicago Fire will be joined by a West Michigan native who will make her television debut. → Read More
Fire services funding will be on Cooper Township ballot
The Cooper Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved asking voters to decide whether to establish a special assessment district for emergency services. → Read More
‘Thank you’: Theo & Stacy’s closing after 50 years
A diner will close the doors of its first and only remaining location in downtown Kalamazoo after 50 years of feeding families and serving smiles. → Read More
Drone’s thermal camera leads deputies to missing man
Calhoun County deputies turned to a drone with heat-seeking technology to find a man who didn’t come home from his afternoon walk Sunday. → Read More
Bipartisan bill could ease speed limit concerns in Michigan
Speed limit signs on Phoenix Street between Broadway Street and Blue Star Highway in South Haven could’ve seen different numbers. Instead, the city council decided to give the possibility a back seat by denying a resolution that would pursue a speed study. → Read More
2 bridges in Kalamazoo County closed for good
Two bridges in Kalamazoo County are permanently closed because of disrepair. → Read More
Ride-share among proposed changes for Metro bus service
Kalamazoo area public transit operator Metro has some unfinished business rolling into the new year, including a comprehensive operational analysis contracted to a consultant looking at how it can better serve passengers. → Read More
Firefighters respond to fire in Kalamazoo
Firefighters are responding to a fire in Kalamazoo. → Read More
BCPD: Man shot by officers on Christmas had fake gun
A man who was shot and injured by two Battle Creek police officers on Christmas after allegedly pulling a fake gun remained in serious condition Wednesday. → Read More
Kalamazoo eyes ‘unbalanced’ three-lane layout for Kalamazoo Avenue
A change may soon be coming to Kalamazoo Avenue, which serves as a westbound thoroughfare through the downtown of its namesake. In a few years, traffic won’t all flow in the same direction. → Read More
‘Thunderbird River Lounge’ to replace former Arcadia Ales Kzoo site
A sorely missed spot in Kalamazoo will soon have new life. → Read More
Questions remain over Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent’s resignation
The sudden resignation of Kalamazoo Public Schools’ superintendent has many wondering why she left. → Read More