Amid warnings they could lose federal funding or face prosecution for failing to comply with Trump immigration orders, some Michigan officials are disputing ‘sanctuary’ designations.

A Kalamazoo man will go to prison on a federal possession charge involving fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says it is investigating a suspicious death. A News 8 crew saw a large police presence Thursday afternoon at a house near the intersection of E. Michigan Avenue and Main Street.

“In cold temperatures like this, when the firefighters stop and they have sweat underneath, once they lose the protection of that vapor barrier --they never get it back,” Fire Lieutenant Jason Hendrick with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said.

Proposed designs for a two-way Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo include a raised bike lane along part of the throughfare, fewer lanes for cars and angled parking. The changes will reduce crashes and save lives,

The boys basketball season marches on, as teams in Southwest Michigan are reaching new heights in hopes of a conference and postseason titles. And lately, there’s some new teams entering that fold. Parchment,

Western Michigan University will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to ongoing sub-zero winter temperatures. WMU was also closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to cold temperatures. An arctic air outbreak is bringing the coldest temperatures in six years to Michigan,

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Western Michigan hockey is approaching unprecedented territory.

The 56-year-old Kalamazoo County man, who has chosen to stay anonymous, bought the winning ticket for $1 at a Portage gas station in December, lottery officials said in a Jan. 16 news release. He selected the numbers 03-07-10-27-29 on a Fantasy 5 ticket.

Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Outdoor Expo will be held Jan. 17-19 at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.

“In cold temperatures like this, when the firefighters stop, and they have sweat underneath. Once they lose the protection of that vapor barrier, they never get it back,” a Fire Lieutenant with The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said.

Central Michigan Chippewas (7-11, 3-4 MAC) at Western Michigan Broncos (8-9, 5-2 MAC) Kalamazoo, Michigan; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hannah Spitzley and Western Michigan host Desrae Kyles and Central Michigan in MAC play.